2021 Cannondale
Scalpel Hi-MOD 1
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$10,250| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Cannondale Lefty Ocho Carbon |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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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?
Feb 2021 · Mike Wirth
Cannondale Scalpel SE long term review. This bike has really impressed us and here is a detailed break down of why this bike is so much fun.
Sep 2020 · Tom Marvin
A flat-out XC bike that rewards plenty of rider input but won’t provide a smoothed-out ride
Stiff suspension makes the bike super-reactive to pedal inputs but still gives decent traction on loose climbs
Longer, slacker geometry (for an XC bike) works well on descents, provided you can keep the tyres stuck down
Feedback-rich bikes feel quick but aren’t always the fastest option, especially over high-frequency chatter
AI frame design and Lefty fork limit upgrade options
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
Fast enough for XC races and big enough to rip descents
Lightweight frame with modern geometry
Non-racers may want knobbier tires
May 2020
Clever design touches aim for race-day gains.
| Frame | All-New, 100mm travel, BallisTec Hi-Mod Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube,Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit Color: Team Replica |
|---|---|
| Fork | Lefty Ocho Carbon, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset Travel: 100mm |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory EVOL, 100mm, remote lockout, adjustable rebound Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings |
| Stem | Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails |
| Seatpost | ENVE Carbon, 31.6 x 400mm, 0mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia. |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Crank | HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT86 Ice Tech rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XTR hydraulic disc |
| Rims | HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm IW, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull |
| Front Hub | Lefty 60 |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss, 12x148 |
| Tires | (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speed, tubeless ready |
Last updated April 27