Name: 2023 Scalpel Carbon SE Ultimate
SKU: 162640

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

Ultralight Hi-MOD carbon FlexPivot frame & Lefty Ocho Carbon fork - 120mm travel F-R / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity
SRAM XO1 AXS electronic 12-speed shifting / Level TLM hydraulic disc brakes
HollowGram 25 S carbon tubeless-ready wheels / Cannondale DownLow dropper post / Stash kit

Specs

Details

Platform
Model Name
Scalpel Carbon SE Ultimate
Model Code
C24302M

Frameset

Frame
Scalpel SE Hi-MOD Carbon, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, SRAM UDH, 55mm chainline, Stash compatible
Fork
Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 120mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset
Headset
Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered
Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle AXS
Shifters
SRAM Eagle AXS, 12-speed
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Crank
SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle, 34T, 55mm chainline
Rear Cogs
SRAM XG-1295, X01 Eagle, 10-52, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83

Brakes

Brakes
SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc, 160/160mm CenterLine rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc

Wheels

Rims
HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull
Tires
(F) Maxxis Ardent Race, 29x2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Tire Size
2.35
Wheel Size
29
Hubs
(F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss Star Ratchet internals, 12x148mm
Front Tire
Maxxis Ardent Race, 29x2.35", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Rear Tire
Maxxis Recon Race, 29x2.35", 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
Fabric Scoop Flat Race, hollow titanium rails
Seatpost
Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)