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    MSRP
    $8,800$579
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    $579

    At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    22.5 lbs32.2 lbs
    7.4
    2.4
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    Cannondale Lefty Ocho CarbonSuntour XCE
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS Factory
    Wheels
    Carbon
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    XTRTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 122 × 7
    Suspension
    FullHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm-
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Scalpel-Si Hi-MOD 1 is a 27.5″ / 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
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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)

    29 mph

    2021 Scalpel-Si 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
    Frame

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

    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

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

    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

    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

    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, BB30 w/X-Sync® 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 XTR, 12-speed

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano XTR Race, 180/160mm 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 Race

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition Race (Ai Offset dish - rear)

    Front Hub

    (F) Lefty 60

    Rear Hub

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