Overview

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Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the Scalpel redefines cross-country speed - again.

Model Description

The Scalpel 2 is a light, fast, and thrilling XC machine, capable of winning races or just blurring the trail around you. Its FlexPivot frame is crafted with our advanced lightweight carbon construction, Shimano's XT Di2 group cracks off shifts with digital accuracy, and RockShox's SID Select+ RL fork leads with proven performance. With DT Swiss's feathery XRC 1900 carbon wheels and a DownLow dropper post, it's ready to lay down serious XC speed wherever you ride.

What it's for

The thrill of speed. Winning World Championship XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.

Highlights

- Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response Tuned Suspension and Geometry

- Shimano XT Di2 Wireless Drivetrain - Crisp electronic shifts under pressure, leaving manual gears in the dust

- RockShox SID Suspension - Race-proven SID Select+ RL fork, and SIDLuxe Select+ shock

- DT Swiss XRC 1900 Carbon Wheelset - featherweight XC performance with DT Swiss reliability

- Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post - Drop your post & drop the competition

- Cannondale 1 Carbon Bars and Conceal Stem - Light, precise, and clean

SPECS

- Frame: Scalpel, lightweight 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 Select+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

- Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45mm, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

- Rims: DT Swiss XRC 1900 Spline, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready

- Hubs: (F) DT Swiss 370 15x110, 6-bolt / (R) 370 Ratchet LN 18T, 6-bolt, 12x148mm, XD driver

- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race, straight pull

- Tires: Schwalbe Rick XC Pro, 29x2.4", Speed Compound, tubeless ready

- Pedals: Not Included

- Crank: Shimano XT, 34T

- Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 73mm

- Chain: Shimano XT, 12-speed

- Rear Cogs: Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed

- Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Di2

- Shifters: Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed

- Handlebar: Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9degree back, 760mm

- Grips: SRAM Silicone

- Stem: Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, 6degree

- Headset: Acros ICR

- Brakes: Shimano XT, 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotors

- Brake Levers: Shimano XT hydraulic disc

- Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails

- Seatpost: Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

- Accessories & Extras: Shimano Charger, Tubeless Valves

Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.

MORE INFO

https://www.cannondale.com/en-au/bikes/mountain/cross-country/scalpel/scalpel-2