The Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty is a cross-country race bike built for winning World Cup XC and marathon races, and for simply going fast on your local trails. It pairs the latest Scalpel's 120mm of FlexPivot rear suspension and Proportional Response-tuned geometry with a rowdy-ready spec that's as at home on technical singletrack as it is on the start line.
The frame uses Cannondale's super-light Series 1 carbon construction, and up front the unmistakable Lefty Ocho Carbon 120 fork delivers remarkably precise steering, with a TwistLoc Ultimate remote locking out front and rear together. A one-piece SystemBar XC-One carbon cockpit keeps the front end clean and light.
SRAM's XO Eagle AXS Transmission handles shifting with wireless, electronic precision, while SRAM Level Silver Stealth four-piston brakes provide plenty of control. It all rolls on a fast DT Swiss XCR 1501 carbon wheelset with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen tyres, and a Fox Transfer SL dropper lets you get low on the descents.
Features
- Superlight Series 1 carbon frame with FlexPivot chainstays and 120mm travel
- Proportional Response-tuned suspension and geometry for every frame size
- Lefty Ocho Carbon 120 fork with TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
- SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon bar and stem
- SRAM XO Eagle AXS Transmission wireless 12-speed drivetrain
- DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon wheelset
- SRAM Level Silver Stealth four-piston brakes
- Fox Transfer SL dropper seatpost
Sizing
- S: 154-165cm
- M: 162-175cm
- L: 172-182cm
- XL: 180-195cm
Specifications
DisciplineXC
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel120mm
Rear Travel120mm
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLifetime (frame)
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 - Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 120mm, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
Rear Shock - RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-position mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
Rims - DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline One, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready
Hubs - (F) DT Swiss Lefty, 6-bolt / (R) DT Swiss 240 Ratchet EXP 36, 6-bolt, XD driver
Spokes - DT Competition Race, straight pull
Tyres - (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 - SRAM XO, T-Type, 34T
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide
Chain - SRAM XO, T-Type, 12-speed
Cassette - SRAM XO Eagle, T-Type, 10-52, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur - SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type
Shifters - SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller
Handlebar - SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon, integrated bar/stem, internal cable routing, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, -6° stem, 1-1/8" clamp
Grips - RockShox Smooth Silicone
Stem - SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon integrated bar/stem
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, Tirox rails
Seatpost - Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Sizes - S, M, L, XL
Scalpel 1 Lefty 2026
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- 120 / 120mm travel
- Carbon frame
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The Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty is a cross-country race bike built for winning World Cup XC and marathon races, and for simply going fast on your local trails. It pairs the latest Scalpel's 120mm of FlexPivot rear suspension and Proportional Response-tuned geometry with a rowdy-ready spec that's as at home on technical singletrack as it is on the start line.
The frame uses Cannondale's super-light Series 1 carbon construction, and up front the unmistakable Lefty Ocho Carbon 120 fork delivers remarkably precise steering, with a TwistLoc Ultimate remote locking out front and rear together. A one-piece SystemBar XC-One carbon cockpit keeps the front end clean and light.
SRAM's XO Eagle AXS Transmission handles shifting with wireless, electronic precision, while SRAM Level Silver Stealth four-piston brakes provide plenty of control. It all rolls on a fast DT Swiss XCR 1501 carbon wheelset with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen tyres, and a Fox Transfer SL dropper lets you get low on the descents.
Features
- Superlight Series 1 carbon frame with FlexPivot chainstays and 120mm travel
- Proportional Response-tuned suspension and geometry for every frame size
- Lefty Ocho Carbon 120 fork with TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
- SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon bar and stem
- SRAM XO Eagle AXS Transmission wireless 12-speed drivetrain
- DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon wheelset
- SRAM Level Silver Stealth four-piston brakes
- Fox Transfer SL dropper seatpost
Sizing
- S: 154-165cm
- M: 162-175cm
- L: 172-182cm
- XL: 180-195cm
Specifications
DisciplineXC
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel120mm
Rear Travel120mm
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLifetime (frame)
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 - Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 120mm, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
Rear Shock - RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-position mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
Rims - DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline One, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready
Hubs - (F) DT Swiss Lefty, 6-bolt / (R) DT Swiss 240 Ratchet EXP 36, 6-bolt, XD driver
Spokes - DT Competition Race, straight pull
Tyres - (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 - SRAM XO, T-Type, 34T
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide
Chain - SRAM XO, T-Type, 12-speed
Cassette - SRAM XO Eagle, T-Type, 10-52, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur - SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type
Shifters - SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller
Handlebar - SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon, integrated bar/stem, internal cable routing, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, -6° stem, 1-1/8" clamp
Grips - RockShox Smooth Silicone
Stem - SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon integrated bar/stem
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, Tirox rails
Seatpost - Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Sizes - S, M, L, XL
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