Platform: Scalpel
Highlights
- Lightweight BallisTec carbon FlexPivot frame / Lefty Ocho fork / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity
- Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed shifting / HollowGram crank
- Shimano Deore M6000 hydro disc brakes / Stan's NoTubes Crest S1 tubeless-ready rims
Where it thrives
On the race course
What it's built for
Chasing podiums
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
FlexPivot
The key to Scalpel’s incredible suspension performance and light weight. These patented carbon plates create virtual Horst link pivots, while being stiffer and lighter than bearings. Incredibly durable. Incredibly flexible. And completely maintenance-free.
Proportional Response
Unlike the competition, who use the same suspension kinematic across all sizes, we customize the layout of our suspension for each one, so that every rider, from the smallest to the tallest, experiences the same brilliant suspension performance.
OutFront Steering Geometry
Lefty’s extra-long fork offset gives you more stability and confidence when things get rough, while keeping the steering XC-quick everywhere else.
Connected
An integrated wheel sensor delivers hyper accurate speed, route and distance info, registers your bike, reminds you of needed service and more, all through the free Cannondale App.
Ai – Asymmetric Integration
Our unique offset drivetrain delivers big tire/mud clearance while keeping the chainstays short for traction and agility. Factor in that it also creates a stiffer, stronger rear wheel, and Ai is a win-win-win.
Two Waterbottles
Proper hydration, without the pack. Hallelujah!
DirectLine Cable Routing
Tube-in-tube internal cable routing in the frame and swingarm makes installing cables quick and easy.
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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Connectivity
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Wheel SensorCannondale Wheel Sensor
Drivetrain
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Bottom BracketCannondale Alloy PressFit30
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ChainShimano SLX, 12-speed
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CrankHollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset
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Rear CogsShimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed
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Rear DerailleurShimano XT
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ShiftersShimano SLX, 12-speed
Frameset
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ForkLefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset
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FrameAll-New, 100mm travel, BallisTec Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube,Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible
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HeadsetIntegrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings
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Rear ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound
Wheels
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Front HubLefty 60
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Rear HubShimano MT510 12x148
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RimsStan's NoTubes Crest S1, 28h, tubeless ready
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SpokesDT Swiss Champion
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Tires(F) Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready
Brakes
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Brake LeversShimano Deore hydraulic disc
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BrakesShimano Deore hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors
Components
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GripsESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.
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HandlebarCannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
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SaddlePrologo Dimension NRD, STN rails
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SeatpostCannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm
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StemCannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Measurements
- Size: SM
- Size: MD
- Size: LG
- Size: XL
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