Scalpel Carbon 3
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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$5,000Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
Fork | Cannondale Lefty Ocho |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | XT, SLX |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Dec 2022 · Sarah Bedford
This hardtail impressed us greatly with its all-round capability, compliance and seriously good spec for the price tag
Value for money
Slack head angle and SID SL fork give control and confidence
Strong-performing, mid-range drivetrain and brakes
Seat tube bottle boss position limits post-insertion depth
Chain slap
Brake pad rattle
Nov 2021 · Beta
For those times when even a regular Scalpel is too blunt an instrument.
Nov 2021 · James Smurthwaite
Now, just over a week later, we have the full details for the Cannondale Scalpel HT that replaces the F-Si as the brand's XC race hardtail..
Oct 2021 · Ryan Simonovich
Does the Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 slice and dice with life-saving precision, or does it need another trip to the operating room to turn it into a truly modern XC rig?
Efficient pedaling and climbing
Smooth and responsive RockShox suspension
Powerful Shimano brakes
Confident and predictable handling
Dependable dropper post
Geometry could go slacker and longer
Chain guide is extraneous and vulnerable
Marketing it as a trail bike is confusing
Apr 2021 · McCoy
How much difference can 20mm of travel make?
Feb 2021 · Mike Wirth
Cannondale Scalpel SE long term review. This bike has really impressed us and here is a detailed break down of why this bike is so much fun.
May 2020
Clever design touches aim for race-day gains.
May 2020
Here's all of the component specs, prices & builds for every 2021 Cannondale Scalpel mountain bike model offered, including SE and women's specific bikes!
Frame | Scalpel Carbon, 100mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit Colors: Mercury; Black; Candy Red |
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Fork | Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset Travel: 100mm |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound Travel: 100mm |
Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings |
Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
Handlebar | Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm |
Saddle | Prologo Dimension NRD, STN rails |
Seatpost | Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Not included |
Grips | Cannondale XC Silicone |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
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Crank | HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset |
Shifters | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
Cassette | Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed |
Chain | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
Brakes | Shimano Deore hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano Deore hydraulic disc |
Rims | Stan's NoTubes Crest S1, 28h, tubeless ready |
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Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
Front Hub | Lefty 60 |
Rear Hub | Shimano MT510 12x148 |
Tires | (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready |
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