Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.
FEATURES:
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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.
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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.
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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.
SPECS:
| Frame | Scalpel, Series 1 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 | RockShox SID, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset |
| Rear Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45 |
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Rims/Wheels
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Stan's NoTubes Crest S2, 32h, tubeless ready |
| Hubs | (F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Tires | (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready |
| Crankset | Shimano M5121 |
| Chainrings | 32T |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
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Bottom Bracket
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Shimano BSA 73mm |
| Chain | Shimano Deore, 12-speed |
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Rear Derailleur
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Shimano XT |
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Cassette/Rear Cogs
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Shimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore 6100, 12-speed |
| Handlebars | Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm |
| Grips | Cannondale XC Silicone |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6° |
| Brakes | Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors |
| Pedals | Sold Separately |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails |
| Seat Post | Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL) |
*Product specifications are subject to change without notice.