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RRP £4,950,
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Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.
Model Description
Fast, light, and capable on XC courses or technical trails, the Scalpel 3 is built to fly. The frameset is made of our advanced Series 1 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.
What it's for
The thrill of speed. Winning 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
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
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Specification| Availability | In stock |
|---|---|
| BIKE year | 2026 |
| Category | Mountain Bike |
| Colour | Gunmetal Green |
| Condition | Brand new |
| Technical Specifications | Specs |
| 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 | |
| PNUM | 21649 |
| PRICE | £4299.99 |
| Available now | |
Reviews| Feel | Quality | Ride | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stefan Deicher |  |  | |  |
9.3 |
| Previous model reviewed. expertly packed | |||||
| Mr Gregg Rumble | | | | |
10 |
| Mr Daniel Eyers | | | | |
10 |
| Feel | 10 |
| Quality | 10 |
| Ride | 10 |
| Value | 9 |
| Overall rating | 9.8 |
Size guide
Mountain bike sizing for this model, with the available sizes shown alongside the guide.
Start with rider height, then adjust for reach, standover and riding style.
| Rider height | Frame size suggested | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (ft - in) | (cm) | Size | (in) |
| 4' 10" - 5' 2" | 148 - 158 | XS | 13 - 14 |
| 5' 2" - 5' 6" | 158 - 168 | S | 15 - 16 |
| 5' 6" - 5' 10" | 168 - 178 | M | 17 - 18 |
| 5' 10" - 6' 1" | 178 - 185 | L | 19 - 20 |
| 6' 1" - 6' 4" | 185 - 193 | XL | 21 - 22 |
| 6' 4" - 6' 6" | 193 - 198 | XXL | 23 - 24 |
Due to the size and weight of most bikes, a charge would apply to shipping remote regions, offshore UK and Ireland.
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