2022 Cannondale
Scalpel HT Hi-MOD Ultimate
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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£10,000($12,662)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 110mm |
| Fork | Cannondale Lefty Ocho Carbon |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Jul 2023 · Tom Marvin
Sharp and snappy, but at times nervous, the Scalpel is best-suited to tight and punchy courses
Solid frame that transfers power well
Neat design touches on the frame
Quick handling
The Lefty Ocho left in the shadows of more established XC forks
Nervous on technical sections
Questionable tyre choice
Creaky BB
Mar 2022
Brand new for 2022, the Cannondale Scalpel HT is the first hardtail to wear the Scalpel name. Featuring progressive geometry, big tyre clearance and the option of a 110mm travel fork, the Scalpel HT promises to be a versatile XC race bike. So does it deliver? Read on for our Cannondale Scalpel HT review.
Lightweight & compliant carbon chassis
Proportional Response Design makes so much sense
Awesome all-round handling
Frame will accept a longer fork and bigger tyres
Marvellous paint job
Cheap, narrow tyres
Heavy wheels
No dropper
Lack of A.I offset
Nov 2021 · Beta
For those times when even a regular Scalpel is too blunt an instrument.
| Frame | Scalpel HT Hi-MOD Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger BB Standard: PF30, 83mm, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Tinted Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 110mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83 |
| 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 | Cannondale C1 Carbon, 27.2x400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Grips | Cannondale XC Silicone |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB, 34T, 55mm chainline |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle AXS, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1299, XX1 Eagle, Rainbow, 10-52, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle, Rainbow , 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc, 180/160 CenterLine X rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc |
| Rims | HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm IW, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull |
| Front Hub | (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss Star Ratchet internals, 12x148mm |
| Rear Hub | (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss Star Ratchet internals, 12x148mm |
| 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 |
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