Scalpel Carbon 3

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          The New Cutting Edge.

          This is the ultimate XC race bike. Ground-breaking suspension, aggressive geometry and feathery weight let you go full gas from the gun.

          Where it thrives

          On the race course

          What it's built for

          Chasing podiums

          Highlights

          • Lightweight carbon FlexPivot frame / Lefty Ocho fork / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity
          • Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed shifting / HollowGram crank
          • Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes / Stan's NoTubes Crest S1 tubeless-ready rims

          The New Cutting Edge

          Suspension for speed

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          The most advanced suspension ever made for XC. While others sacrifice performance to save weight, our patented FlexPivot suspension delivers both. Incredibly light, with unreal grip, acceleration and control, it lets you go flat-out everywhere. More speed. More fun.

          Degrees of difference

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          Scalpel’s progressive geometry has evolved even further – we have a full degree and a half slacker headtube angle, one-degree steeper seat tube angle – creating an XC bike that’s more aggressive, lightning-fast, fun and stable everywhere, from the World Cup to your local loop.

          Technology

          Stiff. Light. Fast.
          At just over 1900 grams, complete with shock, the new Scalpel frame is one of the lightest full suspension MTB frames on the market. Incredible suspension, impeccable handling and feathery weight – it’s a recipe for victory.
          The World's Best XC Fork
          Lefty Ocho is simply the most advanced, smoothest, most precise-handling ultralight fork ever made. Its one-of-a-kind design lets you float through the chop and slice through the chunder like nothing else.

          The New Cutting Edge

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          Specs

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          • Platform
          • Model Name
            Scalpel Carbon 3
          • Model Code
            C24401M

          Frameset

          • Frame
            Scalpel Carbon, 100mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible
          • Fork
            Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset
          • Headset
            Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings
          • Rear Shock
            Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound

          Drivetrain

          • Rear Derailleur
            Shimano XT
          • Shifters
            Shimano SLX, 12-speed
          • Chain
            Shimano SLX, 12-speed
          • Crank
            HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset
          • Rear Cogs
            Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed
          • Bottom Bracket
            Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

          Brakes

          • Brakes
            Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors
          • Brake Levers
            Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc

          Wheels

          • Front Hub
            Lefty 60
          • Rear Hub
            Shimano MT510, 12x148mm thru-axle
          • Brake Type
            Disc
          • Rims
            Stan's NoTubes Crest S1, 28h, tubeless ready
          • Spokes
            DT Swiss Champion
          • Tire Size
            2.25
          • Wheel Size
            29
          • Tires
            (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance, 29x2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29x2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready
          • Front Tire
            Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance, 29x2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready
          • Rear Tire
            Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29x2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready

          Components

          • Handlebar
            Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
          • Stem
            Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
          • Grips
            Cannondale XC Silicone
          • Saddle
            Prologo Dimension NRD, STN rails
          • Seatpost
            Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6x400mm

          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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