MSRP | $4,500 | $5,500 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
| Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 | Cannondale Lefty |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo | X01 Eagle, GX Eagle |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 120mm | 120mm |
Rear Travel | 115mm | 115mm |
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Summary | The Cannondale Scalpel SE 2 and Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 are both 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bikes. The Scalpel SE 2 has a better fork, while the Scalpel SE 1 has better components. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Scalpel SE, 115mm, BallisTec Carbon, Zero-Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit | Scalpel SE, 115mm, BallisTec Carbon, Zero-Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
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Fork | Fox Float 34, Performance Elite Series, 120mm, FIT-4 Damper, 3 Position Adjust, 110x15, 51mm Offset Travel: 120mm | Lefty 2.0 Alloy OPI, 2Spring, 120mm, PBR Isolated Damper Technology, 55mm offset (29), 50mm offset (27.5) Travel: 120mm |
Shock | Fox Float Performance DPS EVOL SV, 3 Position Adjust 115mm Travel | Fox Float Performance Elite DPS EVOL SV, 3 Position Adjust 115mm Travel |
Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
Stem | Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 60mm, 31.8, 5° | Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 60mm, 31.8, 5° |
Handlebar | Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4° upsweep, 9° backsweep, 760x15mm | Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4° upsweep, 9° backsweep, 760x15mm |
Saddle | Fabric Scoop Flat Race w/ Titanium Rails | Fabric Scoop Flat Race w/ Titanium Rails |
Seatpost | RaceFace Aeffect Dropper, 31.6mm, 125/150mm travel. | RaceFace Turbine Dropper, 31.6mm, 125/150mm travel. |
Pedals | Not included | Not included |
Grips | Cannondale Lock-On | Cannondale Lock-On |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed | SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed |
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Crank | Truvativ Stylo Eagle 6K, 32t | Truvativ Stylo Eagle 7K, 32t |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed Trigger | SRAM GX Eagle 12 speed Trigger |
Cassette | SRAM 1275 Eagle 10-50t 12-speed | SRAM 1275 Eagle 10-50t 12 speed |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
Chain Guide | N/A | N/A |
Brakes | SRAM Level TL hydro disc, 180/160mm, Centerline Rotors | Shimano XT hydro disc, 180/160mm |
Brake Levers | SRAM Level TL | Shimano XT hydro disc |
Rims | Stans Notubes ZTR ARCH S1 28hole, Tubeless Ready, 26mm inner | Stans NoTubes ZTR ARCH MK3 28hole, Tubeless ready, 26mm inner |
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Spokes | DT Swiss Competition | DT Swiss Competition |
Front Hub | Formula 110x15 Boost front, Formula 142x12 with XD driver, rear | Lefty 60 front, HollowGram by DT-Swiss 142x12 straight pull 28 hole rear (Ai Offset Dish). |
Rear Hub | Formula 110x15 Boost front, Formula 142x12 with XD driver, rear | Lefty 60 front, HollowGram by DT-Swiss 142x12 straight pull 28 hole rear (Ai Offset Dish). |
Tires | Maxxis Ardent 2.4"/2.25", Dual Compound, EXO Protection, Tubeless Ready, gumwall | Maxxis Ardent 2.4"/2.25", Dual Compound, EXO Protection, Tubeless Ready |