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2018 Cannondale Trigger vs 2017 Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b

The L is the Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b size closest to your L Cannondale Trigger. 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 Enduro Pro Carbon 650b

Compared with the Cannondale Trigger in L, the Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+22 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2018 Cannondale Trigger (L) and 2017 Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale Trigger is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b is the colored outline on top.J 1179

Cannondale Trigger, LSpecialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Trigger LSpecialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b LDifference
Reach453450mm−3 mm
Stack606604mm−2 mm
Head tube angle6665.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle74.576°+1.5°
Effective top tube627604mm−23 mm
Chainstay length420425mm+5 mm
Wheelbase11791201mm+22 mm
BB drop1210.5mm−2 mm
BB height345not listed
Standover767782mm+15 mm
Seat tube length460467mm+7 mm
Head tube length127115mm−12 mm
Fork lengthnot listed559mm

Differences are the Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b minus the Cannondale Trigger. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Trigger, 2017 Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale TriggerSpecialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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.

PartCannondale Trigger1Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650bPro Carbon 650b
ForkFox FLOAT 34 FactoryRockShox Lyrik RC 27.5
Rear shockFox FLOAT FactoryÖhlins STX
ShifterSRAM X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
DerailleurSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
CranksetTruVativ DescendantSRAM X01 Eagle
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30SRAM XR
TireMaxxis Minion DHFSpecialized Slaughter, Specialized Butcher
HubHollowGram 30Roval Traverse
RimCannondale HollowGram 30Roval Traverse 650
BrakeSRAM Guide RSCSRAM Guide RS
HandlebarCannondale C1not listed
StemCannondale C1not listed
GripsCannondale Locking GripsSpecialized Sip Grip
Dropper postRace Face Turbine dropperSpecialized Command Post IRcc
SaddleFabric ScoopSpecialized Henge Expert
Cassettenot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Command Post IRcc

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