Scalpel 3

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    Hold on Tight

    Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.

    Model Description

    Fast, light, and capable on XC courses or technical trails, the Scalpel 3 is built to fly. The frameset is made of our advanced lightweight carbon construction. Then it gets built up with a Shimano XT/Deore 12-speed drivetrain, remote-actuated RockShox SID Select suspension both front and rear, and Stan’s NoTubes Crest MK4 rims for excellent speed and control.

    What it's for

    The thrill of speed. Winning XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.

    Highlights

    • Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry
    • Lightweight RockShox SID Select 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock, with a TwistLoc remote lockout.
    • Shimano’s race-ready XT/Deore M6100 12-speed group.
    • Powerful, controllable Shimano Deore M6100 hydraulic disc brakes
    • Stan’s tubeless-ready Crest Mk4 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4” tires
    • Cannondale’s DownLow dropper seatpost

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    Travel Advisory
    Not just more travel – better travel. Thanks to the magic of our FlexPivot kinematics and Proportional Response suspension, Scalpel’s 120mm of travel delivers unreal traction, more control, and a hell of a lot more fun – with all the efficiency and responsiveness you’d expect from a World Cup race rig.
    Devilishly Fast
    Speed starts with the geometry, and Scalpel’s got the hole shot. It has a slack 66.6º head tube angle, a steeper 75.5º seat tube angle, and chainstays that get longer as the frames get bigger to keep the rider more balanced between the wheels. The result? More power and traction on the climbs, more pinpoint control in the corners, and a whole new level of confidence at speed.

    The Beauty of Speed

    This ain’t no fashion statement. This is pure, purposeful design. Every element of the Scalpel’s form is driven by function above all – kinematics, weight, stiffness, and capability. Features drive the shape, instead of the shape constraining the features. And fast looks good.

    Features

    Specs

    Details

    • Platform
    • Model Name
      Scalpel 3
    • Model Code
      C24403U

    Frameset

    • Frame
      Scalpel, lightweight carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native
    • Fork
      RockShox SID Select, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
    • Headset
      Acros ICR
    • Rear Shock
      RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc remote dual lockout

    Drivetrain

    • Rear Derailleur
      Shimano XT
    • Shifters
      Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
    • Chain
      Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
    • Crank
      Shimano Deore M6120, 32T
    • Rear Cogs
      Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
    • Bottom Bracket
      Shimano BSA 73mm

    Brakes

    • Brakes
      Shimano Deore M6100, 180/160mm RT54 rotors
    • Brake Levers
      Shimano Deore M6100

    Wheels

    • Rims
      Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
    • Spokes
      DT Swiss Competition Race
    • Tire Size
      2.4
    • Wheel Size
      29
    • Hubs
      (F) Formula CL-811, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT510B, 12x148mm thru-axle
    • Tires
      (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

    Components

    • Handlebar
      Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
    • Stem
      Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
    • Grips
      RockShox Smooth Silicone
    • Saddle
      Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
    • Seatpost
      Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

    Connectivity

    • Wheel Sensor
      Cannondale Wheel Sensor

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

    Geometry