Cannondale Scalpel 4 Mountain Bike 2026 - XC Full Suspension MTB

- Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry
- RockShox SID 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock, with a TwistLoc remote lockout
- Shimano’s race-ready Deore M6100 12-speed group
- Powerful, reliable, Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes
- Stan’s tubeless-ready Crest S2 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4” tires
- Cannondale’s DownLow dropper seatpost
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
| 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, UDH |
| Fork | RockShox SID, 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 |
| Headset | Acros ICR |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6° |
| Bars | Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm |
| Front Brake | Shimano MT501, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT10 rotors |
| Rear Brake | Shimano MT501, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT10 rotors |
| Brake Lever | Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc |
| Rear Mech | Shimano Deore 6100 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore 6100, 12-speed |
| Speed | 12 |
| Rims | Stan's NoTubes Crest S2, 32h, tubeless ready |
| Front Hub | Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready |
| Seat Post | Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL) |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails |
| Chainset | Shimano M5121, 32T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA 73mm |
| Chain | Shimano Deore, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Pedals | Nylon Platform |
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Cannondale Scalpel Carbon Size Chart
|
SIZE |
HEIGHT (cm) |
HEIGHT (ft) |
|
S |
154 – 165 |
5’1” – 5’5” |
|
M |
165 – 175 |
5’5” – 5’9” |
|
L |
172 – 182 |
5’8” – 6’0” |
|
XL |
182 – 195 |
6’0” – 6’5” |
Cannondale Scalpel Carbon Geometry Chart
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 582 | 591 | 601 | 610 |
| Reach | 415 | 435 | 455 | 475 |
| Head Tube Length | 95 | 105 | 115 | 125 |
| Head Tube Angle | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 331 | 331 | 331 | 331 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Trail | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Front Centre | 695 | 718 | 742 | 766 |
| Chainstay Length | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 |
| Wheelbase | 1128 | 1151 | 1175 | 1199 |
| Top Tube Length (horizontal) | 576 | 599 | 622 | 644 |
| Standover Height | 743 | 745 | 745 | 748 |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 | 440 | 480 | 520 |
| Seat Tube Angle | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Tube Angle Effective | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° |
All measurements are in mm unless otherwise stated.
The above table shows the standard geometry for the bicycle as shipped, other geometry configurations may be available with certain bikes. Please contact us via Live Chat to find out more.
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Cannondale Scalpel 4 Mountain Bike 2026 - XC Full Suspension MTB
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