2021 Specialized Chisel Comp vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
The MD (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your M Specialized Chisel Comp. 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 Comp in M, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in MD (29") places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Comp, MCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, MD (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Comp M | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD MD (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 420 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 612 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69.0 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124mm | 1110 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 793 | +1 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 Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel Comp, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel CompCannondale 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 Chisel CompComp | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold | Cannondale Ocho |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Shimano MT511 | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 | not listed |
| 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 M6100 | 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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