Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $3,025
    $4,329
    $3,699
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    23.0 lbs22.7 lbs
    5.8
    6.5
    6.1
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID SL SelectRockShox RebaRockShox SID
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbonAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT, SLXGX Eagle, X1XT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    trekbikes.com

    scott-sports.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3, Trek Procaliber 9.7, and Scott Scale RC Team are all 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Scalpel HT Carbon 3 has higher gearing, while the Procaliber 9.7 has carbon 29″ carbon wheels and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Procaliber 9.7
    Scale RC Team
    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

    Scalpel HT Carbon 3

    28 mph

    Procaliber 9.7

    28 mph

    Scale RC Team

    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

    Scalpel HT Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorBlack

    carbon frame

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorBlack

    Scale RC Carbon / IMP Technology / HMF; BB92 / SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm; SDS2 advanced Shock & Standing Damping System; ICCR Cable routing

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorBlack

    Fork

    RockShox SID SL Select+ RL, 100mm, Debonair, remote lockout, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID SL RL Air; 15x110mm Maxle Stealth / 44mm offset / Tapered steerer; Lockout / Reb. Adj. / 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

    SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit

    Shimano SM-BB71-41A / shell 41x92mm

    Headset

    Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings

    Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Syncros Pro Drop in / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8"; Bearing diameter size 42mm and 52mm

    Stem

    Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Size: S, Bontrager Elite, 35mm clamp, 13 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Elite, 35mm clamp, 13 degree, 70mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Elite, 35mm clamp, 13 degree, 80mm length

    Syncros XR1.5 -8°; Integrated Spacer & Top Cap; 2014 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8"

    Handlebar

    Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm

    Size: S, M, ML, Bontrager Kovee Elite, alloy, 35mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Syncros Fraser 1.5 / Alloy 7050 D.B.; T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm; Syncros Pro lock-on grips

    Saddle

    Cannondale Scoop Shallow Elite, hollow cro-mo rails

    Bontrager Verse Elite, austenite rails, 145mm width

    Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0; CRMO rails

    Seatpost

    C2 Carbon, 27.2x400mm

    Size: S, Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offset, 400mm length

    Syncros Duncan 1.5 / 10mm offset; 31.6x400mm

    Pedals

    Not Included

    Grips

    Cannondale XC Silicone

    ESI Chunky

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS; Shadow Plus / 12 Speed

    Crank

    Cannondale 1, BB30 83MTB, OPI SpideRing, 34T, 55mm chainline

    Size: S, SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, 52mm chainline, 175mm length

    Shimano XT FC-M8100-1 / Hollowtech 2; 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR / Rapidfire Plus; Ispec EV clamp

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed

    SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed

    Shimano XT CS-M8100-12 / 10-51 T

    Chain

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

    Shimano CN-M7100

    Brakes

    Shimano M6100 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT64 rotors

    Shimano hydraulic disc, MT501 lever, MT500 caliper

    Shimano XT M8100 Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M6100 hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready

    Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Syncros Silverton 2.0 6 Bolt; F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm; 25mm Tubeless ready rim / 28H / Micro Spline; Syncros Axle w/Removable Lever with Tool

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition

    Front Hub

    (F) Shimano MT410, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT510, 12x148mm thru-axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    (F) Shimano MT410, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT510, 12x148mm thru-axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 108T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle

    Tires

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29x2.25", Twinskin, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix compound, tubeless ready

    Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20''

    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray 29x2.25" EVO; Super Ground / TLE / 67EPI / Addix Speed Grip, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.25" EVO; Super Ground / TLE / 67EPI / Addix Speed Grip

    Disc Rotors

    Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 160mm

    Shimano SM-RT76 / 6 Bolt / 180/F and 160/R

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