2020 Cannondale

Scalpel-Si Carbon Women's 2

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension women’s crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$4,500
Weight26.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkCannondale Lefty Ocho
ShockRockShox Monarch RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, NX Eagle
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 Carbon Women's 2

27 mph

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Highest gear

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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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Mountain Bike Action
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, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

Fork

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

Travel100mm

Shock

RockShox Monarch RL

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

Stem

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm

Saddle

Fabric Line Shallow Sport, steel rails

Seatpost

Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Cannondale Low-Profile Locking Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 34T (XS, S) 32T (M), Ai offset

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

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

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

SRAM Level TL hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level TL hydro disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - rear)

Rear Hub

(R) Formula 12x142 w/ HG driver

Tires

(F) Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready(R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready

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