2023 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2
The New Cutting Edge.
Scalpel SE is the ultimate marathon racer and high-speed trail slayer. World Cup fast and all-mountain fierce – this is next-level cross-country mountain bike performance. Built for full throttle trail riding on high speed trails. This is your next Cape to Cape weapon!
Superior suspension. Superior traction.
Scalpel SE’s patented FlexPivot suspension results in more grip, more control, and more speed. 120mm of plush travel works so well that it feels like so much more – meaning all-day singletrack sessions are a gas.
Big trail capability
Scalpel’s progressive XC attitude has evolved even further with a slack and stable 67˚ headtube angle – combined with shorter stems, bigger tires, dropper posts and bigger travel: if you love riding trails fast, precise and in full control, then this is the bike for you.
Light. Stiff. Fast.
Don’t settle for just two. Pick all three. With its full carbon frame and new 4-bar FlexPivot suspension, the Scalpel is one of the lightest and stiffest full-suspension mountain bikes available. Built light to go fast = built right to have a blast.
Technical Specifications
Frame | Scalpel Carbon, 100mm travel, 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 |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound |
Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails |
Handlebars | Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm |
Stem | Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7° |
SeatPost | Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6x400mm |
Grips | Cannondale XC Silicone |
Front Brake | Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 160mm XT rotors |
Rear Brake | Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 160mm XT rotors |
Shift Levers | Shimano XT, 12-speed |
Front Derailleur | NA |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
Crankset | HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset |
Bottom Bracket | BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit Color: Graphite |
Cassette | Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed |
Chainrings | 34T |
Front Wheel | HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready |
Rear Wheel | HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready |
Front Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready |
Rear Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speed, tubeless ready |
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