2023 Cannondale
Scalpel HT Hi-MOD 1
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,840| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 110mm |
| Fork | Cannondale Lefty Ocho Carbon |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR, XT |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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View Comparison5'0" – 5'5"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'7" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'6"
Jul 2023 · Tom Marvin
Sharp and snappy, but at times nervous, the Scalpel is best-suited to tight and punchy courses
Solid frame that transfers power well
Neat design touches on the frame
Quick handling
The Lefty Ocho left in the shadows of more established XC forks
Nervous on technical sections
Questionable tyre choice
Creaky BB
Mar 2022
Brand new for 2022, the Cannondale Scalpel HT is the first hardtail to wear the Scalpel name. Featuring progressive geometry, big tyre clearance and the option of a 110mm travel fork, the Scalpel HT promises to be a versatile XC race bike. So does it deliver? Read on for our Cannondale Scalpel HT review.
Lightweight & compliant carbon chassis
Proportional Response Design makes so much sense
Awesome all-round handling
Frame will accept a longer fork and bigger tyres
Marvellous paint job
Cheap, narrow tyres
Heavy wheels
No dropper
Lack of A.I offset
Nov 2021 · Beta
For those times when even a regular Scalpel is too blunt an instrument.
| Frame | Scalpel HT Hi-MOD Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Color: White |
|---|---|
| Fork | Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 110mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings |
| Stem | Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° backsweep, 760mm |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C1 Carbon, 27.2x400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Grips | Cannondale XC Silicone |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Crank | HollowGram, BB30 83MTB, OPI SpideRing, 34T, 55mm chainline |
| Shifters | Shimano XT, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 180/160mm XT rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT hydraulic disc |
| Rims | HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull |
| Front Hub | (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss Star Ratchet internals, 12x148mm |
| Rear Hub | (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss Star Ratchet internals, 12x148mm |
| Tires | (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speed, tubeless ready |
Last updated May 11