Cannondale SCALPEL 3 - 29" Carbon Mountainbike - 2024 - gunmetal green

Due to the tight supply situation for individual components, bikes may sometimes be delivered with deviating equipment. However, any alternative components used will be of a corresponding quality to that of the original components.

Thrill ride.

With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Cannondale Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again. Fast, light, and capable on XC courses or technical trails, the Scalpel 3 is built to fly.

The frameset is made of advanced Series 1 carbon construction. Then it gets built up with a Shimano XT/Deore 12-speed drivetrain, remote-actuated RockShox SID Select suspension both front and rear, and Stan’s NoTubes Crest MK4 rims for excellent speed and control.

Travel advisory

Not just more travel – better travel. Thanks to the magic of the FlexPivot kinematics and Proportional Response suspension, Scalpel’s 120mm of travel delivers unreal traction, more control, and a hell of a lot more fun – with all the efficiency and responsiveness you’d expect from a World Cup race rig. 

Devilishly fast

Speed starts with the geometry, and Scalpel’s got the hole shot. It has a slack 66.6º head tube angle, a steeper 75.5º seat tube angle, and chainstays that get longer as the frames get bigger to keep the rider more balanced between the wheels. The result? More power and traction on the climbs, more pinpoint control in the corners, and a whole new level of confidence at speed. 

The beauty of speed

This ain’t no fashion statement. This is pure, purposeful design. Every element of the Scalpel’s form is driven by function above all – kinematics, weight, stiffness, and capability. Features drive the shape, instead of the shape constraining the features. And fast looks good.

Features of Cannondale SCALPEL 3:

• Series 1 carbon frame
• Proportional Response suspension
• FlexPivot chainstays
• Integrated wheel sensor