2020 Cannondale
Scalpel Carbon Women's SE
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | $4,000 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select |
| Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Oct 2021 · Ryan Simonovich
Does the Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 slice and dice with life-saving precision, or does it need another trip to the operating room to turn it into a truly modern XC rig?
Efficient pedaling and climbing
Smooth and responsive RockShox suspension
Powerful Shimano brakes
Confident and predictable handling
Dependable dropper post
Geometry could go slacker and longer
Chain guide is extraneous and vulnerable
Marketing it as a trail bike is confusing
May 2021 · Lydia Tanner
The short-travel 29er category is being overrun by outsiders. But what if a brand experienced in XC shows up? The Scalpel SE happens.
Balanced capabilities
Light & quick FlexPivot Chainstay
Carbon wheels at under $6K
Two bottles fit in every size
Useful Integrated frame storage
Geo not as modern as some in the category
Sluggish dropper post
Apr 2021 · McCoy
How much difference can 20mm of travel make?
Sep 2020 · Mike Wirth
The Cannondale Scalpel has long been the weapon of choice for XC racers. The brand new and beefed up Scalpel SE is designed to be a little more versatile and capable for trail riders who still want to be fast on the way up, but equally fast on the way down! Check the review and see how it did here.
Aug 2020 · Mike Levy
But Cannondale has been offering the real Scalpel since way back in 2001 when it debuted as a focused, sharp bike made for, you guessed it, cross-country racing.
Excellent technical climber.
Relatively forgiving suspension = all-day comfort, all-day speed.
I mean, that rim did crack…
Being based off the same XC race frame, its geo isn’t exactly progressive. More reach and a shorter seat tube, please.
May 2020
Based on an XC race bike rather than enduro, the new Scalpel SE is fast, light & rips thru singletrack, as long as you set it up right. Here's the review!
May 2020
Fast enough for XC races and big enough to rip descents
Lightweight frame with modern geometry
Non-racers may want knobbier tires
May 2020 · Marco Toniolo
A lot has been said about it in our Italian forums, and finally here it is in its official capacity: the new Cannondale Scalpel! The coronavirus has postponed the press launch, with that in mind the only way for media to assess their thoughts on the bike was to mail out test rigs. So, I received the bike for testing on our home trails. In the video below, in Italian, I present it in detail and perform a standard field test – below you can find photos, prices, geometry and assemblies. Our take A cross country bike with a
| Frame | All-New, 120mm travel, BallisTec Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube,Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible BB Standard: PF30, 83mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Select, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83 |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale riser, butted 6061 Alloy, 31.8mm, 5° rise, 9° sweep, 760mm |
| Saddle | Fabric Line Shallow Sport, 142mm width, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ESI Racer's Edge Silicone Grips, 30mm dia. |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 32T, Ai offset |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230, NX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Stan's NoTubes Crest S1, 32h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Rear Hub | Shimano Deore, 12x148 |
| 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 |
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