The New Cutting Edge: Cannondale Scalpel XC Mountain Bike
Ultimate XC Mountain Bike Performance
Introducing the Cannondale Scalpel, the ultimate XC mountain bike engineered for peak performance. With groundbreaking suspension, aggressive geometry, and an exceptionally lightweight build, this mountain bike is designed to help you go full gas from the starting line.
Where It Thrives
This XC mountain bike excels on the race course. Whether you're aiming for the podium or seeking to enhance your riding experience, the Scalpel delivers top-tier performance tailored for competitive mountain biking.
What It's Built For
The Cannondale Scalpel is crafted for those who pursue victory. Ideal for XC racing and high-speed trail riding, this mountain bike offers the perfect blend of speed, agility, and control for ambitious riders.
Highlights
- Ultralight Carbon Frame & Fork: Featuring the Scalpel’s advanced FlexPivot carbon frame and the Lefty Ocho Carbon fork, this mountain bike provides 100mm travel front and rear, seamlessly integrating with Cannondale App connectivity.
- SRAM XO1 AXS Drivetrain: Equipped with electronic 12-speed shifting for precise and reliable gear changes on your mountain bike.
- Level TLM Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Offering superior stopping power and control, essential for technical mountain biking.
- HollowGram 25 S Carbon Wheels: Tubeless-ready wheels designed for speed and durability, perfect for aggressive mountain biking.
- Cannondale 1 Carbon Post & Bar: Lightweight carbon components that complement the Scalpel’s high-performance design.
- Stash Kit: Integrated storage for essential tools and supplies, ensuring you’re prepared for every ride.
Suspension for Speed
The Cannondale Scalpel features the most advanced suspension system ever created for XC mountain biking. Our patented FlexPivot suspension combines light weight with exceptional grip, acceleration, and control, giving you the edge in speed and performance on any trail.
Degrees of Difference
The Scalpel’s geometry has been further refined to enhance your XC mountain biking experience. With a full degree and a half slacker headtube angle and a one-degree steeper seat tube angle, this XC mountain bike offers increased aggressiveness, responsiveness, and stability, whether you're racing in World Cup events or hitting your favorite local trails.
Stiff. Light. Fast.
At just over 1900 grams, including the shock, the new Cannondale Scalpel frame is one of the lightest full-suspension mountain bike frames available. Its exceptional suspension, precise handling, and featherweight construction make it a standout choice for serious mountain bikers seeking victory.
The World's Best XC Fork
The Lefty Ocho is celebrated as the most advanced, smoothest, and most precise-handling ultralight fork in the world of XC mountain biking. Its unique design allows you to glide through rough terrain and navigate technical sections with unparalleled ease.
Elevate your XC mountain biking experience with the Cannondale Scalpel, where cutting-edge technology meets high-performance for the ultimate mountain bike adventure.
| Frame |
All-New, 100mm travel, BallisTec Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83 with UDH
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| Fork |
Lefty Ocho Carbon, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer
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| Rear Shock |
Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound
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| Rims |
HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm IW, tubeless ready
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| Hubs |
(F) HollowGram Lefty 60 (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss Star Ratchet Internals, 12x148mm
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| Spokes |
DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull
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| Tires |
(F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25” (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25”
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| Crank |
SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle, 34T, 55mm chainline
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| Bottom Bracket |
SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83
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| Chain |
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
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| Rear Cogs |
SRAM XG-1295, X01 Eagle, 10-52, 12-speed
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| Rear Derailleur |
SRAM X01 Eagle AXS
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| Shifters |
SRAM Eagle AXS, 12-speed
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| Handlebar |
Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° sweep, 760mm
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| Grips |
Cannondale XC Silicone
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| Stem |
Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
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| Headset |
Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered
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| Brakes |
SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc, 160/160mm CenterLine rotors
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| Brake Levers |
SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc
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| Saddle |
Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails
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| Seatpost |
Cannondale 1, UD Carbon, 31.6 x 400mm
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| Sizes | MD, LG |
| Connectivity |
Cannondale Wheel Sensor
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| Extras |
Stash Kit (Fabric 8-in-1 Mini Tool and Dynaplug tubeless puncture repair tool), Tubeless valve stems
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| Colour |
1 Cashmere White w/ Jet Black Splatter (WHT)
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