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Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the World Cup winning 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 lightweight 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 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

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Scalpel 4

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Select Size

Black / SM

Black / MD

Black / LG

Black / XL

Yellow / SM

Yellow / MD

Yellow / LG

Yellow / XL

Size Guide

Jump to: MOUNTAIN | GRAVEL | ROAD | ELECTRIC | FITNESS

Mountain Bikes

Trail

4'6" - 5'2" 137 - 157	5'1" - 5'4" 154 - 162	5'3" - 5'8" 160 - 172	5'7" - 6'0" 170 - 182	5'11" - 6'3" 180 - 190
XS	S	M	L	XL

Trail Women's

4'6" - 5'2" 137 - 157	5'1" - 5'4" 154 - 162	5'4" - 5'8" 162 - 172	5'7" - 6'0" 170 - 182
XS	S	M	L

Trail SE

5'1" - 5'4" 154 - 162	5'4" - 5'8" 162 - 172	5'7" - 6'0" 170 - 182	6'0" - 6'3" 182 - 190
S	M	L	XL

Habit, Habit HT

5'0" - 5'2" 142 - 157	5'1" - 5'5" 154 - 165	5'4" - 5'9" 162 - 175	5'8" - 6'0" 172 - 182	5'11" - 6'5" 180 - 195
XS	S	M	L	XL

Scalpel, Scalpel SE, Scalpel HT

5'1" - 5'5" 154 - 165	5'4" - 5'9" 162 - 175	5'8" - 6'0" 172 - 182	5'11" - 6'5" 180 - 195
S	M	L	XL

Jekyll

5'2" - 5'5" 157 - 165	5'4" - 5'9" 162 - 175	5'8" - 6'0" 172 - 182	5'11" - 6'5" 180 - 195
S	M	L	XL

Moterra, Moterra LT, Moterra SL

5'1" - 5'5" 154 - 165	5'4" - 5'9" 162 - 175	5'8" - 6'1" 172 - 185	6'0" - 6'5" 182 - 195
S	M	L	XL

Gravel

Topstone, Topstone Carbon

4'10" - 5'5" 147 - 165	5'3" - 5'9" 160 - 175	5'7" - 6'1" 170 - 185	5'10" - 6'4" 177 - 193	6'0" - 6'8" 182 - 203
XS	S	M	L	XL

SuperSix EVO SE, SuperSix EVO CX

5'0" - 5'4" 152 - 162	5'5" - 5'9" 165 - 175	5'7" - 5'11" 170 - 180	5'10" - 6'1" 177 - 185	6'0" - 6'4" 182 - 193
46cm	51cm	54cm	56cm	58cm

Road

Synapse

5'0 - 5'4" 152 - 162	5'2" - 5'6" 157 - 167	5'5" - 5'9" 165 - 175	5'7" - 5'11" 170 - 180	5'10" - 6'1" 175 - 185	6'0" - 6'4" 182 - 193	6'3" - 6'8" 190 - 203
44cm	48cm	51cm	54cm	56cm	58cm	61cm

SuperSix Evo

5'1 - 5'5" 154 - 165	5'3" - 5'7" 160 - 170	5'5" - 5'9" 165 - 175	5'7" - 5'11" 170 - 180	5'10" - 6'1" 177 - 185	6'0" - 6'4" 182 - 193	6'3" - 6'7" 190 - 200
44cm	48cm	51cm	54cm	56cm	58cm	61cm

SystemSix

5'3 - 5'7" 160 - 170	5'5" - 5'9" 165 - 175	5'7" - 5'11" 170 - 180	5'10" - 6'2" 177 - 187	6'10" - 6'4" 182 - 193	6'2" - 6'6" 187 - 198	6'5" - 6'9" 195 - 205
47cm	51cm	54cm	56cm	58cm	60cm	62cm

CAAD Optimo

5'2" - 5'5" 157 - 165	5'3" - 5'7" 160 - 170	5'5" - 5'9" 165 - 175	5'7" - 5'11" 170 - 180	5'10" - 6'1" 177 - 185	6'0" - 6'4" 182 - 193
44cm	48cm	51cm	54cm	56cm	58cm

CAAD13

5'3" - 5'7" 160 - 170	5'5" - 5'9" 165 - 175	5'4" - 5'9" 170 - 180	5'10" - 6'1" 177 - 185	6'0" - 6'4" 182 - 193	6'2" - 6'6" 187 - 198
48cm	51cm	54cm	56cm	58cm	60cm

Fitness, Urban & Comfort

Adventure, Adventure EQ

4'11" - 5'6" 149 - 167	5'5" - 5'10" 165 - 177	5'9" - 6'2" 175 - 187
S	M	L

Quick, Quick Women's, Quick Remixte

4'10 - 5'3" 147 - 160	5'2" - 5'7" 157 - 170	5'5" - 5'10" 165 - 177	5'9" - 6'2" 175 - 187	6'0" - 6'5" 182 - 195	6'4" - 6'9" 193 - 205
XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL

Quick CX

5'2" - 5'7" 157 - 170	5'5" - 5'10" 165 - 177	5'9" - 6'2" 175 - 187	6'0" - 6'5" 182 - 195	6'4" - 6'9" 193 - 205
S	M	L	XL	XXL

Quick CX Women's

4'10" - 5'3" 147 - 160	5'2" - 5'7" 157 - 170	5'5" - 5'10" 165 - 177
XS	S	M

Bad Boy

5'2" - 5'7" 157 - 170	5'5" - 5'10" 165 - 177	5'9" - 6'2" 175 - 187	6'0" - 6'5" 182 - 195
S	M	L	XL

Treadwell, Treadwell EQ

4'11" - 5'6" 149 - 167	5'4" - 6'0" 162 - 182	5'10" - 6'5" 177 - 195
S	M	L

Treadwell Remixte, Treadwell EQ Remixte

4'11" - 5'6" 149 - 167	5'4" - 6'0" 162 - 182
S	L

Electric

Adventure Neo, Adventure Neo EQ

4'11" - 5'7" 149 - 170	5'7" - 6'6" 170 - 198
S	L

Adventure Neo Allroad, Adventure Neo Allroad Low StepThru

5'0" - 5'7" 152 - 170	5'5" - 5'10" 165 - 177	5'9" - 6'5" 175 - 195
S	M	L

Compact Neo

4'5" - 6'1" 134 - 185
OS

Tesoro Neo SL, Tesoro Neo SL Remixte

5'4" - 5'8" 162 - 172	5'7" - 6'0" 170 - 182	6'0" - 6'3" 182 - 190
S	M	L

Treadwell Neo, Treadwell Neo Remixte

4'11" - 5'6" 149 - 167	5'4" - 6'0" 162 - 182	5'10" - 6'5" 177 - 195
S	M	L

In stock

PRO SETUP Expert Assembly 95% Ready to ride out of the box.

CERTIFIED Master Mechanic Assembly Precision dialed before shipping.

SINCE 1992 Over 30 Years of Trust Decades of cycling expertise.

SKU: C24554U20SM

Hold on Tight

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

Model Description

What it's for

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

Highlights

Superlight 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

SPECIFICATIONS

Scalpel 4

Platform: Scalpel | Model Code: C24554U

Frameset

Frame: Scalpel, lightweight 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
Headset: Acros ICR
Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Shifters: Shimano Deore 6100, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano Deore, 12-speed
Crank: Shimano M5121, 32T
Rear Cogs: Shimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 73mm

Brakes

Brakes: Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors
Brake Levers: Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc

Wheels

Rims: Stan's NoTubes Crest S2, 32h, tubeless ready
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
Tire Size: 2.4
Wheel Size: 29
Hubs: (F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axle
Tires: (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

Components

Handlebar: Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
Stem: Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Grips: Cannondale XC Silicone
Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost: Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

GEOMETRY