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Scalpel 4 — Metallic Red
Cannondale

Scalpel 4

Suggested retail price
29.999 kr.
Colorway — Metallic Red
Drivetrain
Balanced
Frame
Balanced
Wheels
Core
Suspension
Core
How we rate
About the build

The entire drivetrain is Shimano. The component level is consistently Balanced all round. Compared with equally well-specced mountain bikes, the price is on the low side. Geometry isn't published in a format we can verify.

Worth knowing
  • 2,4" tyres, tubeless-ready

Available at

Manufacturer
cannondale.com
Own site

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Manufacturer's description

Taking aim at XC race podiums and technical trails alike, the Scalpel 4 is always down for fast. It’s built on our advanced lightweight carbon construction frameset, then set up with a Shimano Deore/XT 12-speed drivetrain, remote-actuated RockShox SID suspension both front and rear, and Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2 rims for reliable speed and control.

Specifications

Frame

FrameScalpel, 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 nativeBalanced

Suspension

ForkRockShox SID, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc remote dual lockoutCore
Rear ShockRockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc remote dual lockoutPerformance

Drivetrain

Bottom BracketShimano BSA 73mm
ChainShimano Deore, 12-speed
CrankShimano M5121, 32TBalanced
CassetteShimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speedBalanced
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore 6100Balanced
ShiftersShimano Deore 6100, 12-speedBalanced
Speeds12

Wheels & Tires

RimStan's NoTubes Crest S2, 32h, tubeless readyCore
SpokesDT Swiss ChampionCore
Tire(F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Hub(F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axleCore
TireSize2.4
WheelSize29

Frameset

ForkTravel120mm
FrameTravel120mm
HeadsetAcros ICR

Brakes

BrakesShimano MT501, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT10 rotors
BrakeLeversShimano MT501 hydraulic disc

Components

GripsRockShox Smooth Silicone
HandlebarCannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
SaddlePrologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
SeatpostCannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
StemCannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
PedalsNot Included
Manufacturer's geometry chart

Cannondale's API has no structured geometry data; this is the vendor's own static geometry-chart image for this product.

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Same component tiers for lessTrek Procaliber 32 9.5 Gen 3 202714.499 kr.Better wheels for the same price or lessGiant Trance Advanced 29 2 202427.899 kr.One tier up for 2.000 kr. moreCannondale Scalpel 331.999 kr.

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