Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,300($2,405)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    26.0 lbs
    5.8
    5.6
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SIDFox Rhythm Float 32
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT, DeoreXT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    scott-sports.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 4 and Scott Scale 930 are both 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Scalpel HT Carbon 4 has a better fork, while the Scale 930 has better components and higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Scale 930
    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)

    26 mph

    Scalpel HT Carbon 4

    28 mph

    Scale 930

    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 Pearl

    Scale 3 Carbon / IMP Technology / HMF; BB92 / SW DM dropouts for Boost 12x148mm; SDS2 advanced Shock & Standing Damping System; ICCR Cable routing

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorBlack Pearl

    Fork

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 32 Float Rhythm Grip 3; 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / 44mm offset / tapered steerer; Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit 30 - 24mm

    Shimano BB-MT500 / shell 41x92mm

    Headset

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

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

    Stem

    Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Syncros FL2.0; 6° / integrated Spacer & Top Cap; 6061 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8"

    Handlebar

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

    Syncros Fraser 2.0 / Alloy 6061; T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm; Syncros Pro lock-on grips

    Saddle

    Cannondale Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails

    Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5

    Seatpost

    C3 Alloy, 27.2x400mm

    Syncros Duncan 2.0 / 10mm offset; 31.6x400mm

    Pedals

    Not Included

    Grips

    Cannondale TrailShroom

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT

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

    Crank

    Shimano M5121, 30T, 55mm chainline

    Shimano FC-MT511-1; 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R / Rapidfire Plus

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 / 10-51 T

    Chain

    Shimano Deore, 12-speed

    KMC X12

    Brakes

    Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors

    Shimano MT401 Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB STX i23, 32h, tubeless ready

    Syncros X-25 / 32H / 25mm; Tubeless ready

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion 2.0

    Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

    Front Hub

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

    Formula CL-811 / 15x110mm

    Rear Hub

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

    Shimano FH-MT410-B CL / Boost 12x148mm / Micro Spline

    Tires

    (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", Twinskin, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix compound, tubeless ready

    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray 29x2.25" / Preformance Folding / Addix / TLE Tubeless ready, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.25" / Preformance Folding / Addix / TLE Tubeless ready

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SM-RT10 CL / 180/F and 160/R

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