Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD Ultimate

Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD Ultimate

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Sumarize

The Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD Ultimate is an XC race bike with ground-breaking suspension, aggressive geometry, and an incredibly light weight. With a Scalpel Hi-Mod Carbon frame, Lefty Ocho Carbon fork, and Fox Float DPS Factory EVOL shock, this bike is built for full gas performance. Other components include SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes, SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS rear derailleur, and SRAM Eagle AXS 12-speed shifter. It comes with Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO and Racing Ralph EVO tubeless ready tires, and Cannondale 1 Flat Carbon handlebars. This bike has a travel of 100mm both front and rear and boasts high resale value.

Highlights

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

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Description

SRP12499 €
CategoryCross-Country
Travel Front100 mm
Travel Rear100 mm
Wheels29 Carbon
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetSram XX1 EAGLE AXS
ShockFox
BrakesSram LEVEL Ultimate

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.

BikeRadar

Tom Marvin

A flat-out XC bike that rewards plenty of rider input but won’t provide a smoothed-out ride

Pros
  1. Stiff suspension makes the bike super-reactive to pedal inputs but still gives decent traction on loose climbs
  2. longer, slacker geometry (for an XC bike) works well on descents, provided you can keep the tyres stuck down
Cons
  1. Feedback-rich bikes feel quick but aren’t always the fastest option, especially over high-frequency chatter
  2. AI frame design and Lefty fork limit upgrade options

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...

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
Scalpel Hi-Mod Carbon, 100mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, Stash compatible
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Tinted Red

Suspension

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

Cockpit

Stem
Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°
Handlebars
Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm
Tape/Grips
Cannondale XC Silicone
Saddle
Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Shift Levers
SRAM Eagle AXS, 12-speed
Cassette
Chain
SRAM XX1 Eagle, Rainbow, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB, 34T, 55mm chainline
Chainrings
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc
Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim
HollowGram XC-S 27, Lightweight, Hi-Impact Carbon, 27mm IW, 28h, tubeless ready
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
HollowGram XC-S 27, Lightweight, Hi-Impact Carbon, 27mm IW, 28h, tubeless ready
Front Hub
(F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 Star Ratchet internals, 12x148mm thru-axle

Geometry Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD Ultimate

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 Hi-MOD Ultimate

What material is the frame of the Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD Ultimate?

The Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD Ultimate 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 12499 EUR