The Purest Form of Racing.
A whole new breed of XC Hardtail, purpose built to hurt ‘em on the ups, drop ‘em on the downs and propel you straight to the top step.
Confidence on edge
No hesitant, fistful-of-brakes descending here. The ultra slack, 66.5° front end gives you the stability and control you need to really open it up on the downhills. Brake later. Corner harder. Pass on the descents.
Stay centered
Scalpel HT’s Proportional Response size-specific chainstays and steep seat angle keep you balanced between the wheels for better traction and power on the ups, and more confident control on the downs.
Drop the chatter
Sculpted flex zones in the chainstays partner with dropped seatstays to eat up the chatter from rowdy terrain, boosting control, smoothing the ride, minimizing fatigue. Go harder. Go faster. Go farther.
Specs
FRAMESET
Frame - Scalpel HT Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger
Fork - RockShox SID SL Select+ RL, 100mm, Debonair, remote lockout, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Headset - Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings
DRIVETRAIN
Rear Derailleur - Shimano XT
Shifters - Shimano SLX, 12-speed
Chain - Shimano SLX, 12-speed
Crank - Cannondale 1, BB30 83MTB, OPI SpideRing, 34T, 55mm chainline
Rear Cogs - Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket - Cannondale Alloy PressFit30
BRAKES
Brakes - Shimano M6100 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT64 rotors
Brake Levers - Shimano M6100 hydraulic disc
WHEELS
Rims - Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
Spokes - DT Swiss Competition
Tyres - (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", Twinskin, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix compound, tubeless ready
Tyre Size - 2.25
Wheel Size - 29
Hubs - (F) Shimano MT410, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT510, 12x148mm thru-axle
Front Tyre - Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", Twinskin, tubeless ready
Rear Tyre - Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix compound, tubeless ready
COMPONENTS
Handlebar - Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
Stem - Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Grips - Cannondale XC Silicone
Saddle - Cannondale Scoop Shallow Elite, hollow cro-mo rails
Seatpost - C2 Carbon, 27.2x400mm
CONNECTIVITY
Wheel Sensor - Cannondale Wheel Sensor
PLEASE NOTE THAT, BASED ON COMPONENT AVAILABILITY AND OTHER FACTORS, SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
