Cannondale 2024 Scalpel Carbon 2

The Scalpel 2 is a light, fast, and thrilling XC machine, capable of winning races or just blurring the trail around you. It’s built on a frame made of our advanced Series 1 carbon construction. A SRAM GX Eagle T-Type wireless electronic 1×12-speed drivetrain, premium RockShox SID Select+ suspension both front and rear, and our light and fast HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon wheelset round out the build.

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
• Race-ready RockShox SID Select+ 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock, with a TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout.
• Durable, smooth-shifting SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Silver Stealth brakes
• Light and fast Cannondale HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon cross-country wheelset
• Fox Transfer SL dropper seatpost

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 Select+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

Headset

Acros ICR

Rear Shock

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190×45, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type

Shifters

SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed

Crank

SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T

Rear Cogs

SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide

Brakes

SRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm 6-bolt rotors

Rims

HollowGram XC-S 27, Lightweight, Hi-Impact Carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes

Gran Forza, straight-pull

Hubs

(F) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle
(R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm

Tires

(F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29×2.4″, EXO Protection, tubeless ready 

(R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29×2.4″, EXO Protection, tubeless ready

Handlebar

Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm

Stem

Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°

Grips

RockShox Smooth Silicone

Saddle

Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails

Seatpost

Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)