£2600.00 – Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 4 Mountain Bike 2023 – Hardtail MTB

Description

The Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 4 is a new breed of XC hardtail, purpose-built to dominate climbs and descents alike. Its carbon frame, paired with a 100mm RockShox SID SL fork, offers the perfect balance of stiffness and compliance, allowing you to push harder and ride faster on technical trails.Key Features:    Frame: Carbon frame with Proportional Response Design for tailored performance and balance.    Front Suspension: RockShox SID SL, 100mm travel, with Debonair and remote lockout for smooth control.    Drivetrain: Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed for crisp and reliable shifting.    Brakes: Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes for powerful and consistent stopping power.    Wheels: WTB STX i23 29″ tubeless-ready wheels with Schwalbe Racing Ray and Ralph tyres.    Standout Feature: Ultra-slack 66.5° head angle for enhanced stability on descents.    Finance: Available with 0% APR finance options.The Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 4 is engineered to redefine what you expect from an XC hardtail. Its carbon frame incorporates Cannondale’s Proportional Response Design, which tailors the frame geometry to different sizes, ensuring optimal balance and handling for every rider. The ultra-slack 66.5° head angle offers confidence-inspiring stability on descents, allowing you to brake later and corner harder.This bike is not just about downhill prowess—its steep seat angle and size-specific chainstays keep you centred for efficient power transfer on climbs. The sculpted flex zones in the chainstays, combined with dropped seatstays, work together to absorb trail chatter, providing a smoother, more controlled ride that reduces fatigue on long rides.Equipped with a RockShox SID SL fork offering 100mm of travel, the Scalpel HT Carbon 4 is ready to tackle technical terrain with ease. Shimano’s Deore 12-speed drivetrain ensures smooth and precise shifting, while the Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes deliver powerful stopping power in all conditions. The WTB STX i23 wheels, paired with Schwalbe Racing Ray and Ralph tyres, provide excellent grip and durability, making this bike a formidable competitor on any cross-country course.