The all-new 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. Legitimately faster. Fundamentally lighter. Instantly better with unbreakable traction, incredible ability and unshakable control over every part of the course, the all-new Scalpel and Scalpel SE upgrade everything you know about performance. Ride one, and see for yourself.
At just 1910g, complete with shock and hardware, the new Scalpel is legitimately one of the lightest full suspension XC race frames in the world, and that's the least interesting thing about it.
It's all about the suspensionThe new Scalpel has the best, most advanced suspension ever created for a cross-country mountain bike. The patented FlexPivot design delivers more grip and more speed, and weighs next to nothing.
FlexPivotIncredibly durable. Incredibly flexible. These patented carbon plates create virtual Horst link pivots, while being stiffer and lighter than bearings, and not to mention completely maintenance-free.
This all-new speed machine comes in two different configurations: the ultralight, XC race-focused Scalpel; and the fast and furious trail-focused Scalpel SE. Your fast, your way.
Scalpel SE - the ultralight trail bikeMarathon racer or trail slayer?
All the benefits of a world-class XC bike for your backyard. With 120mm of travel front and rear, slacker geometry and more aggressive trail components, the Scalpel SE offers wicked speed and playful capability for trail riders who attack every ride like a race.
- Lightweight BallisTec carbon FlexPivot frame / RockShox SID Select 120mm fork
- SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed shifting / Shimano MT500 hydro disc brakes
- Stan's NoTubes Crest S1 tubeless-ready rims / Cannondale DownLow dropper post
- It thrives on high-speed trails and is built for full-throttle trail riding
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 capabilityScalpel’s progressive XC attitude has evolved even further with a slack and stable 67˚ headtube angle – combined with shorter stems, bigger tyres, dropper posts and bigger travel: if you love riding trails fast, precise and in full control, then this is the bike for you.
Proportional ResponseUnlike the competition, who use the same suspension kinematic across all sizes, Cannondale customise the layout of their suspension for each one, so that every rider, from the smallest to the tallest, experiences the same brilliant suspension performance.
STASH Kit ReadyCompatible with the STASH kit. Everything you need for lightning fast trailside repairs, stashed neatly under your water bottle. Quick and easy.
ConnectedAn integrated wheel sensor delivers hyper accurate speed, route and distance info, registers your bike, reminds you of needed service and more, all through the free Cannondale App.
Ai - Asymmetric IntegrationCannondale's unique offset drivetrain delivers big tyre/mud clearance while keeping the chainstays short for traction and agility. Factor in that it also creates a stiffer, stronger rear wheel, and Ai is a win-win.
Two Water BottlesProper hydration, without the pack.
DirectLine Cable RoutingTube-in-tube internal cable routing in the frame and swingarm makes installing cables quick and easy.