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    MSRP
    $9,500
    ($10,826)
    $6,500
    ($8,547)
    $5,500
    $4,000
    Where to Buy
    $9,500

    At Cannondale

    $1

    At

    $6,500

    At Cannondale

    $6,299

    At Mike’s Bikes

    $1

    At

    $5,500

    At Cannondale

    $4,549

    10% off At Mike’s Bikes

    $4,000

    At Cannondale

    Category
    TrailTrailTrailCrosscountryTrailTrail
    9.4
    8.9
    8.9
    8.5
    6.4
    6.3
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Factory Float 34Cannondale Lefty Ocho CarbonRockShox SID Select+Cannondale Lefty OchoRockShox SID SelectRockShox SID
    Shock
    Fox Float SL FactoryRockShox SIDLuxe UltimateRockShox SIDLuxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe UltimateRockShox SIDLuxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe Select+
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXSX0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXSGX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXSGX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXSXT, DeoreXT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm120mm-120mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm120mm-120mm120mm
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    Gear Range

    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)

    29 mph

    Scalpel 1

    29 mph

    Scalpel 1 Lefty

    29 mph

    Scalpel 2

    29 mph

    Scalpel 2 Lefty

    28 mph

    Scalpel 3

    28 mph

    Scalpel 4

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Scalpel, Series 1 Carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorRally Red

    Scalpel, Series 1 Carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorRally Red

    Scalpel, Series 1 Carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorRally Red

    Scalpel, Series 1 Carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorRally Red

    Scalpel, Series 1 Carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorRally Red

    Scalpel, Series 1 Carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorRally Red

    Fork

    Fox Float Factory 34 SC, Kashima, 120mm, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset

    Travel120mm

    Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 120mm, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

    Travel120mm

    RockShox SID Select+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset

    Travel120mm

    Lefty Ocho Alloy 120, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

    Travel120mm

    RockShox SID Select, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset

    Travel120mm

    RockShox SID, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset

    Travel120mm

    Shock

    Fox Float SL Factory EVOL SV, Kashima, 190x45, custom tune

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide

    SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide

    SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide

    SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide

    Shimano BSA 73mm

    Shimano BSA 73mm

    Headset

    Acros ICR

    Acros ICR

    Acros ICR

    Acros ICR

    Acros ICR

    Acros ICR

    Stem

    SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon integrated bar/stem

    SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon integrated bar/stem

    Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°

    Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°

    Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°

    Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°

    Handlebar

    SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon, integrated bar/stem, internal cable routing, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, -6° stem, 1-1/8" clamp

    SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon, integrated bar/stem, internal cable routing, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, -6° stem, 1-1/8" clamp

    Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm

    Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm

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

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

    Saddle

    Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails

    Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails

    Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails

    Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails

    Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails

    Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails

    Seatpost

    Fox Transfer SL Factory, Kashima, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

    Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

    Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

    Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

    Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

    Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

    Pedals

    Not Included

    Not Included

    Not Included

    Not Included

    Not Included

    Not Included

    Grips

    Cannondale XC Silicone

    RockShox Smooth Silicone

    Cannondale XC Silicone

    RockShox Smooth Silicone

    Cannondale XC Silicone

    Cannondale XC Silicone

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type

    SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type

    Shimano XT

    Shimano XT

    Crank

    SRAM XO T-Type, 34T

    SRAM XO, T-Type, 34T

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T

    Shimano Deore M6120, 32T

    Shimano M5121, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller

    SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller

    SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller

    SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller

    Shimano XT, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore 6100, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed

    SRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speed

    Chain

    SRAM XO, T-Type, 12-speed

    SRAM XO, T-Type, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore, 12-speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm 6-bolt rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano Deore M6100, 180/160mm RT54 rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Level Silver Stealth

    SRAM Level Silver Stealth

    SRAM Level Bronze Stealth

    SRAM Level Silver Stealth

    Shimano Deore M6100

    Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready

    DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready

    HollowGram XC-S 27, lightweight, high-impact carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready

    HollowGram XC-S 27, Lightweight, Hi-Impact Carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready

    Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready

    Stan's NoTubes Crest S2, 32h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    DT Competition Race, straight pull

    DT Competition Race, straight pull

    Gran Forza, straight-pull

    Gran Forza, straight-pull

    DT Swiss Competition Race

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 240 15x110, 6-bolt (F) / 240 Ratchet EXP 36, 6-bolt, XD driver (R)

    DT Swiss Lefty, 6-bolt (F) / 240 Ratchet EXP 36, 6-bolt, XD driver (R)

    (F) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm

    (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm

    (F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano TC-500, 12x148mm thru-axle

    (F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axle

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 240 15x110, 6-bolt (F) / 240 Ratchet EXP 36, 6-bolt, XD driver (R)

    DT Swiss Lefty, 6-bolt (F) / 240 Ratchet EXP 36, 6-bolt, XD driver (R)

    (F) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm

    (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm

    (F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano TC-500, 12x148mm thru-axle

    (F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axle

    Tires

    (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

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