Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon Women’s 1 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
6,000$
Weight | 11.3 kg 
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 Ocho
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Groupset X01 Eagle, GX Eagle -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
BallisTec Carbon, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset, 100mm travel, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30-83, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset
Suspension Fork
Lefty Ocho, 27.5/29", 100mm, Chamber Damper with cable lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50/55mm offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Performance EVOL, 100mm, remote-actuated
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275, GX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed
Crank
Truvativ Stylo 6K DUB, 34T (XS, S), 32T (M), Ai offset
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Wheels
Rear Hub
(R) Hollowgram w/ DT internals 12x142 w/ XD driver
Rims
HollowGram 23, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 23mm inner width, tubeless ready
Spokes
Formula Grand Forza Stainless (Ai Offset dish - rear)
Tires
(F) Schwalbe Racing Ray 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speedgrip Compound, tubeless ready(R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph 27.5/29 x 2.25", Snake Skin, Addix Speed Compound, tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level TL hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Level TL hydro disc
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°
Handlebar
Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
Grips
Cannondale Low-Profile Locking Grips
Seat
Saddle
Fabric Line Shallow Sport, steel rails
Seatpost
Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm
Model Overview
Scalpel-Si Carbon Women’s 1 completes the Cannondale Scalpel Si model. There are 69 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Cannondale Scalpel Si bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5 2020 has a starting price of 3150$. Cannondale Scalpel-Si Hi-Mod World Cup 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 11000$.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Cannondale released this model in 2020, its price was 6000$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 214.96% more expensive.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 11.3 kg (24.91 lbs), Cannondale bike is a bit lighter than average. In other words, this model is 9.73% lighter than the average Crosscountry bike.
Scalpel-Si Carbon Women’s 1 components
Fork
The Cannondale Lefty Ocho is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon Women’s 1 bike has the Fox Float DPS Performance EVOL model installed, and has a travel of 100mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
The Scalpel-Si Carbon Women’s 1 2020 bike is equipped with 29″ carbon wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Scalpel-Si Carbon Women’s 1 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. 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 short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.