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2021 Specialized Chisel Frameset vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD

The MD (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your M Specialized Chisel Frameset. 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 Frameset 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

2021 Specialized Chisel Frameset (M) and 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD (MD (29")), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Chisel Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD is the colored outline on top.J 1124

Specialized Chisel Frameset, MCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, MD (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Frameset MCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD MD (29")Difference
Reach430mm420−10 mm
Stack605mm612+7 mm
Head tube angle68°69.0+1.0°
Seat tube angle74°73.1−0.9°
Chainstay length432mm427−5 mm
Wheelbase1124mm1110−14 mm
BB drop63mm62−1 mm
BB height309mm308−1 mm
Standover792mm793+1 mm
Seat tube length430mm430±0 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm101+6 mm
Effective top tubenot listed606

Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD minus the Specialized Chisel Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel Frameset, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel FramesetCannondale 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.

PartSpecialized Chisel FramesetFramesetCannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5Cannondale F-Si
Forknot listedCannondale Ocho
Shifternot listedShimano XTR M9250
Derailleurnot listedShimano XTR
Cassettenot listedShimano XT
Chainnot listedShimano XT
Cranksetnot listedCannondale HollowGram
Chainringnot listedCannondale OPI SpideRing
Wheelsetnot listedCannondale HollowGram 25
Tirenot listedSchwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
Brakenot listedShimano XTR Hydraulic Disc
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT86
Handlebarnot listedCannondale 1 Flat
Stemnot listedCannondale 1
Gripsnot listedESI Chunky
Headsetnot listedCannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5
Saddlenot listedPrologo Dimension NDR

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