The Scalpel Carbon is the ultimate XC race bike, offering ground-breaking suspension, aggressive geometry and feathery weight to let you go full gas from the get-go.
- Lightweight BallisTec carbon FlexPivot frame / Lefty Ocho fork / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity
- New SRAM X01 12-speed shifting / Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes
- HollowGram 25 carbon tubeless-ready wheels / Stash onboard repair kit
- It thrives on the race course and is built for chasing podiums.
Suspension for speed
The most advanced suspension ever made for XC. While others sacrifice performance to save weight, Cannondale's patented FlexPivot suspension delivers both. Incredibly light, with unreal grip, acceleration and control, it lets you go flat-out everywhere. More speed. More fun.
Degrees of Difference
Scalpel’s progressive geometry has evolved even further – Cannondale have a full degree and a half slacker headtube angle, one-degree steeper seat tube angle – creating an XC bike that’s more aggressive, lightning-fast, fun and stable everywhere, from the World Cup to your local loop.
FlexPivot
The key to Scalpel's incredible suspension performance and light weight. These patented carbon plates create virtual Horst link pivots, while being stiffer and lighter than bearings. Incredibly durable, flexible and completely maintenance-free.
Proportional Response
Unlike 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
Everything you need for lighting fast trailside repairs. A Fabric 8-in-1 mini tool in a quick-draw holster, a Dynaplug tubeless plug kit, and your CO2 inflator, all stashed neatly under your water bottle. Quick and easy.
OutFront Steering Geometry
Lefty's extra-long fork offset gives you more stability and confidence when things get rough while keeping the steering XC-quick everywhere else.
Connected
An 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 Integration
Cannondale'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 Bottles
Proper hydration, without the pack.
DirectLine Cable Routing
Tube-in-tube internal cable routing in the frame and swingarm makes installing cables quick and easy.