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Cannondale Scalpel Carbon Se 2 Mountain Bike 2021

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.
Highlights

Lightweight BallisTec carbon FlexPivot frame / RockShox SID Select 120mm fork
SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed shifting / Shimano MT500 hydro disc brakes
Stan’s NoTubes Crest S1 tubeless-ready rims / Cannondale DownLow dropper post

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.
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.
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.
Specifications:

Frame
All-New 120mm travel BallisTec Carbon Proportional Response Tuned FlexPivot Chainstay PF30-83 Tapered HeadtubeSpeed Release 12mm thru axle Ai Offset Stash compatible

Fork
New RockShox TBA

Rear Shock
New RockShox TBA

Rims
Stan’s NoTubes Crest S1 32h tubeless ready

Hubs
(F) Shimano Deore 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano Deore 12x148mm thru-axle

Spokes
Stainless Steel 14g

Tires
(F) Maxxis Ardent Race 29 x 2.35"" EXO Protection tubeless ready (R) Maxxis Recon Race 29 x 2.25"" EXO Protection tubeless ready

Pedals
Not included

Crank
Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB 34T Ai offset

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

Chain
SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed

Rear Cogs
SRAM PG-1230 NX Eagle 11-50 12-speed

Front Derailleur
N/A

Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle

Shifters
SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed

Handlebar
Cannondale riser butted 6061 Alloy 31.8mm 5° rise 9° sweep 760mm

Grips
ESI Silicone 32mm Grips

Stem
Cannondale 3 6061 Alloy 31.8 7°

Headset
Integrated Sealed Bearing Tapered

Brakes
Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc 180/160mm RT54 rotors

Brake Levers
Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc

Saddle
Fabric Scoop Radius Sport steel rails

Seatpost
Cannondale DownLow Dropper internal routing 31.6 100mm (S) 125mm (M-L) 150mm (XL)

Speeds
12

Brake Type
Disc

Fork Travel
120mm

Frame Travel
120mm

Front Hub
Shimano Deore 15×110

Front Tyre Size
2.35

Material
Carbon

Rear Hub
Shimano Deore 12×148

Tyre Size
2.35

What Built For
Full-throttle trail riding

Wheel Size
29