2024 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 DescriptionThe 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 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
- Race-ready RockShox SID Select+ 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock, with a TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout.
- Durable, smooth-shifting SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Silver Stealth brakes
- Light and fast Cannondale HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon cross-country wheelset
- 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
RockShox SID Select+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm 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 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
SRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm 6-bolt rotors
Rims
HollowGram XC-S 27, Lightweight, Hi-Impact Carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready
Spokes
Gran Forza, straight-pull
Hubs
(F) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle
(R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mmTires
(F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
(R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Handlebar
Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm
Stem
Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Grips
RockShox Smooth Silicone
Saddle
Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost
Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)