Scalpel SE is the ultimate marathon racer and high-speed trail slayer. World Cup fast and all-mountain fierce – this is next-level cross-country mountain bike performance. Welcome to the new school.
Superior suspension. Superior traction.
- Scalpel SE’s patented FlexPivot suspension results in more grip, more control, and more speed. 120mm of plush travel works so well that it feels like so much more – meaning all-day singletrack sessions are a gas.
Big trail capability
- Scalpel’s progressive XC attitude has evolved even further with a slack and stable 67° headtube angle – combined with shorter stems, bigger tires, dropper posts and bigger travel: if you love riding trails fast, precise and in full control, then this is the bike for you.
Light. Stiff. Fast.
- Don’t settle for just two. Pick all three. With its full carbon frame and new 4-bar FlexPivot suspension, the Scalpel is one of the lightest and stiffest full-suspension mountain bikes available. Built light to go fast = built right to have a blast.
- Lightweight BallisTec carbon FlexPivot frame / New RockShox Sid Ultimate 120mm fork / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity
- Shimano XT hydro disc 12-speed group / HollowGram crank
- HollowGram 25 S carbon tubeless-ready wheels / Cannondale DownLow dropper post / Stash kit
- Where it thrives: High-speed trails
- What it's built for: Full-throttle trail riding
Specs
| Fork | RockShox SID Select RL, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset |
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| Headset | Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered |
| Rear Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select , 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound |
| Axles | Front: Lefty Rear: 12x148mm |
| Rims/Wheels | HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm IW, tubeless ready |
| Hubs | (F) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss Star Ratchet internals, 12x148mm |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull |
| Tires | (F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready (R) Maxxis Recon Race, 29 x 2.25", EXO Protection, tubeless ready |
| Crankset | HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Shifters | Shimano XT, 12-speed |
| Handlebars | Cannondale 1 Riser, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm |
| Tape/Grips | ESI Silicone 32mm Grips |
| Stem | Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7° |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT hydraulic disc |
| Brakes | Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 180/160mm XT rotors |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Flat Elite, cro-mo rails |
| Seat Post | Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M-L), 150mm (XL) |
| Accessories & Extras | Stash Kit (Fabric 8 in 1 Mini Tool and Dynaplug tubeless puncture repair tool), Tubeless valve stems |
* Subject to change without notice.
