Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 Mountain Bike

Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 Mountain Bike

The New Cutting Edge
Scalpel SE is the ultimate marathon racer and high-speed trail slayer. World Cup fast and all-mountain fierce – this is next-level cross-country mountain bike performance.

Where it thrives
High-speed trails

What it’s built for
Full-throttle trail riding

Highlights
Lightweight carbon FlexPivot frame / New RockShox Sid Select+ RL 120mm fork / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity
Shimano XT hydraulic disc 12-speed group / HollowGram crank
HollowGram 25 S carbon tubeless-ready wheels / Cannondale DownLow dropper post / Stash kit

Superior suspension. Superior traction.
Scalpel SE’s patented FlexPivot suspension results in more grip, more control, and more speed. 120mm of plush travel works so well that it feels like so much more – meaning all-day singletrack sessions are a gas.

Big trail capability
Scalpel’s progressive XC attitude has evolved even further with a slack and stable 67˚ headtube angle – combined with shorter stems, bigger tires, dropper posts and bigger travel: if you love riding trails fast, precise and in full control, then this is the bike for you.

Light. Stiff. Fast.
Don’t settle for just two. Pick all three. With its full carbon frame and new 4-bar FlexPivot suspension, the Scalpel is one of the lightest and stiffest full-suspension mountain bikes available. Built light to go fast = built right to have a blast.

Cannondale Scalpel SE1 Specification

Details
Platform
Scalpel SE
Model Name
Scalpel Carbon SE 1
Model Code
C24251M
Frameset
Frame
Scalpel SE Carbon, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai offset, Stash compatible
Fork
RockShox SID Select+ RL, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Headset
Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered
Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shifters
Shimano XT, 12-speed
Chain
Shimano SLX, 12-speed
Crank
HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 32T, Ai offset
Rear Cogs
Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale Alloy PressFit30
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 180/160mm XT rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano XT hydraulic disc
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula, 15x110mm
Rear Hub
DT Swiss, 12x148mm
Brake Type
Disc
Rims
HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull
Tire Size
2.35
Wheel Size
29
Tires
(F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29×2.35″, EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Rekon Race, 29×2.35″, EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Front Tire
Maxxis Ardent Race, 29×2.35″, EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Rear Tire
Maxxis Recon Race, 29×2.25″, EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Components
Handlebar
Cannondale 1 Riser, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm
Stem
Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8″, 31.8, 7°
Grips
Cannondale XC Silicone
Saddle
Cannondale Scoop Flat Elite, cro-mo rails
Seatpost
Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 100mm (S), 125mm (M-L), 150mm (XL)
Connectivity
Wheel Sensor
Cannondale Wheel Sensor
Extra
Extra 1
Stash Kit (Fabric 8-in-1 Mini Tool and Dynaplug tubeless puncture repair tool), Tubeless valve stems