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. 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.
Cannondale Scalpel 3 Full Suspension Bike Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the World Cup winning Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again. Fast, light, and capable on XC courses or technical trails, the Scalpel 3 is built to fly. The frameset is made of our advanced lightweight carbon construction. Then it gets built up with a Shimano XT/Deore 12-speed drivetrain, remote-actuated RockShox SID Select suspension both front and rear, and Stan’s NoTubes Crest MK4 rims for excellent speed and control.
Cannondale Scalpel 3 Full Suspension Bike What it's for
The thrill of speed. Winning XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.
Highlights
- Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry
- Lightweight RockShox SID Select 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock, with a TwistLoc remote lockout.
- Shimano’s race-ready XT/Deore M6100 12-speed group.
- Powerful, controllable Shimano Deore M6100 hydraulic disc brakes
- Stan’s tubeless-ready Crest Mk4 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4” tires
- Cannondale’s DownLow dropper seatpost
Cannondale Scalpel 3 Full Suspension Bike Specification
Details
- Platform Scalpel
- Model Name Scalpel 3
- Model Code C24403U
Frameset
- Frame Scalpel, lightweight 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 Select, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
- Headset Acros ICR
- Rear Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Drivetrain
- Rear Derailleur Shimano XT
- Shifters Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
- Chain Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
- Crank Shimano Deore M6120, 32T
- Rear Cogs Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
- Bottom Bracket Shimano BSA 73mm
Brakes
- Brakes Shimano Deore M6100, 180/160mm RT54 rotors
- Brake Levers Shimano Deore M6100
Wheels
- Rims Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
- Spokes DT Swiss Competition Race
- Tire Size 2.4
- Wheel Size 29
- Hubs (F) Formula CL-811, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT510B, 12x148mm thru-axle
- Tires (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Components
- Handlebar Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
- Stem Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
- Grips RockShox Smooth Silicone
- Saddle Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
- Seatpost Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Connectivity
- Wheel Sensor Cannondale Wheel Sensor
Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.