Product news: The new Cannondale Scalpel HT is the answer to the increasing demands on sporty off-road hardtails over the years. The Scalpel should be there even faster, safer and more fun downhill without losing liveliness and agility. According to the manufacturer, you don't just have that improved the frame weight, but also incorporated improvements based on the previous model F-Si, as well as the Cannondale trail bikes and the Scalpel platform.
The basic idea of the Cannondale Scalpel Hardtail is to convince with a progressive geometry and a steering angle of 66.5 degrees. This should allow the Scalpel to be steered safely and stably even on steep terrain and at high speeds. Especially with regard to increasingly technical descents, this is a clear bonus when it comes to safety, speed and fun. Added to this is the Lefty Ocho suspension. Thanks to the longer offset of the fork, the bike does not lose any agility and can still be playfully circled through the trail. In addition, a 110 mm suspension travel is now used in the high-end models.
Another key aspect is the steep seat tube angle of 74,5 degrees, which should have a very positive effect on climbing sections and steep uphill passages in particular. With an impressively low weight - in frame size M, the Hi-Mod frame weighs just 895 g - the new Cannondale hardtail is one of the lightest in the world.
The lowered seatstays and chainstays allow for a flex, which dampens smaller impacts and should offer the rider significantly more comfort. fFor an ideal fit and so that every rider sits as stable and centered as possible on the bike according to his size, the chainstay length of the Scalpel HT is adjusted according to the respective frame size.
Cannondale Scalpel HT – The models at a glance:
The Scalpel HT is available in four models with different configurations.
Cannondale Scalpel HT Hi Mod 1
- Progressive, ultra-light Hi-MOD carbon frame / HollowGram crank
- Lefty Ocho Carbon 110 mm fork / HollowGram 25 carbon wheelset
- Shimano XTR/XT 12-speed group / Cannondale C1 carbon handlebars/ Cannondale wheel sensor
- Price: € 6.999
Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2
- Progressive, super light carbon frame / Lefty Ocho 100 mm fork
- Shimano XT 12-speed group / XT disc brakes
- Cannondale C1 carbon handlebar and seat post / Cannondale wheel sensor
- Price: € 4.499
Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3
- Carbon frame / RockShox SID SL Select+ 100 mm fork
- Shimano SLX 12-speed group / Shimano M6100 disc brakes
- Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 rims / Cannondale C2 carbon seatpost/ Cannondale wheel sensor
- Price: € 3.299
Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 4
- Carbon frame / RockShox SID SL 100mm fork
- Shimano XT/Deore 12-speed group / Shimano M500 disc brakes
- WTB STX i23 Tubeless Ready rims / Schwalbe Racing Ray Racing Ralph EVO / Cannondale wheel sensor
- Price: € 2.499