Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2

Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2

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Sumarize

The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2 is an aggressive XC race bike featuring a groundbreaking suspension, lightweight frame, and aggressive geometry ideal for racing. Some of its key components include a Scalpel Carbon frame with 100mm of travel, a Lefty Ocho fork with 100mm travel and a Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL shock with remote lockout. The bike also features Shimano XT brakes, rear derailleur, and shifter, along with HollowGram 25 wheels and Schwalbe Racing Ray and Ralph tires. Overall, the Scalpel Carbon 2 is a top-of-the-line race bike for those looking to go all out on the trails.

Highlights

  • Top Carbon Frame
  • Top Carbon Wheels
  • Driven by Pros in XC Worldcup!
  • Good Groupset components
  • Top brakes
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

SRP5899 €
CategoryCross-Country
Travel Front100 mm
Travel Rear100 mm
Wheels29 Carbon
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetShimano XT
ShockFox
BrakesShimano XT

Reviews

Pinkbike

James Smurthwaite

Cannondale's XC hardtail has a 66.5° head tube angle.

Loam Wolf

Sean Leicht

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.

Bikerumor

Tyler Benedict

The new 2021 Cannondale Scalpel mountain bike comes in their traditional 100mm travel version, plus a new 120mm Scalpel SE model. Both versions use the same frame, but only the 100mm Scalpel Carbon gets a premium Hi-Mod carbon fiber version that comes in at a...

Vital MTB

BHowell

Is It Trail Enough? 2021 Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 Tested The revised Cannondale Scalpel SE gets a more relaxed geometry in the name of being trail-worthy, but is it enough?

Pros
  1. Lightweight
  2. Super fast, carries speed well
  3. Efficient
  4. Integrated tool storage
  5. Ready to race
  6. King of the lunch ride
  7. Feels great when putting forth max effort
Cons
  1. Easily overwhelmed in moderately challenging terrain
  2. Hard tires struggle for grip with XT braking power
  3. Bike builds speed quickly but is a challenge to maintain control
  4. Feels great when putting forth max effort

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
Scalpel Carbon, 100mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
GraphiteStealth GreySlate Gray

Suspension

Fork
Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound

Cockpit

Stem
Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°
Handlebars
Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
Tape/Grips
Cannondale XC Silicone
Saddle
Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shift Levers
Shimano XT, 12-speed
Cassette
Chain
Shimano XT, 12-speed
Crankset
HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset
Chainrings
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Brakes

Front Brake
Shimano XT hydraulic disc
Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim
HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready
Front Hub
Lefty 60
Thru Axle
DT Swiss, 12x148mm

Geometry Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2

SizeSMLXL
Seat Tube Length (mm)43444852
Seat Tube Angle74.5°74.5°74.5°74.5°
Head Tube Length (mm)95105115125
Head Tube Angle68°68°68°68°
Top Tube Length (mm)53.155.357.760.3
Chainstay Length (mm)436436436436
Wheelbase (mm)1128115111751199
Standover (mm)74.374.574.574.8
Stack (mm)58.259.160.161
Reach (mm)41.543.545.547.5

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2

What material is the frame of the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2?

The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2 ist crafted with Carbon. The wheels of this bike are made of carbon!

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Cannondale?

The SRP Price is our information at 5899 EUR