Compare: 2021 Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD 1

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	Scalpel Hi-MOD 12021 Cannondale	Recommended Marlin 4 Gen 22024 Trek

MSRP	$10,250	$579
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$579 At Trek
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight		32.2 lbs
	7.3	2.4
Frame	Carbon	Aluminum
Fork	Cannondale Lefty Ocho Carbon	Suntour XCE
Shock	Fox Float DPS Factory
Wheels	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″	27.5″ / 29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Mechanical Disc
Groupset	XTR	Tourney, Altus
Drivetrain	1 × 12	2 × 7
Suspension	Full	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm
Rear Travel	100mm	-
Brand Site	cannondale.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD 1 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2

Other Crosscountry 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 Hi-MOD 1

22 mph

2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2

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 Hi-MOD 12021 Cannondale	Marlin 4 Gen 22024 Trek

Frame	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 Standard: PF30, Press Fit Color: Team Replica	Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit Color: Team Replica
Fork	Lefty Ocho Carbon, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil	Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil
Shock	Fox Float DPS Factory EVOL, 100mm, remote lockout, adjustable rebound
Bottom Bracket	Cannondale Alloy PressFit30	VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge
Headset	Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Stem	Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°	Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length
Handlebar	Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm	Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Saddle	Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails	Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
Seatpost	ENVE Carbon, 31.6 x 400mm, 0mm offset	Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length
Pedals	Not included	VP-536 nylon platform
Grips	ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano XTR	Shimano Tourney TY300
Front Derailleur		Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Crank	HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset	Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length
Shifters	Shimano XTR, 12-speed	Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed
Cassette	Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed	Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed
Chain	Shimano XT, 12-speed	KMC Z7, 7 speed
Brakes	Shimano XTR hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT86 Ice Tech rotors	Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc
Brake Levers	Shimano XTR hydraulic disc

Wheels

Rims	HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm IW, tubeless ready
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull
Front Hub	Lefty 60
Rear Hub	DT Swiss, 12x148
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
Disc Rotors		Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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