2017 Cannondale

Scalpel-Si 5

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,000
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkCannondale Lefty
ShockRockShox Monarch RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGX, XT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Scalpel-Si 5

27 mph

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Reviews
VeloNews
Buyer's Guide 2017: Cannondale Scalpel-SI Carbon Women’s 2

May 2017 · Emily Schaldach

Cannondale blends cross-country speed with 100 millimeters of front and rear travel on its speedy Scalpel-SI Carbon. It’s an ideal pick for XC racing or

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Mountain Bike Action
CANNONDALE SCALPEL-SI RACE TEST

Apr 2017 · McCoy

All business, with a touch of playfulness

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BikeRadar
Cannondale Scalpel-Si Black Inc review

Dec 2016 · Guy Kesteven

A searingly fast racer that still knows how to have a good time. Buy if you want a seriously fast XC rig and are looking for a premium kit list to boot

Highs
  • Power-efficient but ultra-light frame with the suspension to match

  • More trail-friendly than most racers, with potential to play proper dirty

  • Cost-no-object kit, plus whatever shifting you want

Lows
  • Premium parts come at an unashamedly high cost

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: Cannondale Scalpel-Si

May 2016

The new Cannondale Scalpel-Si is still an XC weapon, but inherits trail-inspired geometry.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Cannondale reveals all-new Scalpel-Si

Apr 2016 · Philippe Tremblay

Cannondale's full-suspension cross country mountain bike gets revamped for 2017.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Scalpel-Si, 100mm, SmarFormed Alloy, Zero Pivot seatstay, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

Lefty 2.0, 100mm, PBR Isolated Damper Technology with XC+ tune and updated controls, 55mm offset

Travel100mm

Shock

RockShox Monarch RL, 100mm

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Headset

Cannondale HeadShok Si

Stem

Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 31.8, -5 deg.

Handlebar

Cannondale C2 Butted AL2014 Alloy, 760mm

Saddle

Prologo K3

Seatpost

Cannondale C3, Micro Adjust, 6061 Alloy, 31.6x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Cannondale X1 Single Lock Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano XT M8000, 11-speed

Crank

Cannondale Si, BB30, 36/26 CNC Rings

Shifters

SRAM S Series, 2x11

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42

Chain

SRAM 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano Deore M506 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore M506

Wheels
Rims

Stan's ZTR Rapid 29, 32 hole

Spokes

DT-Swiss Champion (Ai Offset dish - Rear)

Front Hub

Lefty 60 front, Formula DHT-142x12, (Ai Offset dish - Rear)

Rear Hub

Lefty 60 front, Formula DHT-142x12, (Ai Offset dish - Rear)

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29x2.25", folding

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