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    MSRP
    $6,000$579
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $579

    At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    24.9 lbs32.2 lbs
    6.6
    2.4
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    Cannondale Lefty OchoSuntour XCE
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    Carbon
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    X01 Eagle, GX EagleTourney, 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 Women's 1 is a 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension women’s 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 Women's 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
    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, 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 StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    Fork

    Lefty Ocho, 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

    SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

    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 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 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 Line Shallow Sport, steel rails

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    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 Low-Profile Locking Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

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

    Crank

    Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 34T (XS, S), 32T (M), 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 GX 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 GX Eagle, 12-speed

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Level TL 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 Level TL hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    Formula Grand Forza Stainless (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    Front Hub

    (F) Lefty 60

    Rear Hub

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

    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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