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    MSRP
    $7,150$579
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    22.9 lbs32.2 lbs
    7.1
    2.4
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    Cannondale Lefty Ocho CarbonSuntour XCE
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    Carbon
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    XTR, XTTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 122 × 7
    Suspension
    FullHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm-
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon 2 is a 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with 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-Si Carbon 2

    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
    Frame

    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, Press Fit

    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 StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Fork

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

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

    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° backsweep, 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

    Fabric Scoop Flat Race, titanium rails

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 2 Carbon, Micro Adjust, 31.6x400mm

    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

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XTR, Shadow Plus

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    HollowGram, BB30a, 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 XT, 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 Deore XT Race disc, 180/160mm XT 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 Deore XT hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

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

    Front Hub

    (F) Lefty 60

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

    (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

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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