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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