The New Cutting Edge.
This is the ultimate XC race bike. Ground-breaking suspension, aggressive geometry and feathery weight let you go full gas from the gun.
Where it thrives
On the race course
What it's built for
Chasing podiums
Highlights
- Lightweight carbon FlexPivot frame / Lefty Ocho fork / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity
- Shimano XT hydraulic disc 12-speed group / HollowGram crank
- HollowGram 25 carbon tubeless-ready wheels / Stash onboard repair kit
Stiff. Light. Fast.
At just over 1900 grams, complete with shock, the new Scalpel frame is one of the lightest full suspension MTB frames on the market. Incredible suspension, impeccable handling and feathery weight – it’s a recipe for victory.
The World's Best XC Fork
Lefty Ocho is simply the most advanced, smoothest, most precise-handling ultralight fork ever made. Its one-of-a-kind design lets you float through the chop and slice through the chunder like nothing else.
Specifications:
Details:
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Platform:
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Model Name:Scalpel Carbon 2
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Model Code:C24301M
Frameset:
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Frame:Scalpel Carbon, 100mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible
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Fork:Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset
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Headset:Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings
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Rear Shock:Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound
Drivetrain:
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Rear Derailleur:Shimano XT
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Shifters:Shimano XT, 12-speed
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Chain:Shimano XT, 12-speed
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Crank:HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset
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Rear Cogs:Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed
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Bottom Bracket:Cannondale Alloy PressFit30
Brakes:
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Brakes:Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 160/160mm XT rotors
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Brake Levers:Shimano XT hydraulic disc
Wheels:
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Front Hub:Lefty 60
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Rear Hub:DT Swiss, 12x148mm
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Brake Type:Disc
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Rims:HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready
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Spokes:HollowGram, 2.0/1.8/2.0, straight-pull
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Tire Size:2.25
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Wheel Size:29
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Tires:(F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speed, tubeless ready
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Front Tire:Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready
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Rear Tire:Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speed, tubeless ready
Components:
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Handlebar:Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
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Stem:Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°
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Grips:Cannondale XC Silicone
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Saddle:Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
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Seatpost:Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6x400mm
Connectivity:
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Wheel Sensor:Cannondale Wheel Sensor
Extra:
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Extra 1:Stash Kit (Fabric 8-in-1 Mini Tool and Dynaplug tubeless puncture repair tool), Tubeless valve stems
Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.