Bike Comparison
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    $4,000
    $4,000
    $4,500
    $4,725
    $5,500
    $6,000
    $7,500
    $7,500
    $9,000
    $12,000
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    Category
    TrailTrailCrosscountryCrosscountryTrailCrosscountryTrailCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    23.8 lbs
    6.3
    6.3
    5.6
    6.6
    7.3
    6.3
    8.0
    7.0
    7.3
    8.7
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID SelectRockShox SID SelectCannondale Lefty OchoFox Performance Float 34RockShox SID Select+Cannondale Lefty OchoRockShox SID UltimateCannondale Lefty OchoCannondale Lefty Ocho CarbonCannondale Lefty Ocho Carbon
    Shock
    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe Select+Fox Float DPS Performance EliteFox Float DPS PerformanceRockShox SIDLuxe Select+Fox Float DPS Performance EliteRockShox SIDLuxe UltimateFox Float DPS Performance EliteFox Float DPS FactoryFox Float DPS Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    29″29″29″29″29″29″29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX Eagle, Truvativ StyloSX Eagle, Truvativ StyloXT, SLXGX Eagle, NX EagleXTXTX01 Eagle, Truvativ StyloX01 Eagle, X0XTRXX1 Eagle AXS, SRAM
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm100mm120mm120mm100mm120mm100mm100mm100mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm100mm115mm120mm100mm120mm100mm100mm100mm
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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)

    25 mph

    Scalpel Carbon Women's SE

    27 mph

    Scalpel Carbon SE 2

    29 mph

    Scalpel Carbon 3

    25 mph

    Scalpel SE

    29 mph

    Scalpel Carbon SE 1

    29 mph

    Scalpel Carbon 2

    29 mph

    Scalpel Carbon SE LTD

    29 mph

    Scalpel Carbon LTD

    29 mph

    Scalpel Hi-MOD 1

    29 mph

    Scalpel Hi-MOD Ultimate

    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

    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

    All-New, 100mm 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

    Scalpel SE, 115mm, BallisTec Carbon, Zero-Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    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

    All-New, 100mm 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

    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

    All-New, 100mm 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

    All-New, 100mm travel, BallisTec Hi-Mod Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube,Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    All-New, 100mm travel, BallisTec Hi-Mod Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube,Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    Fork

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

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

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

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float Performance 34 Stepcast, 120mm, Grip Damper, sweep adjust, 3-Pos adj. 15x110, tapered steerer, 44mm (27.5) / 51mm (29) offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

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

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

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

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho Carbon, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho Carbon, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

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

    Travel100mm

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

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float DPS Performance EVOL, 115mm, 3-Pos lever

    Travel100mm

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

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound

    Travel100mm

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

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float DPS Factory EVOL, 100mm, remote lockout, adjustable rebound

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float DPS Factory EVOL, 100mm, remote lockout, adjustable rebound

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    Stem

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 5°, 60mm

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Handlebar

    Cannondale riser, butted 6061 Alloy, 31.8mm, 5° rise, 9° sweep, 760mm

    Cannondale riser, butted 6061 Alloy, 31.8mm, 5° rise, 9° sweep, 760mm

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

    Cannondale C3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm

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

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

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

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

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

    ENVE M5, Carbon, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 9° sweep, 760mm

    Saddle

    Fabric Line Shallow Sport, 142mm width, steel rails

    Fabric Scoop Radius Sport, steel rails

    Prologo Dimension NRD, STN rails

    Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails

    Fabric Scoop Flat Elite, cro-mo rails

    Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails

    Fabric Scoop Flat Race, titanium rails

    Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails

    Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails

    PROLOGO Dimension NDR CPC Tirox Saddle

    Seatpost

    Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm

    TypeRigid

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

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    TypeRigid

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

    TypeRigid

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

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    TypeRigid

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

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 1, UD Carbon, 31.6 x 400mm

    TypeRigid

    ENVE Carbon, 31.6 x 400mm, 0mm offset

    TypeRigid

    ENVE Carbon, 31.6 x 400mm, 0mm offset

    TypeRigid

    Grips

    ESI Racer's Edge Silicone Grips, 30mm dia.

    ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.

    ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.

    ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.

    ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.

    ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.

    ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.

    ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX Eagle

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano XT

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Shimano XT

    Shimano XT

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    Shimano XTR

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

    Crank

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 32T, Ai offset

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 34T, Ai offset

    HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset

    Truvativ Stylo 6K, 32T

    HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset

    HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset

    Truvativ Stylo C, 34T, Ai offset

    Truvativ Stylo C, 34T, Ai offset

    HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset

    SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB, 34T, Ai offset

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, 12-speed

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM XO Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano XTR, 12-speed

    SRAM Eagle AXS, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1230, NX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed

    SRAM PG-1230, NX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed

    SRAM PG-1230, NX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed

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

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

    Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed

    SRAM XG-1299, XX1 Eagle, Copper, 10-52, 12-speed

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, 12-speed

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, 12-speed

    SRAM XX1 Eagle, Copper, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano Deore hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Guide T hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 180/160mm XT rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 160/160mm XT rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

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

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 160/160mm XT rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano XTR hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT86 Ice Tech rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc, 160/160mm Centerline X rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc

    Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc

    Shimano Deore hydraulic disc

    SRAM Guide T hydro disc

    Shimano XT hydraulic disc

    Shimano XT hydraulic disc

    SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc

    Shimano XT hydraulic disc

    Shimano XTR hydraulic disc

    SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stan's NoTubes Crest S1, 32h, tubeless ready

    Stan's NoTubes Crest S1, 32h, tubeless ready

    Stan's NoTubes Crest S1, 28h, tubeless ready

    Stan's NoTubes Arch S1, 28h, tubeless ready

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

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

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

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

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

    ENVE M525 Carbon, 24h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    DT Swiss Champion

    DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull

    HollowGram, 2.0/1.8/2.0, straight-pull

    DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull

    DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull

    DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull

    DT Swiss Aerolite, straight pull

    Front Hub

    Formula 15x110 front, 12x142 rear w/ XD driver

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

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

    (F) Lefty 60 / (R) Custom DT Swiss, 36t Star Ratchet, 12x148mm thru-axle

    Rear Hub

    Shimano Deore, 12x148

    Shimano Deore, 12x148

    Shimano MT510 12x148

    Formula 15x110 front, 12x142 rear w/ XD driver

    DT Swiss, 12x148

    DT Swiss, 12x148

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

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

    DT Swiss, 12x148

    (F) Lefty 60 / (R) Custom DT Swiss, 36t Star Ratchet, 12x148mm thru-axle

    Tires

    (F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready (R) Maxxis Recon Race, 29 x 2.25", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    (F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready (R) Maxxis Recon Race, 29 x 2.25", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready

    Maxxis Ardent 27.5/29 x 2.4" front, 2.25" rear, EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    (F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready (R) Maxxis Recon Race, 29 x 2.25", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    (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

    Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready

    (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

    (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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