Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 4
The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 4 is designed for riders seeking a balance of cross-country speed and modern trail capability. Built around a lightweight carbon frame with 120mm of rear travel, it combines efficient climbing performance with confident descending stability. The geometry features a slack 66.6° head tube angle for control on technical descents and a steep 75.5° seat tube angle for effective climbing position, while size-specific chainstays help maintain balanced rider positioning across frame sizes.
Outfitted with a Shimano Deore/XT 12-speed drivetrain, RockShox SID 120mm fork, and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock, the Scalpel 4 is equipped for a wide range of trail conditions. Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable stopping power, while Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2 tubeless-ready rims paired with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4” tires deliver a fast-rolling yet capable wheel setup. A dropper seatpost enhances control on steeper and more technical terrain.
The Scalpel platform is engineered around Cannondale’s lightweight carbon construction and Proportional Response design philosophy, balancing efficiency, traction, and control across varying terrain.
Key Features:
- Lightweight Carbon Frame: XC-focused design with 120mm rear travel
- Proportional Geometry: Size-specific chainstays and balanced handling characteristics
- Modern XC Suspension Platform: RockShox SID fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock
- Shimano 12-Speed Drivetrain: Deore/XT-level mixed component build for reliable shifting
- Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Shimano MT501 for consistent stopping performance
- Tubeless-Ready Wheelset: Stan’s Crest S2 rims with fast-rolling Maxxis 2.4” tires
- Trail Capability Additions: Dropper post for improved control on technical terrain
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Description
The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 4 is designed for riders seeking a balance of cross-country speed and modern trail capability. Built around a lightweight carbon frame with 120mm of rear travel, it combines efficient climbing performance with confident descending stability. The geometry features a slack 66.6° head tube angle for control on technical descents and a steep 75.5° seat tube angle for effective climbing position, while size-specific chainstays help maintain balanced rider positioning across frame sizes.
Outfitted with a Shimano Deore/XT 12-speed drivetrain, RockShox SID 120mm fork, and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock, the Scalpel 4 is equipped for a wide range of trail conditions. Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable stopping power, while Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2 tubeless-ready rims paired with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4” tires deliver a fast-rolling yet capable wheel setup. A dropper seatpost enhances control on steeper and more technical terrain.
The Scalpel platform is engineered around Cannondale’s lightweight carbon construction and Proportional Response design philosophy, balancing efficiency, traction, and control across varying terrain.
Key Features:
- Lightweight Carbon Frame: XC-focused design with 120mm rear travel
- Proportional Geometry: Size-specific chainstays and balanced handling characteristics
- Modern XC Suspension Platform: RockShox SID fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock
- Shimano 12-Speed Drivetrain: Deore/XT-level mixed component build for reliable shifting
- Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Shimano MT501 for consistent stopping performance
- Tubeless-Ready Wheelset: Stan’s Crest S2 rims with fast-rolling Maxxis 2.4” tires
- Trail Capability Additions: Dropper post for improved control on technical terrain
