2020 Cannondale

Scalpel-Si 5

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$3,150
Weight28.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkCannondale Lefty Ocho
ShockRockShox Monarch RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
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)

27 mph

Scalpel-Si 5

27 mph

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Reviews
MBR
Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon SE review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Sleek carbon frame construction

Lows
  • Short, tall geometry

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Bicycling
The 2019 Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon 2 Is Quicker Than Ever

Sep 2018

With a brand-new fork and lockout system, Cannondale's cross-country bike got a whole lot better.

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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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CANNONDALE SCALPEL-SI RACE TEST

Apr 2017 · McCoy

All business, with a touch of playfulness

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Specs
Build
Frame

Scalpel-Si, 100mm, SmartForm C1 Alloy, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

ALL-NEW Lefty Ocho, 27.5/29", 100mm, Chamber Damper with cable lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50/55mm offset

Travel100mm

Shock

RockShox Monarch RL, 100mm

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale BB30

Stem

Cannondale C3, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

Cannondale C3 Flat, 6061 double-butted Alloy, 8° sweep, 760mm

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails

Seatpost

Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Cannondale Locking Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle

Crank

Truvativ Stylo 6K, 34T, Ai Custom

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1230, NX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

Shimano MT500 hydro disc, 180/160mm RT56 rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT500 hydro disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB STX i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Champion (Ai Offset dish - rear)

Front Hub

Lefty 60 front, Formula 12x142 rear w/ HG driver

Rear Hub

Lefty 60 front, Formula 12x142 rear w/ HG driver

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25" front, Racing Ralph Performance 2.25" rear, Addix compound, tubeless ready

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