Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,150$
Weight | 12.7 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork Cannondale Lefty Ocho
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Groupset NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Scalpel-Si, 100mm, SmartForm C1 Alloy, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset
Suspension Fork
ALL-NEW Lefty Ocho, 27.5/29", 100mm, Chamber Damper with cable lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50/55mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RL, 100mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1230, NX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed
Crank
Truvativ Stylo 6K, 34T, Ai Custom
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale BB30
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Lefty 60 front, Formula 12x142 rear w/ HG driver
Rear Hub
Lefty 60 front, Formula 12x142 rear w/ HG driver
Rims
WTB STX i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion (Ai Offset dish - rear)
Tires
Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance 27.5/29 x 2.25" front, Racing Ralph Performance 2.25" rear, Addix compound, tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT500 hydro disc, 180/160mm RT56 rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano MT500 hydro disc
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C3, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 Flat, 6061 double-butted Alloy, 8° sweep, 760mm
Grips
Cannondale Locking Grips
Seat
Saddle
Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails
Seatpost
Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm
About this model
Scalpel-Si 5 is part of the Cannondale Scalpel Si model. There are 69 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Cannondale Scalpel Si bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3150$. Cannondale Scalpel-Si Hi-Mod World Cup 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 11000$.
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
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Cannondale released this model in 2020, its price was 3150$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 65.35% higher.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Weighing 12.7 kg (28 lbs), the Scalpel-Si 5 model is slightly heavier than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 2.42% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Cannondale Lefty Ocho model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5 bike has the RockShox Monarch RL model installed, and has 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
As for the wheels, Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5 2020, has a 29″ aluminum model. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5 2020 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.