Cannondale Scalpel-Si Women’s 2 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,200$
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
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Scalpel-Si Women's, 27.5, 100mm, BallisTec Carbon, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset
Suspension Fork
Lefty 2.0 Alloy OPI, 2Spring, 100mm, XLR Isolated Damper Technology with XC+ tune and XLoc remote, 50mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RL, 100mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shift Levers
Shimano XT, 2x11
Cassette
Shimano XT, 11-40, 11-speed
Crank
Cannondale Si, BB30, 36/26 CNC Rings
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale Alloy PressFit30
Chain
Shimano HG601, 11-speed
Pedals
Not included
Wheels
Front Hub
Lefty 60 front, Formula DHT-142x12 Ai Offset dish - rear
Rear Hub
Lefty 60 front, Formula DHT-142x12 Ai Offset dish - rear
Rims
Stan's NoTubes Crest S1, 32 hole, 27.5", Tubeless Ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition
Tires
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance Twinskin, 27.5x2.25", folding, Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT hydro disc, 160/160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano XT hydro disc
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C1, 7075 Alloy, 1.5", 31.8, -5 deg.
Handlebar
Cannondale C2, Butted 2014 Alloy, 740mm
Grips
Cannondale Women's Locking Grips
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Seat
Saddle
Fi'zi:k Arione Donna Mg
Seatpost
Cannondale C3, Micro Adjust, 6061 Alloy, 31.6x350mm
About this model
Scalpel-Si Women’s 2 belongs to 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 2018, here.
Model range prices
Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2799$. On the other hand, Cannondale Scalpel-Si Black Inc. 2018, is the most expensive and costs 11999$.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Cannondale released this model in 2018, its price was 4200$. In conclusion, this bike price is 120.47% higher than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Scalpel-Si Women’s 2 components
Fork
Cannondale Scalpel-Si Women’s 2 2018 bike is equipped with the Cannondale Lefty fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Monarch RL, with a travel distance 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 conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on Scalpel-Si Women’s 2 are the 29″ aluminum type. 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, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.