The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 1 is a full-suspension cross-country race bike built for speed, whether you're chasing XC and marathon results or just enjoying fast, flowing trail rides. Its lightweight Series 1 carbon frame uses a FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of Proportional Response tuned travel, giving efficient pedalling with enough capability for rougher, more technical courses.
Up front, the Lefty Ocho Carbon 120 fork delivers precise, smooth steering, paired with the one-piece SystemBar XC-One carbon cockpit. A TwistLoc Ultimate remote locks out both fork and shock from the bar for long climbs and sprints.
Shifting is handled by SRAM's XO Eagle AXS Transmission wireless 12-speed group, with SRAM Level Silver Stealth four-piston brakes for control. Fast-rolling DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon wheels and a Fox Transfer SL dropper round off a build that's ready to race straight out of the box.
Features
- Lightweight Series 1 carbon frame with FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of travel
- Proportional Response tuned suspension and geometry for each size
- Lefty Ocho Carbon 120mm fork with TwistLoc Ultimate dual remote lockout
- SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon bar and stem
- SRAM XO Eagle AXS Transmission wireless 12-speed drivetrain
- SRAM Level Silver Stealth four-piston brakes
- DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon cross-country wheelset
- Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite dropper post
Sizing
- S - 5'1" - 5'5"
- M - 5'4" - 5'9"
- L - 5'8" - 6'0"
- XL - 5'11" - 6'5"
Specifications
DisciplineCross-Country
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel120mm
Rear Travel120mm
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLimited Lifetime
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, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
Rear derailleur - SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type
Shifter - 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)
Scalpel Carbon 1 2026
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- 120 / 120mm travel
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The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 1 is a full-suspension cross-country race bike built for speed, whether you're chasing XC and marathon results or just enjoying fast, flowing trail rides. Its lightweight Series 1 carbon frame uses a FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of Proportional Response tuned travel, giving efficient pedalling with enough capability for rougher, more technical courses.
Up front, the Lefty Ocho Carbon 120 fork delivers precise, smooth steering, paired with the one-piece SystemBar XC-One carbon cockpit. A TwistLoc Ultimate remote locks out both fork and shock from the bar for long climbs and sprints.
Shifting is handled by SRAM's XO Eagle AXS Transmission wireless 12-speed group, with SRAM Level Silver Stealth four-piston brakes for control. Fast-rolling DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon wheels and a Fox Transfer SL dropper round off a build that's ready to race straight out of the box.
Features
- Lightweight Series 1 carbon frame with FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of travel
- Proportional Response tuned suspension and geometry for each size
- Lefty Ocho Carbon 120mm fork with TwistLoc Ultimate dual remote lockout
- SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon bar and stem
- SRAM XO Eagle AXS Transmission wireless 12-speed drivetrain
- SRAM Level Silver Stealth four-piston brakes
- DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon cross-country wheelset
- Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite dropper post
Sizing
- S - 5'1" - 5'5"
- M - 5'4" - 5'9"
- L - 5'8" - 6'0"
- XL - 5'11" - 6'5"
Specifications
DisciplineCross-Country
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel120mm
Rear Travel120mm
Wheel Size29"
WarrantyLimited Lifetime
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, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
Rear derailleur - SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type
Shifter - 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)
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