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.
Where it thrives: High-speed trails
What it’s built for: Full-throttle trail riding
FEATURES:
- 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.
SPECS:
| Frame | Scalpel SE Carbon, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai offset, Stash compatible |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select+ RL, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset |
| Rear Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound |
| Rims/Wheels | HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm IW, tubeless ready |
| Hubs | DT Swiss, 12x148 [R], Formula, 15x110 [F] |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull |
| Tires | (F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready, (R) Maxxis Recon Race, 29 x 2.25", EXO Protection, tubeless ready |
| Crankset | HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, Ai offset |
| Chainrings | 32T |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
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Cassette/Rear Cogs
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Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Shifters | Shimano XT, 12-speed |
| Handlebars | Cannondale 1 Riser, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm |
| Stem | Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7° |
| Brakes | Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 180/160mm XT rotors |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Flat Elite, cro-mo rails |
| Seat Post | Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M-L), 150mm (XL) |
*In the bicycle industry, suppliers and factories sometimes change specs without notice and state that they are "subject to change without notice". This is because bicycles are made from hundreds of parts which come from dozens of vendors. Parts are sometimes updated to the most current production generation/iteration one gets better or more current parts or a comparable part. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.