2020 Cannondale

Scalpel-Si Carbon SE

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,000
Weight28.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 115 / 120mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, NX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Scalpel-Si Carbon SE
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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 Carbon SE

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

BallisTec Carbon, 115mm travel, Zero-Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 115mm travel, Zero-Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

Fork

Fox Float Performance 34 Stepcast, 120mm, Grip Damper, Sweep adjust, 15x110, tapered steerer, 44mm (27.5) / 51mm (29) offset

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance EVOL, 115mm

Travel115mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

Headset

Tange 1.5 for Tapered Steer tubes

Stem

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails

Seatpost

Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not Included

Grips

Fabric Funguy Locking Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 32T. Ai offset

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1275, GX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

SRAM Guide T hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide T hydro disc

Wheels
Rims

Stan's NoTubes Arch S1, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - rear)

Front Hub

(F) Formula 15x110

Rear Hub

(R) Formula 12x142 w/ XD driver

Tires

(F) Maxxis Ardent 27.5/29 x 2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready(R) Maxxis Ardent 27.5/29 x 2.25", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

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