2023 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon SE 2 Mountain Bike

2023 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon SE 2 Mountain Bike

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.

SPECIFICATION
FRAMESET
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

DRIVETRAIN
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Front Derailleur
N/A
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
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale PF30 MTB

BRAKES
Brakes
Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT64 rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc

WHEELS
Rims
Stan's NoTubes Crest D, 32h, tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Factory, 14g
Tires
(F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready, (R) Maxxis Recon Race, 29 x 2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Tire Size
2.4
Wheel Size
29
Hubs
(F) Shimano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410 12x148mm thru-axle
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

COMPONENTS
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)