The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 4 brings the Scalpel's race-bred carbon platform to a more accessible price, making it a dependable choice for XC racing, marathons or fast, technical trail riding. The lightweight carbon frame uses a FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of Proportional Response tuned travel for efficient pedalling and composed handling.
A RockShox SID fork and SIDLuxe Select+ shock, both linked to a TwistLoc remote lockout, let you switch between full traction and maximum efficiency without taking your hands off the bar.
Shimano Deore 12-speed takes care of shifting, Shimano MT501 hydraulic brakes provide reliable stopping, and Stan's NoTubes Crest S2 tubeless-ready rims run fast-rolling Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen tyres. A DownLow dropper post makes steeper descents far more manageable.
Features
- Lightweight carbon frame with FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of travel
- Proportional Response tuned suspension and geometry for each size
- RockShox SID 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ shock
- TwistLoc remote dual lockout for fork and shock
- Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain with a 10-51t cassette
- Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes with 180/160mm rotors
- Stan's NoTubes Crest S2 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, 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 S2, 32h, tubeless ready
Hubs - (F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle, (R) Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axle
Spokes - DT Swiss Champion
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 M5121, 32T
Bottom bracket - Shimano BSA 73mm
Chain - Shimano Deore, 12-speed
Cassette - Shimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speed
Rear derailleur - Shimano Deore 6100
Shifter - Shimano Deore 6100, 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 MT501, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT10 rotors
Brake levers - Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc
Saddle - Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost - Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Scalpel Carbon 4 2026
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- 120 / 120mm travel
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The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 4 brings the Scalpel's race-bred carbon platform to a more accessible price, making it a dependable choice for XC racing, marathons or fast, technical trail riding. The lightweight carbon frame uses a FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of Proportional Response tuned travel for efficient pedalling and composed handling.
A RockShox SID fork and SIDLuxe Select+ shock, both linked to a TwistLoc remote lockout, let you switch between full traction and maximum efficiency without taking your hands off the bar.
Shimano Deore 12-speed takes care of shifting, Shimano MT501 hydraulic brakes provide reliable stopping, and Stan's NoTubes Crest S2 tubeless-ready rims run fast-rolling Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen tyres. A DownLow dropper post makes steeper descents far more manageable.
Features
- Lightweight carbon frame with FlexPivot chainstay and 120mm of travel
- Proportional Response tuned suspension and geometry for each size
- RockShox SID 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ shock
- TwistLoc remote dual lockout for fork and shock
- Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain with a 10-51t cassette
- Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes with 180/160mm rotors
- Stan's NoTubes Crest S2 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, 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 S2, 32h, tubeless ready
Hubs - (F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle, (R) Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axle
Spokes - DT Swiss Champion
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 M5121, 32T
Bottom bracket - Shimano BSA 73mm
Chain - Shimano Deore, 12-speed
Cassette - Shimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speed
Rear derailleur - Shimano Deore 6100
Shifter - Shimano Deore 6100, 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 MT501, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT10 rotors
Brake levers - Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc
Saddle - Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost - Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
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