Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 4
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Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 4
Product Details
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
*Please note that bike specifications are subject to change without prior notice
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizing | 5'1"-5'5" | 5'4"-5'9" | 5'9"-6'0" | 5'11"-6'5" |
| Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Seat Tube Length | 38.0 | 40.0 | 44.5 | 50.0 |
| Top Tube Horizontal | 57.9 | 59.7 | 62.5 | 66.9 |
| Top Tube Actual | 53.6 | 55.6 | 58.4 | 63.0 |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.6° | 66.6° | 66.6° | 66.6° |
| Seat Tube Angle | 69.2° | 71.0° | 71.7° | 71.7° |
| Seat Tube Angle Effective | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| Standover | 73.6 | 74.4 | 75.2 | 76.3 |
| Head Tube Length | 9.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 | 116.9 | 120.2 | 124.5 |
| Front Center | 70.9 | 73.4 | 76.3 | 80.2 |
| Chain Stay Length | 43.4 | 43.8 | 44.2 | 44.6 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 33.4 | 33.4 | 33.4 | 33.4 |
| Fork Rake | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Trail | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Stack | 59.7 | 59.7 | 60.7 | 61.6 |
| Reach | 42.5 | 45.0 | 47.5 | 51.0 |