2025 Cannondale Scalpel 4 Mountain Bike with Shimano XT 12-Speed Drivetrain

Description

Hold on Tight

Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.

Model Description

Taking aim at XC race podiums and technical trails alike, the Scalpel 4 is always down for fast. It’s built on our advanced Series 1 carbon construction frameset, then set up with a Shimano Deore/XT 12-speed drivetrain, RockShox SID suspension both front and rear, and Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2 rims for reliable speed and control.

What it’s for

The thrill of speed. Winning XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.

Highlights

• Superlight premium Series 1 Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry
• RockShox SID 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock
• Shimano’s race-ready Deore M6100 12-speed shifting, with an XT rear derailleur
• Powerful, reliable Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes
• Stan’s tubeless-ready Crest S2 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4” tires
• Cannondale’s DownLow dropper seatpost

Specs

• Frame: Scalpel, Series 1 Carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5″ headtube with 1-1/8″ upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native
• Fork: RockShox SID, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
• Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190×45
• Rims: Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2, 32h, tubeless ready
• Hubs: (F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axle
• Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
• Tires: (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29×2.4″, EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29×2.4″, EXO Protection, tubeless ready
• Crank: Shimano M5121, 32T
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 73mm
• Chain: Shimano Deore, 12-speed
• Cassette: Shimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
• Shifter: Shimano Deore 6100, 12-speed
• Handlebar: Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
• Grips: Cannondale XC Silicone
• Stem: Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
• Headset: Acros ICR
• Brakes: Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors
• Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
• Seatpost: Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

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