Technical information
Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2, this is the ultimate XC racing bike. Revolutionary suspension, aggressive geometry and “featherweight” let you go completely open gas always. The new Scalpel frame is one of the lightest double suspension MTB frames ever made: it has a rear shock absorber, but it weighs just over 1,900 grams. Incredible suspension, impeccable handling and extreme lightness: the perfect recipe to win. Lefty, the most avant-garde XC fork ever created, fluid and ultra-light, which ensures precise driving. The unique design of its kind allows you to pass on branches and roots and to curve perfectly even in the most extreme situations.
- Frame: All-New, 100mm travel, BallisTec Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible.
- 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.
- Rims: HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm IW, tubeless ready.
- Hubs: (F) Lefty 60 / (R) DT Swiss, 12x148mm thru-axle.
- Spokes: HollowGram 2.0 / 1.8 / 2.0.
- Tires: F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25 “, SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25”, SnakeSkin, Addix Speed, tubeless ready.
- Pedals: Not included.
- Crankset: HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset.
- Bottom bracket: Cannondale Alloy PressFit30.
- Chain: Shimano XT, 12-speed.
- Sprockets: Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed.
- Rear derailleur: Shimano XT.
- Brake levers: Shimano XT, 12-speed.
- Handlebar: Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3rd rise, 8th sweep, 760mm.
- Knobs: ESI Silicone 32mm Grips.
- Stem: Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1 / 8 “, 31.8, 7 °.
- Headset: Integrated, 1-1 / 8 to 1.5 “, sealed angular contact bearings.
- Brakes: Shimano XT M8100 hydraulic disc, 160 / 160mm XT rotors.
- Saddle: Prologue Dimension NDR, STN rails.
- Seatpost: Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm.
- Extra (s): Tubeless valve stems.
- Color: slate grey.