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.

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, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Rims: Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
Hubs: (F) Shimano Deore, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano Deore, 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
Pedals: Not Included
Crank: Shimano M6120, 34T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 73mm
Chain: Shimano M7100, 12-speed
Rear Cogs: Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Shifters: Shimano SLX, 12-speed
Handlebar: Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
Grips: ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.
Stem: Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Headset: Acros ICR
Brakes: Shimano M6100, 180/160mm RT54 rotors
Brake Levers: Shimano M6100
Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost: Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Speeds: 12
Chain Device: Yes
Connectivity: Cannondale Wheel Sensor
Fork Travel: 120mm
Frame Travel: 120mm
Tire Size: 2.4
Material: Carbon