Compare: 2021 Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon SE

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	Scalpel-Si Carbon SE2021 Cannondale	Recommended Marlin 4 Gen 22024 Trek

MSRP	$5,000	$579
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$579 At Trek
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	28.2 lbs	32.2 lbs
	6.7	2.4
Frame	Carbon	Aluminum
Fork	Fox Performance Float 34	Suntour XCE
Shock	Fox Float DPS Performance
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″ / 29″	27.5″ / 29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Mechanical Disc
Groupset	GX Eagle, NX Eagle	Tourney, Altus
Drivetrain	1 × 12	2 × 7
Suspension	Full	Hardtail
Front Travel	120mm	100mm
Rear Travel	115mm	-
Brand Site	cannondale.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon SE 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

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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)

28 mph

2021 Scalpel-Si Carbon SE

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-Si Carbon SE2021 Cannondale	Marlin 4 Gen 22024 Trek

Frame	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 Standard: PF30, 83mm, 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 Standard: PF30, 83mm, Press Fit
Fork	Fox Float Performance 34 Stepcast, 120mm, Grip Damper, Sweep adjust, 15x110, tapered steerer, 44mm (27.5) / 51mm (29) 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 Performance EVOL, 115mm
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83	VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge
Headset	Tange 1.5 for Tapered Steer tubes	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Stem	Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 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 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm	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 Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails	Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails
Seatpost	Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)	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	Fabric Funguy Locking Grips	Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle	Shimano Tourney TY300
Front Derailleur		Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Crank	Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 32T. 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	SRAM NX Eagle, 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	SRAM XG-1275, GX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed	Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed
Chain	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	KMC Z7, 7 speed
Brakes	SRAM Guide T hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline 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	SRAM Guide T hydro disc

Wheels

Rims	Stan's NoTubes Arch S1, 28h, tubeless ready
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - rear)
Front Hub	(F) Formula 15x110
Rear Hub	(R) Formula 12x142 w/ XD driver
Tires	(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
Disc Rotors		Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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