Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3

The Purest Form of Racing

A whole new breed of XC Hardtail, purpose built to hurt ‘em on the ups, drop ‘em on the downs and propel you straight to the top step. Perfect between the tape, this bike is built to give speed, efficiency and endurance.

Confidence on edge
No hesitant, fistful-of-brakes descending here. The ultra slack, 66.5° front end gives you the stability and control you need to really open it up on the downhills. Brake later. Corner harder. Pass on the descents.

Stay centered
Scalpel HT’s Proportional Response size-specific chainstays and steep seat angle keep you balanced between the wheels for better traction and power on the ups, and more confident control on the downs.

Proportional Response Geometry
Full size-specific frame geometry, right down to the chainstay lengths. Keeps the rider centered between the wheels for incredible traction and handling.

Slack Head Tube Angle
Super slack 66.5° head angle delivers confidence and speed on steep descents that other XC bikes just can't match.

Connected
An integrated wheel sensor delivers hyper accurate speed, route and distance info, registers your bike, reminds you of service needs and more, all through the free Cannondale App.

Convertible Cable Stops
Internal cable routing system lets you run full housing for weather-proof reliability, or interrupted housing for maximum weight savings.

Drop the chatter
Sculpted flex zones in the chainstays partner with dropped seatstays to eat up the chatter from rowdy terrain, boosting control, smoothing the ride, minimizing fatigue. Go harder. Go faster. Go farther.

Features

• Progressive, superlight carbon frame / RockShox SID SL Select+ 100mm fork
  
• himano SLX 12-speed group / Shimano M6100 disc brakes
• Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 rims / Cannondale C2 carbon post / Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Tech Specs

Frameset

• Frame: Scalpel HT Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger
• Fork: RockShox SID SL Select+ RL, 100mm, Debonair, remote lockout, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
• Headset: Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings

Drivetrain

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
• Shifters: Shimano SLX, 12-speed
• Chain: Shimano SLX, 12-speed
• Crank: Cannondale 1, BB30 83MTB, OPI SpideRing, 34T, 55mm chainline
• Rear Cogs: Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed
• Bottom bracket: Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Brakes

• Brakes: Shimano M6100 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT64 rotors
• Brake Levers: Shimano M6100 hydraulic disc

Wheels

• Rims: Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
• Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
• Tire Size: 2.25
• Wheel Size: 29
• Hubs: (F) Shimano MT410, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT510, 12x148mm thru-axle
• Tires: (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29x2.25", Twinskin, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix compound, tubeless ready
• Front Tire: Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29x2.25", Twinskin, tubeless ready
• Rear Tire: Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix compound, tubeless ready

Components

• Handlebar: Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
• Stem: Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
• Grips: Cannondale XC Silicone
• Saddle: Cannondale Scoop Shallow Elite, hollow cro-mo rails
• Seatpost: C2 Carbon, 27.2x400mm

Extra

• Extra1: Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Producer's note: please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.