Cannondale Scalpel Carbon SE 1 29" Mountain Bike 2023 - XC Full Suspension MTB

Scalpel SE is the ultimate marathon racer and high-speed trail slayer. World Cup fast and all-mountain fierce – this is next-level cross-country performance. Welcome to the new school.
Key Features:
- Superior Suspension. Superior Traction. Scalpel SE’s patented FlexPivot suspension results in more grip, more control, and more speed. 120mm of plush travel works so well that it feels like so much more – meaning all-day singletrack sessions are a gas.
- Big Trail Capability. Scalpel’s progressive XC attitude has evolved even further with a slack and stable 67˚ headtube angle – combined with shorter stems, bigger tires, dropper posts and bigger travel: if you love riding trails fast, precise and in full control, then this is the bike for you.
- Light. Stiff. Fast. Don’t settle for just two. Pick all three. With its full carbon frame and new 4-bar FlexPivot suspension, the Scalpel is one of the lightest and stiffest full-suspension mountain bikes available. Built light to go fast. Built right to have a blast.
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Frame | All-New, 120mm travel, BallisTec Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube,Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible |
Fork | New RockShox |
Rear Shock | New RockShox |
Headset | Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered |
Stem | Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7° |
Bars | Cannondale 1 Riser, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm |
Front Brake | Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 180mm XT rotors |
Rear Brake | Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 160mm XT rotors |
Brake Lever | Shimano XT hydraulic disc |
Rear Mech | Shimano XT |
Shifters | Shimano XT, 12-speed |
Speed | 12 |
Rims | HollowGram 25 S, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm IW, tubeless ready |
Front Hub | Formula, 15x110mm thru-axle |
Rear Hub | Formula, 12x148mm thru-axle |
Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Race |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Recon Race, 29 x 2.25", EXO Protection, tubeless ready |
Seat Post | Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M-L), 150mm (XL) |
Saddle | Fabric Scoop Flat Elite, cro-mo rails |
Chainset | HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset |
Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
Chain | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
Cassette | Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed |
Pedals | Basic Resin Flats |
Cannondale Scalpel SE 2023 Size Chart
Size |
Height (cm) |
Height (Feet) |
S |
157 – 167 |
5’ 2” – 5’ 6” |
M |
167 – 175 |
5’ 6” – 5’ 9” |
L |
172 – 185 |
5’ 8” – 6’ 1” |
XL |
185 – 195 |
6’ 1” – 6’ 5” |
Cannondale Scalpel SE 2023 Geometry
Size |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
Seat Tube Length (cm) |
39 |
44 |
48 |
53 |
Top Tube Horizontal (cm) |
57.1 |
59.4 |
61.7 |
64.0 |
Head Tube Angle |
67° |
67° |
67° |
67° |
Seat Tube Angle |
73.2° |
74° |
74.6° |
75.0° |
Seat Tube Angle Effective |
75° |
75° |
75° |
75° |
Standover (cm) |
74.8 |
78.5 |
81.4 |
85.0 |
Head Tube Length (cm) |
9.9 |
11.0 |
12.2 |
13.5 |
Wheelbase (cm) |
112.4 |
115.4 |
118.3 |
121.4 |
Front Centre (cm) |
70.2 |
72.6 |
75.0 |
77.6 |
Chainstay Length (cm) |
43.0 |
43.5 |
44.0 |
44.5 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (cm) |
6.2 |
6.2 |
6.2 |
6.2 |
Bottom Bracket Height (cm) |
31.5 |
41.5 |
31.5 |
31.5 |
Fork Rake (cm) |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
Trail (cm) |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Stack (cm) |
60.2 |
61.2 |
62.3 |
63.5 |
Reach (cm) |
41 |
43 |
45 |
47 |
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Cannondale Scalpel Carbon SE 1 29" Mountain Bike 2023 - XC Full Suspension MTB
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