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Scalpel 2 Lefty Cannondale 2024 Smoke Black
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Unforgettable experiences. The new Scalpel redefines the concept of speed for an XC race bike, with the most advanced geometry and suspension of the moment and specific setups for competition.
Model Description
The Scalpel 2 is a light, fast, and thrilling XC machine, capable of winning races or simply blurring the trails around you. It is built on a frame of our advanced Series 1 . The Lefty Ocho 120 fork provides unparalleled smoothness. A wireless electronic SRAM GX Eagle T-Type 1x12 group, a RockShox SID Select+ rear suspension, and our fast and light Hollowgram XC-S 27 wheels round out the setup.
What It's For
The thrill of speed. Winner of XC and Marathon World Cup races. Devours trails at full speed.
Key Points
- Super lightweight Series 1 premium fiber frame, with FlexPivot, 120mm of travel, and Proportional Response suspension and geometry
- Lefty Ocho 120mm - the smoothest and most precise XC suspension fork in the world, aluminum bottle and steerer tube, 120mm of travel, and TwistLoc remote lockout
- RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ shock. Quick TwistLoc lockout
- Precise and robust SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission, 12-speed wireless electronic drivetrain, with Level Silver Stealth brakes
- Lightweight 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 provide more traction and control than ever, with all the pedaling efficiency and responsiveness you expect from a World Cup category bike.
Looking is Free
No other fork attracts as much attention as the Lefty. It's unique, and so is its performance. Its exclusive single bottle design, and its needle bearings that eliminate friction, provide an instant, smooth, and stiff response that is unmatched. This is why it hasn't stopped climbing the podium in the last 20 years.
Devilishly Fast
Speed starts with geometry, and the Scalpel has the best numbers. It has a slack head angle of 66.6º, a more vertical seat tube angle of 75.5º, and chainstays that grow as the frame size increases, to always keep the rider balanced between the wheels. The result? More power and traction on climbs, better control in corners, and a new level of confidence when riding at high speed.
The Beauty That Hints at Speed
It's not about an aesthetic design exercise. It's about pure and simple design to achieve a purpose. Each and every element that shapes the Scalpel has been created under the influence of kinematics, lightness, stiffness, and performance. The goal defines the form, rather than the form limiting the performance. And fast usually looks spectacular.