A ripping fast, progressive XC Hardtail, purpose built to hurt ‘em on the ups, drop ‘em on the downs and propel you straight to the top step.
Fast, fierce, and focused. The Scalpel HT 1 starts with a lightweight carbon frame with progressive, size-specific Proportional Response geometry, and pairs it with Lefty Ocho’s unmatched smoothness and precision. Shimano’s 12-speed SLX group ensures fast, smooth gear changes, while a OneUp dropper adds speed and confidence on the downs. Race fast. Ride fearless.
High speed XC and Marathon racing. Chasing podiums and PRs.
No hesitant, fistful-of-brakes descending here. The ultra slack, 66.5° front end gives you the stability and control you need to really open it up on the downhills. Brake later. Corner harder. Pass on the descents.
Scalpel HT’s Proportional Response size-specific chainstays and steep seat angle keep you balanced between the wheels for better traction and power on the ups, and more confident control on the downs.
Simply the most advanced, smoothest, most precise-handling ultralight XC fork ever made. 100mm travel. Friction-free needle bearing internals. Unmatched control.
Lefty’s extra-long fork offset pairs with the slack head angle to give you more stability and confidence when things get rough, while keeping the steering XC-quick everywhere else.
Full size-specific frame geometry, right down to the chainstay lengths. Keeps the rider centered between the wheels for incredible traction and handling.
Super slack 66.5° head angle delivers confidence and speed on steep descents that other XC bikes just can't match.
With a frame weight of just 895 grams, this rig loves to climb. And climb. And climb.
An integrated wheel sensor delivers hyper accurate speed, route and distance info, registers your bike, reminds you of service needs and more, all through the free Cannondale App.
Internal cable routing system lets you run full housing for weather-proof reliability, or interrupted housing for maximum weight savings.
Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
