2022 Cannondale
Scalpel Carbon SE 2
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$4,050| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select |
| Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, Deore |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Jun 2023 · Ron Koch
The SE version of the Scalpel uses the same frame as that ultra-light steed but with a longer-stroke shock and increased fork travel to combine the best attributes of a dedicated cross-country and trail bike into one machine.
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
Feb 2021
Looks like the Lefty Ocho grew a bit in the off season! Cannondale just leaked a new 120mm version of their famous fork leg.
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.
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
Clever design touches aim for race-day gains.
May 2020 · Daz Hall
Cannondale's 2020 Scalpel offers a modern geometry and rethought suspension that puts it into fast trail bike territory
| Frame | 120mm travel, Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit Colors: Black Magic; Mango |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Select, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45 Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale PF30 MTB |
| Headset | Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 30mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 780mm |
| Saddle | Cannondale Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M-L), 150mm (XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Cannondale TrailShroom |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
|---|---|
| Crank | Cannondale 1, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 32T, Ai Offset |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore 6100, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT64 rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Stan's NoTubes Crest D, 32h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Factory, 14g |
| Front Hub | (F) Shimano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410, 12x148mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | (F) Shimano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410, 12x148mm thru-axle |
| Tires | (F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29x2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready |
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