Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2 Features
The Purest Form of Racing.
A whole new breed of XC Hardtail, purpose built to hurt Ôem on the ups, drop Ôem on the downs and propel you straight to the top step.
Where it thrives
Between the tape
What it's built for
Speed, Efficiency, and Endurance
Highlights
-Progressive, superlight carbon frame / Lefty Ocho 100mm fork
-Shimano XT 12-speed group / XT disc brakes
-Cannondale C1 Carbon bar and post / Cannondale Wheel Sensor
Confidence on edge
No hesitant, fistful-of-brakes descending here. The ultra slack, 66.5¡ front end gives you the stability and control you need to really open it up on the downhills. Brake later. Corner harder. Pass on the descents.
Stay centered
Scalpel HTÕs Proportional Response size-specific chainstays and steep seat angle keep you balanced between the wheels for better traction and power on the ups, and more confident control on the downs.
Lead with Lefty
100mm of the smoothest, most precise-handling ultralight front suspension out there. Extra- long fork offset brings extra agility to the super stable front end. Better control, more speed.
Drop the chatter
Sculpted flex zones in the chainstays partner with dropped seatstays to eat up the chatter from rowdy terrain, boosting control, smoothing the ride, minimizing fatigue. Go harder. Go faster. Go farther.
Component Specifications
| Frame | Scalpel HT Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger |
| Fork | Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
| Crankset | HollowGram, BB30 83MTB, OPI SpideRing, 34T, 55mm chainline |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Front Tire | (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speed, tubeless ready |
| Rear Tire | (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speed, tubeless ready |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C1 Carbon, 27.2x400mm |