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 XL (29") places the top of the head tube 30 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel LTD, MCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel LTD M | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 460 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 635 | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68deg | 69.0 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74deg | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124mm | 1159 | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 863 | +71 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 530 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 126 | +31 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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