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    Scalpel 2 Lefty2024 Cannondale
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    MSRP
    ($8,547)
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    8.5
    Frame
    		Carbon
    Fork
    		Cannondale Lefty Ocho
    Shock
    		RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		GX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    		The Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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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 2 Lefty

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Scalpel 2 Lefty2024 Cannondale
    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 Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Color: Smoke Black

    Fork

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

    Shock

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

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide

    Headset

    Acros ICR

    Stem

    Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails

    Seatpost

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

    Pedals

    Not Included

    Grips

    RockShox Smooth Silicone

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type

    Crank

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T

    Shifters

    SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed

    Brakes

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

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Level Silver Stealth

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    Gran Forza, straight-pull

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

    (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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