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2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp 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 Hardtail Comp 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

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

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Hardtail Comp MCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD XL (29")Difference
Reach430mm460+30 mm
Stack605mm635+30 mm
Head tube angle68°69.0+1.0°
Seat tube angle74°73.1−0.9°
Chainstay length432mm427−5 mm
Wheelbase1124mm1159+35 mm
BB drop63mm62−1 mm
BB height309mm308−1 mm
Standover792mm863+71 mm
Seat tube length430mm530+100 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm126+31 mm
Effective top tubenot listed653

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel Hardtail CompCannondale 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 Hardtail CompHardtail CompCannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5Cannondale F-Si
ForkRockShox Judy GoldCannondale Ocho
ShifterSRAM NX EagleShimano XTR M9250
DerailleurSRAM NX EagleShimano XTR
CassetteSRAM NX EagleShimano XT
ChainSRAM SX EagleShimano XT
CranksetSRAM X1000 EagleCannondale HollowGram
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Fast TrakSchwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
RimSpecialized hooklessnot listed
BrakeSRAM TShimano XTR Hydraulic Disc
HandlebarSpecialized Mini RiseCannondale 1 Flat
SaddleSpecialized Power SportPrologo Dimension NDR
Chainringnot listedCannondale OPI SpideRing
Wheelsetnot listedCannondale HollowGram 25
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT86
Stemnot listedCannondale 1
Gripsnot listedESI Chunky
Headsetnot listedCannondale Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5

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