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Cannondale  |  SKU: C24454U10SM

Cannondale Scalpel 3 Shimano 12 Speed Carbon Full Suspension Mountain Bike

$3,999.99 $5,500.00
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Description

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Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Cannondale Scalpel 3 Shimano 12 Speed Carbon Full Suspension Mountain Bike redefines cross-country speed – again.

 

Model Description

 

Fast, light, and capable on XC courses or technical trails, the Cannondale Scalpel 3 Shimano 12 Speed is built to fly. The frameset is made of Cannondale's advanced lightweight carbon construction. Then it gets built up with a Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain, RockShox SID Select suspension both front and rear, and Stan’s NoTubes Crest MK4 rims for excellent speed and control.

What it's for

 

The thrill of speed. Winning XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.

 

Highlights

 

  • Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry
  • Lightweight RockShox SID Select 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock
  • Shimano’s legendary XT 12-speed shifting
  • Powerful, controllable Shimano Deore M6100 hydraulic disc brakes
  • Stan’s tubeless-ready Crest Mk4 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4” tires
  • Cannondale’s DownLow dropper seatpost

 

Specifications

 

  • Platform - Scalpel
  • Model Name - Scalpel 3
  • Model Code - C24454U

Frameset

 

  • Frame - Scalpel, lightweight 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 - RockShox SID Select, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
  • Headset - Acros ICR
  • Rear Shock - RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45

Drivetrain

 

  • Rear Derailleur - Shimano XT
  • Shifters - Shimano XT, 12-speed
  • Chain - Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
  • Crank - Shimano Deore M6120, 32T
  • Rear Cogs - Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed
  • Bottom Bracket - Shimano BSA 73mm

Brakes

 

  • Brakes - Shimano Deore M6100, 180/160mm RT54 rotors
  • Brake Levers - Shimano Deore M6100

 

Wheels

 

  • Rims - Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
  • Spokes - DT Swiss Competition Race
  • Tire Size - 2.4
  • Wheel Size - 29
  • Hubs - (Front) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (Rear) Shimano TC-500, 12x148mm thru-axle
  • Tires - (Front) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (Rear) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

Components

 

  • Handlebar - Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
  • Stem - Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
  • Grips - Cannondale XC Silicone
  • Saddle - Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
  • Seatpost - Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

 

Connectivity

 

  • Wheel Sensor - Cannondale Wheel Sensor

**Specifications subject to change without notice

 

Safety Information

 

  • Ingestion Hazard

    WARNING - INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery. DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested. A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours. KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.

     

     

     
  • Mack Cycle recommends having your bike assembled by your local, authorized Cannondale retailer, who will charge an assembly fee.

 

 

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