2024 Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty
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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 DescriptionBuilt for winning races and scorching trails, the Scalpel 1 is one of the fastest, lightest, and most capable mountain bikes on the planet. The frame is crafted with our advanced, super-light Series 1 carbon construction. Our one-piece SystemBar XC-One carbon cockpit controls the unmatched steering precision of the Lefty Ocho Carbon 120 fork. SRAM’s potent XO AXS wireless electronic group handles the shifting, and it all rolls on the speedy DT-Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon cross-country wheelset.
What it's forThe 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
- Lefty Ocho Carbon – the smoothest, most advanced, most precise-handling XC fork in the world. Carbon upper, 120mm travel, with a TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout.
- Sleek SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon handlebar and stem
- Super-fast DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon cross-country wheelset
- Light, precise, and tough SRAM XO Eagle AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Silver Stealth brakes
- Fox Transfer SL dropper seatpost
SPECIFICATIONS
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
Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 120mm, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
Headset
Acros ICR
Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
Rear Derailleur
SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type
Shifters
SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller
Chain
SRAM XO, T-Type, 12-speed
Crank
SRAM XO, T-Type, 34T
Rear Cogs
SRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide
Brakes
SRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Level Silver Stealth
Rims
DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Competition Race, straight pull
Hubs
DT Swiss Lefty, 6-bolt (F)
240 Ratchet EXP 36, 6-bolt, XD driver (R)Tires
(F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
(R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Handlebar
SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon, integrated bar/stem, internal cable routing, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, -6° stem, 1-1/8" clamp
Stem
SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon integrated bar/stem
Grips
RockShox Smooth Silicone
Saddle
Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails
Seatpost
Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Please Note:
- Based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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