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    MSRP
    ($2,746)
    $4,500
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    $5,000
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    $6,000
    $7,150
    $8,800
    $11,000
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    28.7 lbs29.1 lbs26.0 lbs26.2 lbs28.2 lbs24.9 lbs24.9 lbs22.9 lbs22.5 lbs22.3 lbs
    5.0
    4.9
    5.8
    5.8
    6.7
    6.6
    6.6
    7.1
    7.4
    8.7
    AluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID SelectRockShox RebaCannondale Lefty OchoCannondale Lefty OchoFox Performance Float 34Cannondale Lefty OchoCannondale Lefty OchoCannondale Lefty Ocho CarbonCannondale Lefty Ocho CarbonCannondale Lefty Ocho Carbon
    Shock
    RockShox Monarch RLRockShox Monarch RLRockShox Monarch RLRockShox Monarch RLFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS FactoryFox Float DPS Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    29″27.5″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX Eagle, Truvativ StyloNX Eagle, SX EagleGX Eagle, NX EagleGX Eagle, NX EagleGX Eagle, NX EagleX01 Eagle, GX EagleX01 Eagle, GX EagleXTR, XTXTRXX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm120mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm115mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Scalpel-Si 6
    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)

    27 mph

    Scalpel-Si 5

    25 mph

    Scalpel-Si 6

    27 mph

    Scalpel-Si Carbon Women's 2

    27 mph

    Scalpel-Si Carbon 4

    28 mph

    Scalpel-Si Carbon SE

    29 mph

    Scalpel-Si Carbon Women's 1

    29 mph

    Scalpel-Si Carbon 3

    29 mph

    Scalpel-Si Carbon 2

    29 mph

    Scalpel-Si Hi-MOD 1

    29 mph

    Scalpel-Si Hi-Mod World Cup

    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

    SmartForm C1 Alloy, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    SmartForm C1 Alloy, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    BallisTec Carbon, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    BallisTec Carbon, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    BallisTec Carbon, 115mm travel, Zero-Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 115mm travel, Zero-Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    BallisTec Carbon, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    BallisTec Carbon, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    BallisTec Carbon, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox SID Select, 100mm, Debonair, 15x110, tapered steerer, 42/51mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Reba RL, 100mm, Solo Air, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 42mm offset (27.5") 51mm offset (29")

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho, 27.5/29", 100mm, Chamber Damper with cable lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50/55mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho, 27.5/29", 100mm, Chamber Damper with cable lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50/55mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float Performance 34 Stepcast, 120mm, Grip Damper, Sweep adjust, 15x110, tapered steerer, 44mm (27.5) / 51mm (29) offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho, 27.5/29", 100mm, Chamber Damper with cable lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50/55mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho, 27.5/29", 100mm, Chamber Damper with cable lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50/55mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho Carbon, 27.5/29", 100mm, Chamber Damper with cable lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50/55mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho Carbon, 27.5/29", 100mm, Chamber Damper with cable lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50/55mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Lefty Ocho Carbon, 27.5/29", 100mm, Chamber Damper with cable lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50/55mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Monarch RL

    Travel100mm

    RockShox Monarch RL

    Travel100mm

    RockShox Monarch RL

    Travel100mm

    RockShox Monarch RL

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float DPS Performance EVOL, 115mm

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float DPS Performance EVOL, 100mm, remote-actuated

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float DPS Performance EVOL, 100mm, remote-actuated

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float DPS Performance EVOL, 100mm, remote-actuated

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float Factory DPS EVOL, 100mm, remote-actuated, Kashima coating

    Travel100mm

    Fox Float Factory DPS EVOL, 100mm, remote-actuated, Kashima coating

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    Headset

    Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings (Integrated steer stop size small only)

    Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings (Integrated steer stop size small only)

    Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings (Integrated steer stop size small only)

    Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings (Integrated steer stop size small only)

    Tange 1.5 for Tapered Steer tubes

    Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings (Integrated steer stop size small only)

    Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings (Integrated steer stop size small only)

    Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings (Integrated steer stop size small only)

    Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings (Integrated steer stop size small only)

    Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings (Integrated steer stop size small only)

    Stem

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 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 3 Flat, 6061 double-butted Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm

    Cannondale 3 Flat, 6061 double-butted Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 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

    Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm

    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

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

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

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

    Saddle

    Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Fabric Line Shallow Sport, steel rails

    Fabric Scoop Flat Elite, cro-mo rails

    Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails

    Fabric Line Shallow Sport, steel rails

    Fabric Scoop Flat Elite, cro-mo rails

    Fabric Scoop Flat Race, titanium rails

    Fabric Scoop Flat Race, titanium rails

    Prologo Zero II, Tirox rails

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    TypeRigid

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

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 2 Carbon, Micro Adjust, 31.6x400mm

    TypeRigid

    ENVE Carbon, 31.6 x 400mm, 0mm offset

    TypeRigid

    ENVE Carbon, 31.6 x 400mm, 0mm offset

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Not Included

    Grips

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Cannondale Low-Profile Locking Grips

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Fabric Funguy Locking Grips

    Cannondale Low-Profile Locking Grips

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    Shimano XTR, Shadow Plus

    Shimano XTR, Shadow Plus

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

    Crank

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 34T, Ai offset

    SRAM X1-1000 Eagle DUB, 34T, Ai offset

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 34T (XS, S) 32T (M), Ai offset

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 34T, Ai offset

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 32T. Ai offset

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 34T (XS, S), 32T (M), Ai offset

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 34T, Ai offset

    HollowGram, BB30a, 34T, Ai offset

    HollowGram, BB30 w/X-Sync® SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset

    SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB, 34T, Ai offset

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, 12-speed

    Shimano XTR, 12-speed

    SRAM Eagle AXS, 12-speed

    Cassette

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

    SRAM PG-1210, SX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed

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

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

    SRAM XG-1275, GX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed

    SRAM XG-1275, GX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed

    SRAM XG-1275, GX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed

    SRAM XG-1299, 10-50, 12-speed

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano XT, 12-speed

    Shimano XTR, 12-speed

    SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT500 hydro disc, 180/160mm RT56 rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Level T hydraulic Disc 180/160mm CenterLine Rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Level TL hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Level TL hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

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

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Level TL hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Level TL hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano Deore XT Race disc, 180/160mm XT rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano XTR Race, 180/160mm Ice Tech rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Level Ultimate hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT500 hydro disc

    SRAM Level T hydraulic disc

    SRAM Level TL hydro disc

    SRAM Level TL hydro disc

    SRAM Guide T hydro disc

    SRAM Level TL hydro disc

    SRAM Level TL hydro disc

    Shimano Deore XT hydro disc

    Shimano XTR Race

    SRAM Level Ultimate hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB STX i21 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

    WTB STX i21 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

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

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

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

    HollowGram 23, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 23mm inner width, tubeless ready

    HollowGram 23, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 23mm inner width, tubeless ready

    HollowGram 23, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 23mm inner width, tubeless ready

    HollowGram 23, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 23mm inner width, tubeless ready

    ENVE M525 Carbon, 24h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    Formula Grand Forza Stainless (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    Formula Grand Forza Stainless, straight pull (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    Formula Grand Forza Stainless, straight pull (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    DT Swiss Competition Race (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    DT Swiss Aerolite (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    Front Hub

    (F) Lefty 60

    (F) Formula 15x100

    (F) Lefty 60

    (F) Lefty 60

    (F) Formula 15x110

    (F) Lefty 60

    (F) Lefty 60

    (F) Lefty 60

    (F) Lefty 60

    (F) Lefty 60

    Rear Hub

    (R) Formula 12x142 w/ HG driver

    (R) Formula 12x142 w/ HG driver

    (R) Formula 12x142 w/ HG driver

    (R) Formula 12x142 w/ HG driver

    (R) Formula 12x142 w/ XD driver

    (R) Hollowgram w/ DT internals 12x142 w/ XD driver

    (R) HollowGram 12x142 rear w/ DT Swiss internals, XD driver

    (R) HollowGram 12x142 rear w/ DT Swiss internals, Micro Spline

    (R) Hollowgram w/ DT internals 12x142 w/ Micro Spline

    (R) DT Swiss C36 12x142 rear w/ XD Driver

    Tires

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready(R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready(R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready(R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready(R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready

    (F) Maxxis Ardent 27.5/29 x 2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready(R) Maxxis Ardent 27.5/29 x 2.25", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speedgrip Compound, tubeless ready(R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speed Compound, tubeless ready

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speedgrip Compound, tubeless ready(R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speed Compound, tubeless ready

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speedgrip Compound, tubeless ready(R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speed Compound, tubeless ready

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speedgrip Compound, tubeless ready(R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speed Compound, tubeless ready

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speedgrip Compound, tubeless ready(R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speed Compound, tubeless ready

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