2021 Cannondale

Scalpel-Si 6

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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MSRP€2,499 (about $2,746)
Weight29.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
ShockRockShox Monarch RL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, SX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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25 mph

Scalpel-Si 6

27 mph

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Sizing
MD

5'5" – 5'10"

LG

5'7" – 6'1"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

SmartForm C1 Alloy, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

ColorBlack

Fork

RockShox Reba RL, 100mm, Solo Air, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 42mm offset (27.5") 51mm offset (29")

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Monarch RL

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

Headset

Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings (Integrated steer stop size small only)

Stem

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

Cannondale 3 Flat, 6061 double-butted Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm

Saddle

Cannondale Stage 3

Seatpost

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not Included

Grips

Cannondale Locking Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle

Crank

SRAM X1-1000 Eagle DUB, 34T, Ai offset

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1210, SX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

SRAM Level T hydraulic Disc 180/160mm CenterLine Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level T hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB STX i21 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - rear)

Front Hub

(F) Formula 15x100

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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