The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 is a fast, capable full-suspension cross-country bike that's equally suited to XC and marathon racing or quick blasts on technical singletrack. Its lightweight carbon frame uses a FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of Proportional Response tuned travel, so it pedals efficiently while still taking the sting out of rough ground.
RockShox SID Select suspension at the front and a SIDLuxe Select+ shock at the rear, both controlled by a TwistLoc remote lockout, give you the choice of plush traction or locked-out efficiency at the flick of a thumb.
The build pairs a Shimano XT rear derailleur with a Deore 12-speed drivetrain, Shimano Deore M6100 brakes and Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 tubeless-ready rims wrapped in Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen tyres. A DownLow dropper post adds confidence on the descents.
Features
- Lightweight carbon frame with FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of travel
- Proportional Response tuned suspension and geometry for each size
- RockShox SID Select 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ shock
- TwistLoc remote dual lockout for fork and shock
- Shimano 12-speed drivetrain with XT rear derailleur and Deore shifter
- Shimano Deore M6100 hydraulic disc brakes
- Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4" tyres
- Cannondale DownLow 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 - RockShox SID Select, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Rear shock - RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-position mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Rims - Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
Hubs - (F) Formula CL-811, 15x110mm thru-axle, (R) Shimano MT510B, 12x148mm thru-axle
Spokes - DT Swiss Competition Race
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 - Shimano Deore M6120, 32T
Bottom bracket - Shimano BSA 73mm
Chain - Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Cassette - Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
Rear derailleur - Shimano XT
Shifter - Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Handlebar - Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
Grips - RockShox Smooth Silicone
Stem - Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Headset - Acros ICR
Brakes - Shimano Deore M6100, 180/160mm RT54 rotors
Brake levers - Shimano Deore M6100
Saddle - Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost - Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
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The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 is a fast, capable full-suspension cross-country bike that's equally suited to XC and marathon racing or quick blasts on technical singletrack. Its lightweight carbon frame uses a FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of Proportional Response tuned travel, so it pedals efficiently while still taking the sting out of rough ground.
RockShox SID Select suspension at the front and a SIDLuxe Select+ shock at the rear, both controlled by a TwistLoc remote lockout, give you the choice of plush traction or locked-out efficiency at the flick of a thumb.
The build pairs a Shimano XT rear derailleur with a Deore 12-speed drivetrain, Shimano Deore M6100 brakes and Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 tubeless-ready rims wrapped in Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen tyres. A DownLow dropper post adds confidence on the descents.
Features
- Lightweight carbon frame with FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of travel
- Proportional Response tuned suspension and geometry for each size
- RockShox SID Select 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ shock
- TwistLoc remote dual lockout for fork and shock
- Shimano 12-speed drivetrain with XT rear derailleur and Deore shifter
- Shimano Deore M6100 hydraulic disc brakes
- Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4" tyres
- Cannondale DownLow 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 - RockShox SID Select, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Rear shock - RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-position mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Rims - Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
Hubs - (F) Formula CL-811, 15x110mm thru-axle, (R) Shimano MT510B, 12x148mm thru-axle
Spokes - DT Swiss Competition Race
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 - Shimano Deore M6120, 32T
Bottom bracket - Shimano BSA 73mm
Chain - Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Cassette - Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
Rear derailleur - Shimano XT
Shifter - Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Handlebar - Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
Grips - RockShox Smooth Silicone
Stem - Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Headset - Acros ICR
Brakes - Shimano Deore M6100, 180/160mm RT54 rotors
Brake levers - Shimano Deore M6100
Saddle - Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost - Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
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