2025 Cannondale Scalpel 1 - Rally Red

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 1 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 XO AXS wireless electronic group handles the shifting. It rolls on speedy DT-Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon wheels, and features the top-of-the-line Fox Float Factory 34 SC Fork, Float Factory SL shock, and Factory Transfer SL 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 Fox Factory equipped: Float Factory 34 SC 120mm fork, Float Factory EVOL SL shock, and Factory Transfer SL dropper post
• Sleek SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon handlebar and stem
• Super-fast DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon cross-country wheelset
• Light, precise, and tough SRAM XO Eagle AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Silver Stealth brakes

Travel Advisory

Not just more travel – better travel. Thanks to the magic of our FlexPivot kinematics and Proportional Response suspension, Scalpel’s 120mm of travel delivers unreal traction, more control, and a hell of a lot more fun – with all the efficiency and responsiveness you’d expect from a World Cup race rig.

Devilishly Fast

Speed starts with the geometry, and Scalpel’s got the hole shot. It has a slack 66.6º head tube angle, a steeper 75.5º seat tube angle, and chainstays that get longer as the frames get bigger to keep the rider more balanced between the wheels. The result? More power and traction on the climbs, more pinpoint control in the corners, and a whole new level of confidence at speed.

The Beauty of Speed

This ain’t no fashion statement. This is pure, purposeful design. Every element of the Scalpel’s form is driven by function above all – kinematics, weight, stiffness, and capability. Features drive the shape, instead of the shape constraining the features. And fast looks good.

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
Fork - Fox Float Factory 34 SC, Kashima, 120mm, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Shock - Fox Float SL Factory EVOL SV, Kashima, 190x45, custom tune
Rims - 
DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready w/ DT Swiss 240 15x110, CenterLock (F) / 240 Ratchet EXP 36, CenterLock , XD driver (R)
Tires - (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Crank - SRAM XO T-Type, 34T
Chain - SRAM XO, T-Type, 12-speed
Cassette - SRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur - SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type
Shifters - SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller
Handlebar - SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon, integrated bar/stem, internal cable routing, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, -6° stem, 1-1/8" clamp
Grips - ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.
Stem - SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon integrated bar/stem
Brakes - SRAM Level Stealth Silver, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors
Saddle - Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails
Seatpost - Fox Transfer SL Factory, Kashima, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Warranty - Yes