Scalpel 1 Lefty

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          Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.

          Model Description

          Built for winning races and scorching trails, the Scalpel 1 is one of the fastest, lightest, and most capable mountain bikes on the planet. The frame is crafted with our advanced lightweight carbon construction. Our one-piece SystemBar XC-One carbon cockpit controls the unmatched steering precision of the Lefty Ocho Carbon 120 fork. SRAM’s potent XO AXS wireless electronic group handles the shifting, and it all rolls on the speedy DT-Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon cross-country wheelset.

          What it's for

          The thrill of speed. Winning World Cup XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.

          Highlights

          • Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry
          • Lefty Ocho Carbon – the smoothest, most advanced, most precise-handling XC fork in the world. Carbon upper, 120mm travel, with a TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout.
          • Sleek SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon handlebar and stem
          • Super-fast DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon cross-country wheelset
          • Light, precise, and tough SRAM XO Eagle AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Silver Stealth brakes
          • Fox Transfer SL dropper seatpost

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          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.
          It’s OK to Stare
          No other fork looks like Lefty, and no other fork does what Lefty does. Its unique design and friction-reducing needle bearing internals deliver smoothness, responsiveness, and steering precision no other fork can match. There’s a reason it’s been topping podiums for over 20 years.
          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.

          Features

          FlexPivot

          FlexPivot stays are key to Scalpel’s incredible suspension performance and low weight. These patented carbon sections act as virtual Horst link pivots, creating a true four-bar link suspension that allows our engineers to precisely tailor how the suspension responds to pedaling, braking, and bump forces, without the weight or maintenance of bearings.

          Specs

          Details

          • Platform
            Scalpel
          • Model Name
            Scalpel 1 Lefty
          • Model Code
            C24203U

          Frameset

          • Frame
            Scalpel, lightweight 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
            Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 120mm, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
          • Headset
            Acros ICR
          • Rear Shock
            RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

          Drivetrain

          • Rear Derailleur
            SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type
          • Shifters
            SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller
          • Chain
            SRAM XO, T-Type, 12-speed
          • Crank
            SRAM XO, T-Type, 34T
          • Rear Cogs
            SRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
          • Bottom Bracket
            SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide

          Brakes

          • Brakes
            SRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors
          • Brake Levers
            SRAM Level Silver Stealth

          Wheels

          • Rims
            DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready
          • Spokes
            DT Competition Race, straight pull
          • Tire Size
            2.4
          • Wheel Size
            29
          • Hubs
            DT Swiss Lefty, 6-bolt (F) / 240 Ratchet EXP 36, 6-bolt, XD driver (R)
          • Tires
            (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

          Components

          • Handlebar
            SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon, integrated bar/stem, internal cable routing, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, -6° stem, 1-1/8" clamp
          • Stem
            SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon integrated bar/stem
          • Grips
            RockShox Smooth Silicone
          • Saddle
            Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails
          • Seatpost
            Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

          Connectivity

          • Wheel Sensor
            Cannondale Wheel Sensor

          Extra

          • Extra 1
            Tubeless valves, SRAM AXS charger

          Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.

          Geometry

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