Cannondale Scalpel 2 – Lightweight Speed and Control

Get ready for a thrill ride. With cutting-edge XC suspension, race-ready geometry, and top-tier components, the Scalpel 2 sets a new benchmark in cross-country performance and speed.

The Cannondale Scalpel 2 is designed to win races and own the trails. Crafted from advanced lightweight carbon, it features a SRAM GX Eagle AXS 1x12-speed wireless drivetrain, premium RockShox SID Select+ suspension, and Cannondale's own HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon wheelset for an unbeatable blend of speed and control.

The Scalpel 2 offers a perfect balance of lightweight performance, durable components, and cutting-edge suspension. Whether you're gunning for the podium or shredding local trails, it delivers speed, precision, and an unbeatable riding experience.

Suitable for world cup XC, marathon racing, high-speed trail riding, technical climbs and fast descents

Highlights

• Frame: Superlight carbon with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry
• Fork: RockShox SID Select+ 120mm with TwistLoc remote lockout for on-the-fly adjustments
• Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ with TwistLoc remote lockout
• Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic 12-speed shifting
• Wheels: Cannondale HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon cross-country wheelset
• Brakes: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth hydraulic disc brakes
• Seatpost: Fox Transfer SL dropper for enhanced control and versatility

Advanced Features

Travel Advisory

Experience enhanced traction and control with 120mm of travel powered by FlexPivot kinematics and Proportional Response suspension. Efficiency meets fun in this World Cup race-ready package.

Devilishly Fast Geometry

The Scalpel 2’s geometry combines a slack 66.6º head tube angle, steeper 75.5º seat tube angle, and proportionally tuned chainstays. This ensures balanced handling, more power on climbs, and precise cornering at high speeds.

Form Meets Function

The Scalpel 2’s purposeful design prioritizes weight savings, stiffness, and capability, resulting in a bike that rides as fast as it looks.

Frameset

Frame: Scalpel, 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 native

Fork: RockShox SID Select+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc remote dual lockout

Headset: Acros ICR

Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc remote dual lockout

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type

Shifters: SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller

Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed

Crank: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T

Rear Cogs: SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide

Brakes

Brakes: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors

Brake Levers: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth

Wheels

Rims: HollowGram XC-S 27, Lightweight, Hi-Impact Carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes: Gran Forza, straight-pull

Tire Size: 2.4

Wheel Size: 29

Hubs: (F) HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm

Tires: (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

Components

Handlebar: Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm

Stem: Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°

Grips: RockShox Smooth Silicone

Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails

Seatpost: Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

Connectivity

Wheel Sensor: Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Spark RC Carbon HMX Frame

RockShox SID Select+ RL3 120mm Fork

RS Nude 5 RL3, 120mm, TwinLoc

SRAM X01 Eagle AXS 12 Speed

SRAM Level Disc Brakes

Maxxis Rekon Race Foldable Tires

The Scott MTB Spark RC W/C AXS 2022 is a high-performance mountain bike designed for cross-country racing and trail riding. It is built on a lightweight and durable carbon HMX fiber frame. HMX is a fiber blend used by Scott, and is 20 percent stiffer than its HMF counterpart for the same weight. This unique material allows Scott engineers to create incredibly light bikes with excellent riding characteristics. The cost of the HMX is however, 3x the cost of HMF, and thus reserved for high end Premium RC frames. The 29 inch tyres are to your advantage due to the enormous running smoothness, saving power on your long tours as well as uphill and downhill. Due to the large circumference of the tyres, obstacles are easier to overcome and a greater distance can be covered by fewer pedalling. This full suspension bike is equipped with a RockShox SID Select+ RL3 Air Custom Charger fork, which has a 120mm travel, tapered steer rebound adjust and lockout system. In addition it comes with a RockShox NUDE 5 RL3 Trunnion SCOTT custom rear shock, which has a 3-mode geo adjust (Lockout-Traction Control-Descend), rebound adjust and a 120 mm travel. It also comes with a FOX Transfer SL Performance Elite Dropper seat post with 100mm travel.  Scott's TwinLoc 2 suspension system and dropper remote allows riders to adjust the suspension settings on the fly, offering full suspension travel, traction mode, and a lockout mode for efficient climbing. The Spark RC W/C AXS features a SRAM X01 Eagle AXS wireless electronic shift system, with multiple gears to tackle various terrains. It comes with a 12-speed setup, which refers to a single front chain ring.  It has a high quality Shimano XTR M9100 hydraulic disc brake, providing reliable stopping power in different weather conditions and terrains

KEY FEATURES

• Spark RC Carbon HMX Frame
• RockShox SID Select+ RL3 120mm Fork
• RS Nude 5 RL3, 120mm, TwinLoc
• SRAM X01 Eagle AXS 12 Speed
• Shimano XTR Disc Brakes
• Syncros Silverton 1.0 Carbon Wheels
• Maxxis Rekon Race Foldable Tires
• FOX Dropper Post, Syncros CF Parts

Cannondale Scalpel 1 – Built for Speed and Precision

Hold on Tight

A thrill ride like no other. With advanced XC suspension, cutting-edge geometry, and race-ready components, the new Scalpel 1 redefines cross-country speed and performance.

Designed for race wins and high-speed trail domination, the Scalpel 1 is one of the fastest and most capable XC bikes on the planet. The ultra-light Series 1 carbon frame pairs with the revolutionary Lefty Ocho Carbon fork for unmatched precision and control. Equipped with SRAM’s XO AXS wireless drivetrain and DT Swiss XCR 1501 carbon wheels, the Scalpel 1 is built to conquer.

The Scalpel 1 is more than a bike—it's a statement of speed, precision, and engineering excellence. Whether you're racing for the podium or dominating your favorite trails, the Scalpel 1 delivers an unparalleled riding experience.

Perfect for World Cup XP, marathon racing, technical climbs and fast descents, and high-speed trail riding

Highlights

• Frame: Superlight Series 1 Carbon with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry
• Fork: Lefty Ocho Carbon, 120mm travel, TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout
• Handlebar & Stem: Sleek SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon cockpit
• Wheels: DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon for exceptional speed and durability
• Drivetrain: SRAM XO Eagle AXS 12-speed wireless shifting with Level Silver Stealth brakes
• Seatpost: Fox Transfer SL dropper for on-the-go adjustments

Advanced Features

Travel Advisory

The Scalpel’s 120mm FlexPivot kinematics deliver unparalleled traction and control while maintaining efficiency and responsiveness for racing and technical trails.

Lefty Ocho Fork

With friction-reducing needle bearings and unmatched precision, the Lefty Ocho provides a smooth, responsive ride, setting it apart as the ultimate XC fork.

Optimized Geometry

A slack 66.6º head tube angle, steep 75.5º seat tube angle, and proportional chainstays ensure balance, power, and confidence on any terrain.

Design-Driven Performance

Every feature of the Scalpel’s design is crafted for function and speed, creating a bike that looks as fast as it rides.

Frameset

Frame: Scalpel, 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 native

Fork: Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 120mm, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

Headset: Acros ICR:

Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type

Shifters: SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller

Chain: SRAM XO, T-Type, 12-speed

Crank: SRAM XO, T-Type, 34T

Rear Cogs: SRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide

Brakes

Brakes: SRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors

Brake Levers: SRAM Level Silver Stealth

Wheels

Rims: DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready

Spokes: DT Competition Race, straight pull

Tire Size: 2.4

Wheel Size: 29

Hubs: DT Swiss Lefty, 6-bolt (F) / 240 Ratchet EXP 36, 6-bolt, XD driver (R)

Tires: (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

Components

Handlebar: SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon, integrated bar/stem, internal cable routing, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, -6° stem, 1-1/8" clamp

Stem: SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon integrated bar/stem

Grips: RockShox Smooth Silicone

Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails

Seatpost: Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

Connectivity

Wheel Sensor: Cannondale Wheel Sensor