2021 Specialized Chisel vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Chisel numbers we have for size M are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel M | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD MD (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 420 | |
| Stack | 606mm | 612 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69.0 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1125mm | 1110 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 62 | |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 793mm | 793 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 101 | +6 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 606 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD minus the Specialized Chisel. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized ChiselCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 | Specialized ChiselChisel | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | Cannondale Ocho |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout Pro | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO |
| Hub | Shimano MT410-B | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized hookless | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale 1 Flat |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Chainring | not listed | Cannondale OPI SpideRing |
| Wheelset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram 25 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT86 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale 1 |
| Grips | not listed | ESI Chunky |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5 |
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