Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon 4 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,199$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork Cannondale Lefty
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Carbon, Zero Pivot seatstay, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset
Suspension Fork
Lefty 2.0, 100mm, XLR Isolated Damper Technology with XC+ tune and XLoc remote, 55mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RL, 100mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8000 Shadow Plus, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT M8000
Shift Levers
Shimano XT M8000, 2x11
Cassette
Shimano XT M8000, 11-42, 11-speed
Crank
Cannondale Si, BB30, 36/26 CNC Rings
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale Alloy PressFit30
Chain
Shimano CN-HG601, 11-speed
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Lefty 60 front, Formula DHT-142x12, (Ai Offset dish - Rear)
Rear Hub
Lefty 60 front, Formula DHT-142x12, (Ai Offset dish - Rear)
Rims
Stan's ZTR Rapid 25, 32 hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - Rear)
Tires
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29x2.25", folding
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT M8000, 160/160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano XT M8000
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 31.8, -5 deg.
Handlebar
Cannondale C2 Butted AL2014 Alloy, 760mm
Grips
Cannondale X1 Single Lock Grips
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Zero II STN
Seatpost
Cannondale C3, Micro Adjust, 6061 Alloy, 31.6x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)
Model Overview
Scalpel-Si Carbon 4 completes the Cannondale Scalpel Si model. Cannondale launched 69 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2017 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5 2017 has a starting price of 3000$. Cannondale Scalpel-Si Black Inc. 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 12790$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon 4 price was 4199$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 120.42% more expensive.
Overview of components
Fork
The Scalpel-Si Carbon 4 comes factory-installed with the Cannondale Lefty fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Monarch RL model, with a travel of 100mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Scalpel-Si Carbon 4 model has 29″ aluminum wheels. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon 4 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.