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How much does the Cannondale Scalpel weight?

How much does the Cannondale Scalpel weight?

11.32 kg
Cannondale claims that the Scalpel SE 1, which features a RockShox SID Select + fork, Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed group and Cannondale’s own carbon wheels, weighs 11.32 kg (24.9 lb).

Are Cannondale mountainbikes good?

Are Cannondale mountain bikes good? Yes, Cannondale mountain bikes are a good choice. They are made from aluminum or carbon and equipped with reliable components from brands such as Shimano, SRAM, RockShox, Fox, Maxxis, WTB, and so on.

What is a scalpel bike?

Cannondale has refreshed its cross-country race-winning Scalpel for 2021, giving it a completely new frame featuring flexible chainstays. Alongside the race-focused bike is the Cannondale Scalpel SE, with more travel and more aggressive geometry. However, only Europe will get all the bikes in the range.

How much do Cannondale mountain bikes weigh?

Technical specs

Best Use Mountain Biking
Dropper Post Yes
Weight 33 lbs. 4.8 oz.
Bike Weight Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes.
Gender Unisex

Is the Cannondale Scalpel a good mountain bike?

Climbs very nice as well as handles like it’s name, like a “Scalpel” Love this bike for XC riding. Could use a little more travel if you like to jump or ride big drops.

What’s the SAG on a Cannondale Scalpel se?

At the recommended 25 percent sag, the bike had excellent mid-stroke support and could handle repeated small hits at high speed while retaining good bottom-out support at the end of the stroke. The 34t ring is a subtle clue that Cannondale expects riders to hammer the SE as hard as an XC race bike.

Is the scalpel XL a full suspension bike?

The new Scalpel SE, however, really shakes that up and has me reconsidering what I want in my own ride and maybe what you should expect in your next one. It’s a full-suspension bike (120m of travel front and rear) that’s nearly as light (27.25 pounds for the XL) and agile as an XC bike but with the suds to let it run a little wild on the trails.

How much does a scalpel se bike cost?

There are only two Scalpel SE models to choose from, the $4,000 SE 2 and my grey test bike, the $5,500 USD SE 1. That gets you an XT drivetrain, RockShox’s SID Select+ RL fork and SIDluxe shock, as well as Cannondale’s alloy Hollowgram cranks and carbon fiber rims.