Not just more travel – better travel. Thanks to the magic of Cannondale's 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.
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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Platform - Scalpel
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Model Name - Scalpel 4
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Model Code - C24554U
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, 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 - Shimano XT
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Shifters - Shimano Deore 6100, 12-speed
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Chain - Shimano Deore, 12-speed
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Crank - Shimano M5121, 32T
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Rear Cogs - Shimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speed
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Bottom Bracket - Shimano BSA 73mm
BRAKES
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Brakes - Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors
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Brake Levers - Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc
WHEELS
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Rims - Stan's NoTubes Crest S2, 32h, tubeless ready
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Spokes - Stainless Steel, 14g
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Tire Size - 2.4
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Wheel Size - 29
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Hubs - (Front) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (Rear) Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axle
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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 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 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 - Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
CONNECTIVITY
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Wheel Sensor - Cannondale Wheel Sensor
*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.