Cannondale Scalpel Carbon SE 1

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.

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.

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.

FlexPivot
The key to Scalpel’s incredible suspension performance and light weight. These patented carbon plates create virtual Horst link pivots, while being stiffer and lighter than bearings. Incredibly durable. Incredibly flexible. And completely maintenance-free.

Proportional Response
Unlike the competition, who use the same suspension kinematic across all sizes, Cannondale customizes the layout of suspension for each one, so that every rider, from the smallest to the tallest, experiences the same brilliant suspension performance.

STASH Kit Compatible
Compatible with the STASH kit (purchased separately). An aftermarket kit containing everything you need for lightning-fast trailside repairs stashes neatly under your water bottle. Quick and easy.

Connected
An integrated wheel sensor delivers hyper accurate speed, route and distance info, registers your bike, reminds you of needed service and more, all through the free Cannondale App.

Ai – Asymmetric Integration
The offset drivetrain delivers big tire/mud clearance while keeping the chainstays short for traction and agility. Factor in that it also creates a stiffer, stronger rear wheel, and Ai is a win-win-win.

Features

• 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
• It's built for full-throttle trail riding
• Two Waterbottles: Proper hydration, without the pack. Hallelujah!
• DirectLine Cable Routing: Tube-in-tube internal cable routing in the frame and swingarm makes installing cables quick and easy.

Tech specs

Frameset
Frame: Scalpel SE Carbon, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai offset, Stash compatible
Fork: RockShox SID Select+ RL, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Headset: Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered
Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound

Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Shifters: Shimano XT, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano SLX, 12-speed
Crank: HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 32T, Ai offset
Rear Cogs: Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket: Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Brakes
Brakes: Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 180/160mm XT rotors
Brake Levers: Shimano XT hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims: HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready
Front Hub: Formula, 15x110mm
Rear Hub: DT Swiss, 12x148mm
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull
Tires: (F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29x2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Tire Size: 2.35
Wheel Size: 29
Front Tire: Maxxis Ardent Race, 29x2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Rear Tire: Maxxis Recon Race, 29x2.25", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

Components
Handlebar: Cannondale 1 Riser, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm
Stem: Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°
Grips: Cannondale XC Silicone
Saddle: Cannondale Scoop Flat Elite, cro-mo rails
Seatpost: Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M-L), 150mm (XL)

Connectivity
Wheel Sensor: Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Included
Stash Kit (Fabric 8-in-1 Mini Tool and Dynaplug tubeless puncture repair tool), Tubeless valve stems

Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.