2025 Cannondale Scalpel 2 Smoke Black

Scalpel 2 

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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

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 1x12-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.

The thrill of speed. Winning World Cup XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.

Specifications

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+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Rear Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Rims HollowGram XC-S 27, Lightweight, Hi-Impact Carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready
Hubs (F) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm
Spokes Gran Forza, straight-pull
Tires (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Crank SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide
Chain SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
Rear Cogs SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
Rear Derailieur SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type
Shifters SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller
Handlebar Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm
Grips RockShox Smooth Silicone
Stem Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Headset Acros ICR
Brakes SRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors
Brake Levers SRAM Level Silver Stealth
Saddle Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Sizes SM, MD, LG
Connectivity Cannondale Wheel Sensor
Colour 1 Smoke Black (SMK)