2021 Specialized Chisel vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
The XL (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your XL Specialized Chisel. 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 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
Compared with the Specialized Chisel in XL, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in XL (29") places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 21 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −21 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel, XLCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel XL | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 481mm | 460 | −21 mm |
| Stack | 634mm | 635 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69.0 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1186mm | 1159 | −27 mm |
| BB drop | 63 | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 848mm | 863 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 530 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 126 | +1 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 653 |
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
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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