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Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 2020

2020 Mountain
Estimate price | 4,500$
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Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 2020

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 Ocho
  • Groupset XT, SLX
  • Suspension Full
  • Drivetrain 1 × 12
  • Brakes Hydraulic Disc

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

All-New, 100mm travel, BallisTec Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube,Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible

Suspension Fork

Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset

Rear Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT

Shift Levers

Shimano SLX, 12-speed

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed

Crank

HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Chain

Shimano SLX, 12-speed

Wheels

Rear Hub

Shimano MT510 12x148

Rims

Stan's NoTubes Crest S1, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Champion

Tires

(F) Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready

Brakes

Brakes

Shimano Deore hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore hydraulic disc

Cockpit

Stem

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

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

Grips

ESI Chunky Silicone, 32mm dia.

Seat

Saddle

Prologo Dimension NRD, STN rails

Seatpost

Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

Model Overview

Scalpel Carbon 3 is a Cannondale Scalpel model. There are 76 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.

Model range prices

Cannondale Scalpel Carbon Women’s SE 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 4000$. On the other hand, Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD Ultimate 2020, is the most expensive and costs 12000$.

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 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. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.

Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4500$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that Scalpel Carbon 3 price is 136.22% more expensive.

Scalpel Carbon 3 components

Fork

The fork installed on this bike is the Cannondale Lefty Ocho model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. 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 Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL model, with a travel of 100mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.

Wheels size

The wheels on Scalpel Carbon 3 are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.

Brakes

We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Scalpel Carbon 3 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.

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.