2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD vs 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD
The SM (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD size closest to your XS Specialized Chisel Hardtail 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 Hardtail LTD in XS, the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD in SM (29") places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD, XSCannondale F-Si Hi-MOD, SM (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD XS | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD SM (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 400 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 591mm | 602 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69.0 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1070mm | 1086 | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 68mm | 62 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 304mm | 308 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 732mm | 755 | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 367mm | 380 | +13 mm |
| Fork length | 486mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 90 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 583 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD minus the Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD, 2022 Cannondale F-Si Hi-MOD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Hardtail 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 Hardtail LTDHardtail LTD | Cannondale F-Si Hi-MODHi-MOD 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | not listed | Cannondale Ocho |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Chainring | not listed | Cannondale OPI SpideRing |
| Wheelset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram 25 |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT86 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale 1 Flat |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale 1 |
| 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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