£8550 – Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 1 Lefty 29er Mountain Bike 2025 Small – Raw

Description

Built for winning races and scorching trails the Scalpel 1 is one of the fastest lightest and most capable mountain bikes on the planet. The frame is crafted with our advanced super-light Series 1 carbon construction. Our one-piece SystemBar XC-One carbon cockpit controls the unmatched steering precision of the Lefty Ocho Carbon 120 fork. SRAM’s potent XO AXS wireless electronic group handles the shifting and it all rolls on the speedy DT-Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon cross-country wheelset. Hold on Tight Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry and rowdy-ready spec the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again. What it’s for The thrill of speed. Winning World Cup XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying. Highlights Superlight premium Series 1 Carbon frame with FlexPivot 120mm travel and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry Lefty Ocho Carbon – the smoothest most advanced most precise-handling XC fork in the world. Carbon upper 120mm travel with a TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout. Sleek SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon handlebar and stem Super-fast DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon cross-country wheelset Light precise and tough SRAM XO Eagle AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Silver Stealth brakes Fox Transfer SL dropper seatpost Travel Advisory Not just more travel – better travel. Thanks to the magic of our FlexPivot kinematics and Proportional Response suspension Scalpel’s 120mm of travel delivers unreal traction more control and a hell of a lot more fun – with all the efficiency and responsiveness you’d expect from a World Cup race rig. It’s OK to Stare No other fork looks like Lefty and no other fork does what Lefty does. Its unique design and friction-reducing needle bearing internals deliver smoothness responsiveness and steering precision no other fork can match. There’s a reason it’s been topping podiums for over 20 years. Devilishly Fast Speed starts with the geometry and Scalpel’s got the hole shot. It has a slack 66.6º head tube angle a steeper 75.5º seat tube angle and chainstays that get longer as the frames get bigger to keep the rider more balanced between the wheels. The result? More power and traction on the climbs more pinpoint control in the corners and a whole new level of confidence at speed. The Beauty of Speed This ain’t no fashion statement. This is pure purposeful design. Every element of the Scalpel’s form is driven by function above all – kinematics weight stiffness and capability. Features drive the shape instead of the shape constraining the features. And fast looks good. Features System Overhaul The SystemBar XC-One is a one-piece carbon cockpit that’s both lighter and stiffer than most two-piece cockpits. Ergonomically shaped internally cabled and packing a full 760mm of width it gives you ultimate control over the trail. Fly Low The cat’s out of the bag: A dropper post’s ability to instantly raise or lower a bike’s saddle for technical sections or steep descents is a secret to speed that XC riders can’t ignore anymore. It’s why you’ll find them on any Scalpel – so you can command any terrain and fast. Connected An integrated wheel sensor delivers precise speed route and distance info registers your bike keeps you on top of maintenance and much more all through the free Cannondale App. Re-Tiring Convention More travel and more capable geometry meant re-thinking tires too. The 2.4-inch tires on the new Scalpel are higher in volume than conventionally narrower XC tires meaning more traction and more control even in the rough stuff. FlexPivot FlexPivot stays are key to Scalpel’s incredible suspension performance and low weight. These patented carbon sections act as virtual Horst link pivots creating a true four-bar link suspension that allows our engineers to precisely tailor how the suspension responds to pedaling braking and bump forces without the weight or maintenance of bearings. Proportional Response Suspension How a suspension system responds to inputs is heavily influenced by the rider’s center of gravity yet most designs on the market use the exact same suspension layout across all the sizes. With Proportional Response we customize the kinematics by size to deliver the absolute best traction braking and pedaling performance. Geometric Advantage Full size-specific customization keeps you balanced in the sweet spot. A wicked slack 66.6º head tube angle delivers confidence at speed. Steeper 75.5º seat tube angle and longer reach keeps you in the perfect position for power and traction on the climbs. Frame Scalpel Series 1 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 Rear Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ 2-Pos mode adjust adjustable rebound 190×45 TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout Rims DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE carbon 30mm inner width hookless TSS tubeless ready Hubs DT Swiss Lefty 6-bolt F / 240 Ratchet EXP 36 6-bolt XD driver R Spokes DT Competition Race straight pull Tires F Maxxis Rekon Race WT 29×2.4″ EXO Protection tubeless ready / R Maxxis Aspen WT 29×2.4″ EXO Protection tubeless ready Pedals Not included Crank SRAM XO T-Type 34T Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide Chain SRAM XO T-Type 12-speed Rear Cogs SRAM XO Eagle 10-52 T-Type 12-speed Rear Derailleur SRAM XO Eagle AXS T-Type Shifters SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller Handlebar SystemBar XC-One Flat carbon integrated bar/stem internal cable routing 5° upsweep 8° backsweep 760mm width -6° stem 1-1/8″ clamp Grips RockShox Smooth Silicone Stem SystemBar XC-One Flat carbon integrated bar/stem Headset Acros ICR Brakes SRAM Level Silver Stealth 4-piston hydraulic disc SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors Saddle Prologo Dimension NDR Tirox rails Seatpost Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite 31.6 125mm S 150mm M-XL