Scalpel HT Carbon 2

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          The Purest Form of Racing.

          A whole new breed of XC Hardtail, purpose built to hurt ‘em on the ups, drop ‘em on the downs and propel you straight to the top step.

          Where it thrives

          Between the tape

          What it's built for

          Speed, Efficiency, and Endurance

          Highlights

          • Progressive, superlight carbon frame / Lefty Ocho 100mm fork
          • Shimano XT 12-speed group / XT disc brakes
          • Cannondale C1 Carbon bar and post / Cannondale Wheel Sensor

          Award Winner

          The purest form of racing

          Confidence on edge

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          No hesitant, fistful-of-brakes descending here. The ultra slack, 66.5° front end gives you the stability and control you need to really open it up on the downhills. Brake later. Corner harder. Pass on the descents.

          Stay centered

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          Scalpel HT’s Proportional Response size-specific chainstays and steep seat angle keep you balanced between the wheels for better traction and power on the ups, and more confident control on the downs.

          Features

          Lead with Lefty
          100mm of the smoothest, most precise-handling ultralight front suspension out there. Extra- long fork offset brings extra agility to the super stable front end. Better control, more speed.
          Drop the chatter
          Sculpted flex zones in the chainstays partner with dropped seatstays to eat up the chatter from rowdy terrain, boosting control, smoothing the ride, minimizing fatigue. Go harder. Go faster. Go farther.

          The Purest Form of Racing

          Specs

          Details

          • Platform
          • Model Name
            Scalpel HT Carbon 2
          • Model Code
            C25231U

          Frameset

          • Frame
            Scalpel HT Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger
          • Fork
            Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset
          • Headset
            Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings

          Drivetrain

          • Rear Derailleur
            Shimano XT
          • Shifters
            Shimano XT, 12-speed
          • Chain
            Shimano SLX, 12-speed
          • Crank
            HollowGram, BB30 83MTB, OPI SpideRing, 34T, 55mm chainline
          • Rear Cogs
            Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed
          • Bottom Bracket
            Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

          Brakes

          • Brakes
            Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 180/160mm XT rotors
          • Brake Levers
            Shimano XT hydraulic disc

          Wheels

          • Rims
            Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
          • Spokes
            DT Swiss Competition
          • Tire Size
            2.25
          • Wheel Size
            29
          • Hubs
            (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) Shimano7110, 12x148mm thru-axle
          • 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
          • 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

          Components

          • Handlebar
            Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° backsweep, 760mm
          • Stem
            Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
          • Grips
            Cannondale XC Silicone
          • Saddle
            Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails
          • Seatpost
            Cannondale C1 Carbon, 27.2x400mm

          Connectivity

          • Wheel Sensor
            Cannondale Wheel Sensor

          Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.

          Geometry