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2018 Cannondale Trigger vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset

The XL is the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset size closest to your XL 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 Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset

Compared with the Cannondale Trigger in XL, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−14 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−25 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Cannondale Trigger (XL) and 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale Trigger is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset is the colored outline on top.J 1209

Cannondale Trigger, XLSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Trigger XLSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset XLDifference
Reach478464mm−14 mm
Stack618617mm−1 mm
Head tube angle6667°+1.0°
Seat tube angle74.574°−0.5°
Effective top tube655646mm−9 mm
Chainstay length420420mm±0 mm
Wheelbase12091184mm−25 mm
BB drop1218mm+6 mm
BB height345not listed
Standover796764mm−32 mm
Seat tube length520523mm+3 mm
Head tube length140not listed
Fork lengthnot listed542mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset minus the Cannondale Trigger. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Trigger, 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale TriggerSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset

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 Stumpjumper 27.5 FramesetS-Works Frameset
ForkFox FLOAT 34 Factorynot listed
Rear shockFox FLOAT FactoryÖhlins STX
ShifterSRAM X01 Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM XX1 Eaglenot listed
CranksetTruVativ Descendantnot listed
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30not listed
TireMaxxis Minion DHFnot listed
HubHollowGram 30not listed
RimCannondale HollowGram 30not listed
BrakeSRAM Guide RSCnot listed
HandlebarCannondale C1not listed
StemCannondale C1not listed
GripsCannondale Locking Gripsnot listed
Dropper postRace Face Turbine droppernot listed
SaddleFabric Scoopnot listed

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