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    MSRP
    $8,300$8,500
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $8,500

    At Specialized

    Category
    TrailTrail
    Weight
    26.7 lbs
    8.0
    9.7
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID UltimateFox Factory Float 34
    Shock
    RockShox SIDLuxe UltimateFox Float X Factory
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbon
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X01 Eagle, Truvativ StyloX0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon SE LTD is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2024 Epic 8 EVO Pro
    Other Trail bikes
    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

    2021 Scalpel Carbon SE LTD

    28 mph

    2024 Epic 8 EVO Pro

    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

    All-New, 120mm travel, BallisTec Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube,Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    ColorMantis

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    ColorMantis

    Fork

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

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Factory, Grip2 Damper, 4 way adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound

    Fox Float Factory, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, LSC/ Rebound adjust, 190x45mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    Headset

    Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings

    Stem

    Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°

    Raceface Turbine R, 50mm, 35mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Cannondale 1 Riser, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm

    Roval Control Rise Carbon Handlebar, 780mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm

    Saddle

    Fabric Scoop Flat Race, titanium rails

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Seatpost

    Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M-L), 150mm (XL)

    Fox Transfer Factory, 30.9, 1X remote, (SM:125mm, MD: 150mm, L-XL: 175mm)

    Pedals

    Not included

    Grips

    ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

    Crank

    Truvativ Stylo C, 34T, Ai offset

    SRAM X0 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm, Alloy, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1295, XO1 Eagle, 10-52, 12-speed

    SRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52

    Chain

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM X0 Eagle

    Brakes

    SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc, 160/160mm CenterLine rotors

    Front: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm HS2 rotor, Rear: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm HS2 rotor

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm IW, tubeless ready

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull

    Stainless, 14g, black

    Front Hub

    (F) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss Star Ratchet inernals, 12x148mm

    Industry Nine 1/1, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h

    Rear Hub

    (F) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss Star Ratchet inernals, 12x148mm

    Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h

    Tires

    (F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready (R) Maxxis Rekon Race 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

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