2024 Cannondale Scalpel XX SL - Custom - Black

The all-new Scalpel is a thrill ride. With the most advanced suspension and geometry ever to grace a lightweight race machine, plus aggressive XC spec, Scalpel finds extra speed on every part of the trail. Accelerate where others hesitate, grip where others slip, overtake where others brake. Scalpel leads the charge into a whole new era of XC. Punch your ticket, clip in, and get ready.

Hold on Tight 

Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.

Model Description

Built for winning races and scorching trails, the Scalpel is one of the fastest, lightest, and most capable mountain bikes on the planet. The frame is crafted with our advanced, super-light Series 1 carbon construction. SRAM’s potent XX SL AXS wireless electronic group handles the shifting. It rolls on speedy Enve Composite m5 carbon wheels, and features the top-of-the-line RockShox SID Ultimate fork, SIDLuxe Ultimate shock, and RockShox Rever AXS Seatpost.

What it's for

The 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
• Full RockShox equipped: SID Ultimate 120mm fork, SIDLuxe Ultimate shock, and Rever AXS dropper post
• Sleek Enve Composites m5 carbon sweep handlebar
• Super-fast Enve Composite am30 carbon wheelset
• Light, precise, and tough SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Ultimate Stealth brakes & Power Meter

Spec:
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 Ultimate, 120mm 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, 2P - Blue Crush w/ TwistLoc
Shock - RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45
Rims - Enve Composites m5 Carbon Wheelset, 24h, tubeless ready
Tires - (F) Vittoria Tire - Mezcal III - UCI - 29 x 2.35 - TLR / (R) Vittoria Tire - Mezcal III - UCI - 29 x 2.25 - TLR
Crank - SRAM XX Eagle T-Type - Quarq Spindle Based Power Meter w/ CeramicSpeed BSA Coated Bottom Bracket
Chain - SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
Cassette - SRAM XX SL Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur - SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS, T-Type w/ CeramicSpeed OSPW
Shifters - SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Ultimate Controller
Handlebar - Enve Composites m5 Sweep
Grips - RockShox TwistLoc Rubber
Stem - Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Brakes - SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM Centerline 180/160mm rotors
Saddle - Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost - RockShox Reverb AXS, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Warranty - Yes