Cannondale Scalpel 2

Cannondale Scalpel 2 – Lightweight Speed and Control

Get ready for a thrill ride. With cutting-edge XC suspension, race-ready geometry, and top-tier components, the Scalpel 2 sets a new benchmark in cross-country performance and speed.

The Cannondale Scalpel 2 is designed to win races and own the trails. Crafted from advanced lightweight carbon, it features a SRAM GX Eagle AXS 1x12-speed wireless drivetrain, premium RockShox SID Select+ suspension, and Cannondale's own HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon wheelset for an unbeatable blend of speed and control.

The Scalpel 2 offers a perfect balance of lightweight performance, durable components, and cutting-edge suspension. Whether you're gunning for the podium or shredding local trails, it delivers speed, precision, and an unbeatable riding experience.

Suitable for world cup XC, marathon racing, high-speed trail riding, technical climbs and fast descents

Highlights

• Frame: Superlight carbon with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry
• Fork: RockShox SID Select+ 120mm with TwistLoc remote lockout for on-the-fly adjustments
• Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ with TwistLoc remote lockout
• Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic 12-speed shifting
• Wheels: Cannondale HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon cross-country wheelset
• Brakes: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth hydraulic disc brakes
• Seatpost: Fox Transfer SL dropper for enhanced control and versatility

Advanced Features

Travel Advisory

Experience enhanced traction and control with 120mm of travel powered by FlexPivot kinematics and Proportional Response suspension. Efficiency meets fun in this World Cup race-ready package.

Devilishly Fast Geometry

The Scalpel 2’s geometry combines a slack 66.6º head tube angle, steeper 75.5º seat tube angle, and proportionally tuned chainstays. This ensures balanced handling, more power on climbs, and precise cornering at high speeds.

Form Meets Function

The Scalpel 2’s purposeful design prioritizes weight savings, stiffness, and capability, resulting in a bike that rides as fast as it looks.

Frameset

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 Select+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc remote dual lockout

Headset: Acros ICR

Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc remote dual lockout

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type

Shifters: SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller

Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed

Crank: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T

Rear Cogs: SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide

Brakes

Brakes: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors

Brake Levers: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth

Wheels

Rims: HollowGram XC-S 27, Lightweight, Hi-Impact Carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes: Gran Forza, straight-pull

Tire Size: 2.4

Wheel Size: 29

Hubs: (F) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm

Tires: (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

Components

Handlebar: Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm

Stem: Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°

Grips: RockShox Smooth Silicone

Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails

Seatpost: Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

Connectivity

Wheel Sensor: Cannondale Wheel Sensor