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Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon 3 2017

2017 Mountain
Estimate price | 5,330$
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Cannondale Scalpel Si Carbon 3 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 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 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 XT M8000, 1x11

Cassette

Shimano XT M8000, 11-42, 11-speed

Crank

Cannondale Si, BB30, 32t Ai SpideRing

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601, 11-speed

Pedals

N/A

Wheels

Front Hub

CZero Straight Pull, Lefty 60 front, 39-point engagement rear, 142x12, 28h (Ai Offset dish - Rear)

Rear Hub

CZero Straight Pull, Lefty 60 front, 39-point engagement rear, 142x12, 28h (Ai Offset dish - Rear)

Rims

Stan's Notubes ZTR CREST, 32 hole, tubeless ready, 23mm ID

Spokes

Grand Forza Double Butted (Ai Offset dish - Rear)

Tires

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

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 C-Zero flat, Carbon, 760mm

Grips

Cannondale X1 Single Lock Grips

Headset

Cannondale HeadShok Si

Seat

Saddle

Prologo Zero II STN

Seatpost

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

Model Overview

Scalpel-Si Carbon 3 completes the Cannondale Scalpel Si model. Cannondale released 69 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Cannondale Scalpel Si bikes models from 2017, here.

Model range prices

Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5 2017 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3000$. Cannondale Scalpel-Si Black Inc. 2017 on the other hand costs 12790$, and is the most expensive model.

Safety

When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.

Average price for Crosscountry bikes

Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.

Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 5330$. In conclusion, this bike price is 179.79% more expensive than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.

Overview of components

Fork

This bike has the Cannondale Lefty fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.

Rear Shock

As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Monarch XX model, with a travel of 100mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.

Wheels

The Scalpel-Si Carbon 3 2017 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.

Brakes

For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon 3 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.

Sizes

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