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

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

What changes on the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD

Compared with the Specialized Chisel LTD in M, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in LG (29") places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+18 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+10 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

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

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel LTD MCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD LG (29")Difference
Reach430mm440+10 mm
Stack605mm623+18 mm
Head tube angle68deg69.0+1.0°
Seat tube angle74deg73.1−0.9°
Chainstay length432mm427−5 mm
Wheelbase1124mm1134+10 mm
BB drop63mm62−1 mm
BB height309mm308−1 mm
Standover792mm828+36 mm
Seat tube length430mm480+50 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm113+18 mm
Effective top tubenot listed629

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

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 LTDLTDCannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5Cannondale F-Si
ForkFox 32 FLOAT Factory SeriesCannondale Ocho
ShifterSRAM GX Eagle Transmission TriggerShimano XTR M9250
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleShimano XTR
CassetteSRAM GX EagleShimano XT
CranksetSRAM GX Eagle AXSCannondale HollowGram
WheelsetRoval Control CarbonCannondale HollowGram 25
TireMaxxis IkonSchwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
BrakeMagura MT7, Magura MT8 ProShimano XTR Hydraulic Disc
HandlebarRenthal FatBarCannondale 1 Flat
StemRenthal ApexCannondale 1
SeatpostFox Transfer SL Performance Elitenot listed
Chainnot listedShimano XT
Chainringnot listedCannondale OPI SpideRing
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT86
Gripsnot listedESI Chunky
Headsetnot listedCannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5
Saddlenot listedPrologo Dimension NDR

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