Cannondale Scalpel 2

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

Model Description

The Scalpel 2 is a light, fast, and thrilling XC machine, capable of winning races or just blurring the trail around you. It’s built on a frame made of our advanced Series 1 carbon construction. A SRAM GX Eagle T-Type wireless electronic 1x12-speed drivetrain, premium RockShox SID Select+ suspension both front and rear, and our light and fast HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon wheelset round out the build.

What it's for

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

Highlights

Superlight premium Series 1 Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry
Race-ready RockShox SID Select+ 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock
Durable, smooth-shifting SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Bronze Stealth brakes
Light and fast Cannondale HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon cross-country wheelset
Fox Transfer SL dropper seatpost

Specs

FRAMESET

Frame
Scalpel, Series 1 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+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Headset
Acros ICR
Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45

DRIVETRAIN

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type
Shifters
SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
Crank
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T
Rear Cogs
SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide

BRAKES

Brakes
SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Level Bronze Stealth

WHEELS

Rims
HollowGram XC-S 27, lightweight, high-impact carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready
Spokes
Gran Forza, straight-pull
Tire Size
2.4
Wheel Size
29
Hubs
(F) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm
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 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm
Stem
Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Grips
Cannondale XC Silicone
Saddle
Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost
Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

CONNECTIVITY

Wheel Sensor
Cannondale Wheel Sensor

***Components subject to change without notice.