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Cannondale Scalpel 3 2026 Mountain Bike

Cannondale Scalpel 3 2026 Mountain Bike

RRP £4,950,

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Cannondale Scalpel 3

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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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Cassette 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
PNUM21649
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Sizing guide Mountain bike Bikes Size Guide

RIDER HEIGHTFRAME 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
Cannondale Scalpel 3
Cannondale Scalpel 3

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