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Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the 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. Its FlexPivot frame is crafted with our advanced lightweight carbon construction, Shimano’s XT Di2 group cracks off shifts with digital accuracy, and RockShox’s SID Select+ RL fork leads with proven performance. With DT Swiss’s feathery XRC 1900 carbon wheels and a DownLow dropper post, it’s ready to lay down serious XC speed wherever you ride.
What it's for
The thrill of speed. Winning World Championship XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.
Highlights
- Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response Tuned Suspension and Geometry
- Shimano XT Di2 Wireless Drivetrain – Crisp electronic shifts under pressure, leaving manual gears in the dust
- RockShox SID Suspension – Race-proven SID Select+ RL fork, and SIDLuxe Select+ shock
- DT Swiss XRC 1900 Carbon Wheelset – featherweight XC performance with DT Swiss reliability
- Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post – Drop your post & drop the competition
- Cannondale 1 Carbon Bars and Conceal Stem – Light, precise, and clean
Disclaimer
Depending on the situation, differences or deviations between specified and installed components are possible. Alternatively, installed components correspond to the quality level of the selected components. Errors and omissions are excepted.