The New Cutting Edge.

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 mountain bike performance.

Where it thrives

High-speed trails

What it's built for

Full-throttle trail riding

Highlights

• Lightweight carbon FlexPivot frame / RockShox SID 120mm fork
• Shimano Deore/XT 12-speed shifting / Shimano MT501 hydro disc brakes
• Stan's NoTubes Crest D tubeless-ready rims / Cannondale DownLow dropper post

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.

Specs

Frame 120mm travel, Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible
Fork RockShox SID Select, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Headset Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered
Rear Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT
Shifters Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Chain Shimano Deore 6100, 12-speed
Crank Cannondale 1, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 32T, Ai Offset
Rear Cogs Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
Brakes Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT64 rotors
Brake Levers Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc
Rims Stan's NoTubes Crest D, 32h, tubeless ready
Front Hub himano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle
Rear Hub Shimano MT410 12x148mm thru-axle
Spokes DT Swiss Factory, 14g
Wheel Size 29
Front Tire Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Rear Tire (F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready, (R) Maxxis Recon Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Handlebar Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 30mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 780mm
Stem Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Grips Cannondale TrailShroom
Saddle Cannondale Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails
Seatpost Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M-L), 150mm (XL)