Not just more travel – better travel. Thanks to the magic of Cannondale's FlexPivot kinematics and Proportional Response suspension, the Cannondale 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.
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.
Specifications
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Model Name - Scalpel 2
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Model Code - C24304U
FRAMESET
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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
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Fork - RockShox SID Select+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
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Headset - Acros ICR
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Rear Shock - RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45
DRIVETRAIN
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Rear Derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type
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Shifters - SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller
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Chain - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
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Crank - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T
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Rear Cogs - SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
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Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide
BRAKES
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Brakes - SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors
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Brake Levers - SRAM Level Bronze Stealth
WHEELS
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Rims - HollowGram XC-S 27, lightweight, high-impact carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready
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Spokes - Gran Forza, straight-pull
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Tire Size - 2.4
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Wheel Size - 29
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Hubs - (Front) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle / (Rear) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm
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Tires - (Front) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (Rear) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
COMPONENTS
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Handlebar - Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm
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Stem - Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
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Grips - Cannondale XC Silicone
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Saddle - Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
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Seatpost - Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
CONNECTIVITY
SAFETY INFORMATION
*Specifications subject to change without notice
- Mack Cycle recommends having your bike assembled by your local, authorized Cannondale retailer, who will charge an assembly fee.