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Scalpel 2 Cannondale 2024 Storm Cloud
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Unforgettable experiences. The new Scalpel redefines the concept of speed for a racing XC bike, with the most advanced geometry and suspension of the moment and specific setups for competition.
Model Description
The Scalpel 2 is a lightweight, fast, and exciting XC machine, capable of winning races or simply blurring the trails around you. It is built on a frame of our advanced Series 1 . A wireless SRAM GX Eagle T-Type 1x12 electronic group, a RockShox SID Select+ shock and fork, and our fast and light Hollowgram XC-S 27 wheels complete the setup.
Purpose
High-speed excitement. Winner of XC and Marathon World Cup races. Devours trails at high speed.
Key Points
- Super lightweight Series 1 premium frame, with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response suspension and geometry
- Race-ready suspensions. RockShox SID Select+ 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ shock, with TwistLoc remote lockout
- Precise and robust SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission wireless electronic 12-speed drivetrain, with Level Silver Stealth brakes
- Light and fast Cannondale HollowGram XC-S 27 wheels with rims
- Fox Transfer SL dropper post
Efficient Millimeters
More travel and better quality. Thanks to the magic of our FlexPivot kinematics and Proportional Response suspension, the Scalpel's 120mm of travel provides more traction and control than ever, with all the pedaling efficiency and responsiveness you would expect from a World Cup bike.
Devilishly Fast
Speed starts with geometry, and the Scalpel has the best numbers. It has a slack 66.6º head angle, a steeper 75.5º seat tube angle, and chainstays that grow as the frame size increases, keeping the rider always balanced between the wheels. The result? More power and traction on climbs, better control in corners, and a new level of confidence at high speeds.
Beauty that Hints at Speed
It's not about aesthetic design exercises. It's about pure, hard design to achieve a purpose. Every single element that shapes the Scalpel has been created under the principles of kinematics, lightness, stiffness, and performance. The objective defines the form, rather than the form limiting the performance. And what's fast, usually looks spectacular.