Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.
FEATURES:
Travel Advisory: Not just more travel – better travel. Thanks to the magic of our FlexPivot kinematics and Proportional Response suspension, Scalpel’s 120mm of travel delivers unreal traction, more control, and a hell of a lot more fun – with all the efficiency and responsiveness you’d expect from a World Cup race rig.
Devilishly Fast: Speed starts with the geometry, and Scalpel’s got the hole shot. It has a slack 66.6º head tube angle, a steeper 75.5º seat tube angle, and chainstays that get longer as the frames get bigger to keep the rider more balanced between the wheels. The result? More power and traction on the climbs, more pinpoint control in the corners, and a whole new level of confidence at speed.
The Beauty of Speed: This ain’t no fashion statement. This is pure, purposeful design. Every element of the Scalpel’s form is driven by function above all – kinematics, weight, stiffness, and capability. Features drive the shape, instead of the shape constraining the features. And fast looks good.
SPECS:
Frame Scalpel, Series 1 Carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native
Fork RockShox SID, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Rear Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45
Rims/Wheels
Stan's NoTubes Crest S2, 32h, tubeless ready
Hubs (F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axle
Spokes Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Crankset Shimano M5121
Chainrings 32T
Chain Guide N/A
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BSA 73mm
Chain Shimano Deore, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Cassette/Rear Cogs
Shimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speed
Shifters Shimano Deore 6100, 12-speed
Handlebars Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
Grips Cannondale XC Silicone
Stem Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Brakes Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors
Pedals Sold Separately
Saddle Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seat Post Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
