2018 Cannondale
Scalpel SE 1
A 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 115 / 120mm |
| Fork | Cannondale Lefty |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, GX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Dec 2019 · Mick Kirkman
The Scalpel SE can be sharp, but doesn’t quite cut it in terms of frame shape and rider position
Frame finish, smoothness and pivot hardware detailing are excellent
Suspension isn’t the supplest over small bumps and ripples, which tones down cornering and climbing grip
SRAM Guide T brakes are bottom of the Guide range and feel a bit stiff
Apr 2019 · Alan Muldoon
Cannondale Scalpel SE's extra travel front and rear, and components like 150mm dropper post, makes it a different animal to its race stablemates.
Sleek carbon frame construction
Short, tall geometry
Sep 2018
With a brand-new fork and lockout system, Cannondale's cross-country bike got a whole lot better.
Jun 2018
SE stands for Special Edition. A Scalpel is a tool of precision. The Scalpel SE is special and precise, but it isn't perfect.
Nov 2017 · McCoy
Cannondale beefed up their XC race bike the Scalpel-Si with a little more travel and trail worthy component spec.
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
Nov 2016
The pic above was taken at the launch event for the 2017 Cannondale Scalpel, the brand’s flagship full suspension racer that was completely overhauled to create a faster, more capable bike in every regard. Now, I’ve had the opportunity to put the XL 29er through the ringer at Charlotte’s U.S. National Whitewater trails during Cyclofest to see …
Oct 2016
On review we have the cream of the crop, the top of the shelf race bike from prestigious brand Cannondale, the Scalpel Si Hi-Mod Team. The highest spec of all the Scalpel models available in Australia comes in at a mighty $11999, but is dressed accordingly in an absolute premium parts kit from SRAM, ENVE …
Lightning fast steering backed with confidence.
Loaded with impressive technology.
New Lefty feels great!
On/off suspension lockout only.
| Frame | Scalpel SE, 115mm, BallisTec Carbon, Zero-Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Lefty 2.0 Alloy OPI, 2Spring, 120mm, PBR Isolated Damper Technology, 55mm offset (29), 50mm offset (27.5) Travel: 120mm |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance Elite DPS EVOL SV, 3 Position Adjust 115mm Travel Travel: 115mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Stem | Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 60mm, 31.8, 5° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4° upsweep, 9° backsweep, 760x15mm |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Flat Race w/ Titanium Rails |
| Seatpost | RaceFace Turbine Dropper, 31.6mm, 125/150mm travel. Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Cannondale Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ Stylo Eagle 7K, 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle 12 speed Trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM 1275 Eagle 10-50t 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano XT hydro disc, 180/160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT hydro disc |
| Rims | Stans NoTubes ZTR ARCH MK3 28hole, Tubeless ready, 26mm inner |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Front Hub | Lefty 60 front, HollowGram by DT-Swiss 142x12 straight pull 28 hole rear (Ai Offset Dish). |
| Rear Hub | Lefty 60 front, HollowGram by DT-Swiss 142x12 straight pull 28 hole rear (Ai Offset Dish). |
| Tires | Maxxis Ardent 2.4"/2.25", Dual Compound, EXO Protection, Tubeless Ready |
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