Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2 Mountain Bike 2024 - Hardtail MTB
The Scalpel HT Carbon 2 combines Cannondale’s featherweight carbon frame with progressive XC geometry, making it a powerful choice for cross-country racing. Its ultra-slack 66.5° head angle, combined with the precise Lefty Ocho fork, offers confident control on descents, while the steep 74.5° seat tube ensures powerful climbing. Equipped with Shimano XT 12-speed gearing and hydraulic brakes, this bike is ready to push hard on both climbs and descents.
Key Features
- Ultra-light Scalpel HT Carbon frame with Proportional Response Design
- Lefty Ocho 100mm fork with remote lockout for precise handling
- Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain for reliable, smooth shifting
- Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors for controlled stopping
- Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 29” wheels, tubeless-ready
- Schwalbe Racing Ray/Ralph EVO 29x2.25” tyres for XC traction
- Cannondale C1 Carbon bar and post with integrated wheel sensor
- Available with 0% APR finance
Cannondale’s Scalpel HT Carbon 2 is built for speed, with an incredibly light frame weighing just 895g, making it one of the lightest XC hardtails around. Designed with Proportional Response, its geometry is tailored for each size, ensuring optimal rider positioning for handling and power transfer. The Lefty Ocho fork provides 100mm of responsive travel, enhancing stability on technical trails with its unique design and extra-long offset for smooth handling.
Its progressive XC geometry features a slack 66.5° head angle for control and a steep seat angle for effective power on climbs. Paired with Shimano’s XT 12-speed drivetrain and powerful XT hydraulic disc brakes, this bike is equipped for precise shifting and reliable braking. The tubeless-ready Stan’s NoTubes wheels and Schwalbe tyres offer excellent traction and durability for trail riding. The Scalpel HT Carbon 2 is a hardtail that balances lightweight performance with a geometry that’s designed to thrive on both uphills and descents.
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| Frame | Scalpel HT Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger |
| Fork | Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Bars | Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm |
| Front Brake | Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 160/160mm XT rotors |
| Rear Brake | Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 160/160mm XT rotors |
| Brake Lever | Shimano XT hydraulic disc |
| Rear Mech | Shimano XT |
| Shifters | Shimano XT, 12-speed |
| Speed | 12 |
| Rims | Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready |
| Front Hub | HollowGram Lefty 60 |
| Rear Hub | Shimano7110, 12x148mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Front Tyre | Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready |
| Rear Tyre | Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speed, tubeless ready |
| Seat Post | Cannondale C1 Carbon, 27.2x400mm |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails |
| Chainset | HollowGram, BB30 83MTB, OPI SpideRing, 34T, 55mm chainline |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Pedals | Resin Platform |
Cannondale Scalpel HT 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” |
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Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2 Mountain Bike 2024 - Hardtail MTB
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