The New Cutting Edge
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.
Where it thrives
High-speed trails
What it's built for
Full-throttle trail riding
Highlights
- Lightweight carbon FlexPivot frame / New RockShox Sid Select+ RL 120mm fork / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity
- Shimano XT hydraulic disc 12-speed group / HollowGram crank
- HollowGram 25 S carbon tubeless-ready wheels / Cannondale DownLow dropper post / Stash kit
Specs
DETAILS
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Platform
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Model NameScalpel Carbon SE 1
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Model CodeC24251M
FRAMESET
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FrameScalpel SE Carbon, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai offset, Stash compatible
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ForkRockShox SID Select+ RL, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
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HeadsetIntegrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered
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Rear ShockRockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound
DRIVETRAIN
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Rear DerailleurShimano XT
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ShiftersShimano XT, 12-speed
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ChainShimano SLX, 12-speed
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CrankHollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 32T, Ai offset
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Rear CogsShimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed
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Bottom BracketCannondale Alloy PressFit30
BRAKES
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BrakesShimano XT hydraulic disc, 180/160mm XT rotors
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Brake LeversShimano XT hydraulic disc
WHEELS
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Front HubFormula, 15x110mm
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Rear HubDT Swiss, 12x148mm
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Brake TypeDisc
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RimsHollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready
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SpokesDT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull
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Tire Size2.35
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Wheel Size29
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Tires(F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29x2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
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Front TireMaxxis Ardent Race, 29x2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
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Rear TireMaxxis Recon Race, 29x2.25", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
COMPONENTS
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HandlebarCannondale 1 Riser, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm
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StemCannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°
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GripsCannondale XC Silicone
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SaddleCannondale Scoop Flat Elite, cro-mo rails
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SeatpostCannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M-L), 150mm (XL)
CONNECTIVITY
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Wheel SensorCannondale Wheel Sensor
EXTRA
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Extra 1Stash Kit (Fabric 8-in-1 Mini Tool and Dynaplug tubeless puncture repair tool), Tubeless valve stems
Award Winner
Light. Stiff. Fast.
Don’t settle for just two. Pick all three. With its full carbon frame and new 4-bar FlexPivot suspension, the Scalpel is one of the lightest and stiffest full-suspension mountain bikes available. Built light to go fast = built right to have a blast.
The New Cutting Edge
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 capability
Scalpel’s progressive XC attitude has evolved even further with a slack and stable 67˚ headtube angle – combined with shorter stems, bigger tires, dropper posts and bigger travel: if you love riding trails fast, precise and in full control, then this is the bike for you.
