2021 Specialized Chisel LTD vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
The XL (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your XL Specialized Chisel LTD. 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 LTD in XL, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in XL (29") places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel LTD, XLCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel LTD XL | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 460 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 633mm | 635 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69.0 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1185mm | 1159 | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 847mm | 863 | +16 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 LTD. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel LTD, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel LTDCannondale 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 LTDLTD | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Fox 32 FLOAT Factory Series | Cannondale Ocho |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Trigger | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Wheelset | Roval Control Carbon | Cannondale HollowGram 25 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO |
| Brake | Magura MT7, Magura MT8 Pro | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Handlebar | Renthal FatBar | Cannondale 1 Flat |
| Stem | Renthal Apex | Cannondale 1 |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite | not listed |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Chainring | not listed | Cannondale OPI SpideRing |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT86 |
| Grips | not listed | ESI Chunky |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5 |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Dimension NDR |
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