2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD vs 2021 Specialized Chisel
The S is the Specialized Chisel size closest to your MD (29") Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Chisel
Compared with the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in MD (29"), the Specialized Chisel in S places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, MD (29")Specialized Chisel, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD MD (29") | Specialized Chisel S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 406mm | −14 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 606mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.0 | 68° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74° | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 606 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 427 | 432mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1100mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 62 | not listed | |
| BB height | 308 | 309mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 793 | 763mm | −30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 400mm | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 101 | 95mm | −6 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD. Full charts: 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, 2021 Specialized Chisel.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODSpecialized Chisel
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 | Specialized ChiselChisel |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale F-Si | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | Cannondale Ocho | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9250 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | Shimano XT | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Cannondale HollowGram | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Chainring | Cannondale OPI SpideRing | not listed |
| Wheelset | Cannondale HollowGram 25 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT86 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 1 Flat | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Cannondale 1 | not listed |
| Grips | ESI Chunky | not listed |
| Headset | Cannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5 | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR | Specialized Power Sport |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT410-B |
| Rim | not listed | Specialized hookless |
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