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2021

Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3

Cannondale Scalpel 2021

4500

Cross Country

Colour / Black, Candy Red

Size / SM, MD, LG, XL

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At a glance

The 2021 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 is an Cross Country Carbon mountain bike. It sports 29" wheels, is priced at $4,500 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including SM, MD, LG, XL and a Shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Cannondale's Scalpel range of mountain bikes.

FlexPivot suspension design with “virtual Horst link” flexible chainstay plates, Ai Offset asymmetric chainstays, Tube-in-tube internal cable routing, Compatible with STASH kit: tool storage underneath water bottle cage bosses on down tube, Integrated wheel sensor integrates with Cannondale app for speed/route/distance info, bike registration, and service reminders

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    BallisTec Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, molded chainstay protection
  • Fork
    Cannondale Lefty Ocho, Chamber damper, OppO spring system, remote lockout, 55mm offset, 100mm
  • Shock
    FOX FLOAT DPS Performance Elite, EVOL air can, remote lockout, rebound adjust
Wheels
  • Hubs
    28 hole, 15x110mm Boost front, Shimano MT510 12x148mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver
  • Wheels
    Stan's NoTubes Crest S1, tubeless ready, 28 hole
  • Wheel Size
    29"
  • Spokes
    DT Swiss Champion
  • Tires
    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray, Performance, Addix compound, tubeless ready, 29" x 2.25"
    Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, Addix compound, tubeless ready, 29" x 2.25"
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    436mm, Integrated upper chain keeper, Cannondale OPI SpideRing, 34 tooth, Ai custom offset, Shimano SLX, 12-speed
  • Crank
    Cannondale HollowGram
  • Bottom Bracket
    331mm (40mm drop), Cannondale press-fit BB30a PF30, alloy
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed
  • Shifters
    Shimano SLX, 12-speed
Components
  • Brakeset
    Shimano Deore M6000, 2-piston, Shimano RT54 160mm rotors, Shimano Deore M6000
  • Handlebar
    Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 alloy, 3° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, 31.8mm clamp diameter
  • Saddle
    Prologo Dimension NDR
  • Seatpost
    Cannondale 2, 7075 alloy, 400mm length, 31.6mm, Single bolt, 31.6mm, Single bolt
  • Stem
    Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 7° rise, 31.8mm bar clamp
  • Grips
    ESI Silicone, 32mm diameter

FAQ

Q: How much is a 2021 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3?

A 2021 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 is typically priced around $4,500 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2021 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3?

The 2021 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 may be purchased directly from Cannondale.

Q: What size wheels does the 2021 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 have?

The 2021 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 has 29" wheels.

Q: What size 2021 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 should I get?

The 2021 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 comes in sizes SM, MD, LG, XL. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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