Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again. FEATURES: Travel Advisory: Not just more travel – better travel. Thanks to the magic of our FlexPivot kinematics and Proportional Response suspension, Scalpel’s 120mm of travel delivers unreal traction, more control, and a hell of a lot more fun – with all the efficiency and responsiveness you’d expect from a World Cup race rig. Devilishly Fast: Speed starts with the geometry, and Scalpel’s got the hole shot. It has a slack 66.6º head tube angle, a steeper 75.5º seat tube angle, and chainstays that get longer as the frames get bigger to keep the rider more balanced between the wheels. The result? More power and traction on the climbs, more pinpoint control in the corners, and a whole new level of confidence at speed. The Beauty of Speed: This ain’t no fashion statement. This is pure, purposeful design. Every element of the Scalpel’s form is driven by function above all – kinematics, weight, stiffness, and capability. Features drive the shape, instead of the shape constraining the features. And fast looks good. SPECS: Frame Scalpel, Series 1 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 Rear Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45 Rims/Wheels Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready Hubs (F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano TC-500, 12x148mm thru-axle Spokes DT Swiss Competition Race Tires (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready Crankset Shimano Deore M6120 Chainrings 32T Chain Guide N/A Bottom Bracket Shimano BSA 73mm Chain Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed Rear Derailleur Shimano XT Cassette/Rear Cogs Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed Shifters Shimano XT, 12-speed Handlebars Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm Grips Cannondale XC Silicone Stem Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6° Brakes Shimano Deore M6100, 180/160mm RT54 rotors Pedals Sold Separately Saddle Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails Seat Post Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)