Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 4

The Purest Form of Racing.

A whole new breed of XC Hardtail, purpose built to hurt ‘em on the ups, drop ‘em 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

• Progressive, superlight 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 tires

Convertable Cable Stops

Internal Cable Routing System lets you run full housing for weather-proof reliability, or interrupted housing for maximum weight savings 

Proportional Response Geometry

Full size-specific frame geometry, right down to the chainstay lengths. Keeps the rider centered between the wheels for incredible traction and handling 

Slack Head Tube Angle

Super slack 66.5 Degrees head angle delivers confidence and speed on steep descents that other XC bikes just can't match\

Specifics: 

Frameset: 

Frame: Scalpel HT Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger

Fork: RockShox SID SL , 100mm, Debonair, remote lockout, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset

Headset: Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings

 

Drivetrain: 

Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT

Shifters: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

Chain: Shimano Deore, 12-speed

Crank: Shimano M5121, 30T, 55mm chainline

Rear Cogs: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed

Bottom Bracket: Cannondale Alloy PressFit 30 - 24mm

 

Brakes: 

Brakes: Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors

Brake Levers: Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc

 

Wheels: 

Rims: WTB STX i23, 32h, tubeless ready

Spokes: DT Swiss Champion 2.0

Tires: (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", Twinskin, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix compound, tubeless ready

Tire Size: 2.25

Wheel Size: 29

Hubs: (F) Shimano MT410, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410, 12x148mm thru-axle

Front Tire: Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", Twinskin, tubeless ready

Rear Tire: Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", Twinskin, tubeless ready

 

Components: 

Handlebar: Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm

Stem: Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Grips: Cannondale TrailShroom

Saddle: Cannondale Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails

Seatpost: C3 Alloy, 27.2x400mm