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Cannondale Scalpel-Si Race 2017

2017 Mountain
Estimate price | 9,060$
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Cannondale Scalpel Si Race 2017

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Carbon
  • Wheels 29"
  • Travel Front 100mm
  • Travel Rear 100mm
  • Fork Cannondale Lefty
  • Groupset XTR
  • Suspension Full
  • Drivetrain 1 × 11
  • Brakes Hydraulic Disc

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, Zero Pivot seatstay, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset

Suspension Fork

Lefty 2.0 Carbon, 100mm, XLR Isolated Damper Technology with XC+ tune and XLoc Full Sprint remote, 55mm offset

Rear Shock

RockShox Monarch XX, 100mm, Full Sprint remote

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR Shadow Plus, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Shift Levers

Shimano XTR, 1x11

Cassette

Shimano XT M8000, 11-42, 11-speed

Crank

Cannondale HollowGram Si, hollow forged, BB30, 32t Ai SpideRing

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Chain

Shimano CN-HG901, 11-speed

Pedals

N/A

Wheels

Front Hub

Lefty 60 front, DT-Swiss C-36 Custom 36 Point Engagement, 142x12, 28 hole (Ai Offset dish - Rear)

Rear Hub

Lefty 60 front, DT-Swiss C-36 Custom 36 Point Engagement, 142x12, 28 hole (Ai Offset dish - Rear)

Rims

ENVE Carbon M50, tubeless ready,28h

Spokes

DT Swiss AeroLite (Ai Offset dish - Rear)

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO Snakeskin, 29x2.25", folding, tubeless ready

Brakes

Brakes

Shimano XTR Race, 160/160mm, Ice Tech Rotors

Brake Levers

Shimano XTR Race, carbon lever

Cockpit

Stem

Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 31.8, -5 deg.

Handlebar

Cannondale C-Zero flat, Carbon, 760mm

Grips

Cannondale Locking Grips

Headset

Cannondale HeadShok Si

Seat

Saddle

ProLogo Zero II TiRox Rails

Seatpost

Cannondale C2 Carbon, Micro Adjust, 31.6x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)

Model Overview

Scalpel-Si Race completes the Cannondale Scalpel Si model. Cannondale released 69 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cannondale Scalpel Si bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.

Model range prices

Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 3000$. On the other hand, Cannondale Scalpel-Si Black Inc. 2017, is the most expensive and costs 12790$.

Safety

Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.

Average price for Crosscountry bikes

If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.

At the moment of the release date, Cannondale Scalpel-Si Race price was 9060$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 375.59% higher.

Overview of components

Fork

Cannondale Scalpel-Si Race 2017 bike is equipped with the Cannondale Lefty fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.

Fork material

Scalpel-Si Race has a carbon fork, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.

Rear Shock

The Scalpel-Si Race has a rear shock with a travel of 100mm. The model RockShox Monarch XX is the one installed in this bike. 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 short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.

Wheels size

When it comes to wheels, the Scalpel-Si Race bike is equipped with the 29″ carbon model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.

Brakes

Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Cannondale Scalpel-Si Race is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.

Sizes

This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.