Scalpel 2 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

          The Scalpel 2 is a light, fast, and thrilling XC machine, capable of winning races or just blurring the trail around you. It’s built on a frame made of our advanced lightweight carbon construction. The Lefty Ocho 120 fork delivers unmatched smoothness. A SRAM GX Eagle T-Type wireless electronic 1x12-speed drivetrain, premium RockShox SID Select+ rear suspension, and our light and fast HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon wheelset round out the build.

          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– the smoothest, most advanced, most precise-handling XC fork in the world. Alloy upper, 120mm travel, with a TwistLoc remote lockout.
          • RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock. Podium-ready performance with TwistLoc remote lockout.
          • Durable, smooth-shifting SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Silver Stealth brakes
          • Light and fast Cannondale HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon cross-country wheelset
          • 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.

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          • Platform
          • Model Name
            Scalpel 2 Lefty
          • Model Code
            C24354U

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

          Drivetrain

          • Rear Derailleur
            SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type
          • Shifters
            SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller
          • Chain
            SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
          • Crank
            SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T
          • Rear Cogs
            SRAM GX 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 6-bolt rotors
          • Brake Levers
            SRAM Level Silver Stealth

          Wheels

          • Rims
            HollowGram XC-S 27, Lightweight, Hi-Impact Carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready
          • Spokes
            Gran Forza, straight-pull
          • Tire Size
            2.4
          • Wheel Size
            29
          • Hubs
            (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm
          • Tires
            (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

          Components

          • Handlebar
            Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm
          • Stem
            Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
          • Grips
            RockShox Smooth Silicone
          • Saddle
            Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
          • Seatpost
            Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

          Connectivity

          • Wheel Sensor
            Cannondale Wheel Sensor

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

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