2026 Cannondale Scalpel 2

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Regular price $10,999.99

Hold on Tight

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

Model Description

The Scalpel 2 is a light, fast, and thrilling XC machine, capable of winning races or just blurring the trail around you. Its FlexPivot frame is crafted with our advanced lightweight carbon construction, Shimano’s XT Di2 group cracks off shifts with digital accuracy, and RockShox’s SID Select+ RL fork leads with proven performance. With DT Swiss’s feathery XRC 1900 carbon wheels and a DownLow dropper post, it’s ready to lay down serious XC speed wherever you ride.

What it's for

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

Highlights

Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response Tuned Suspension and Geometry
Shimano XT Di2 Wireless Drivetrain – Crisp electronic shifts under pressure, leaving manual gears in the dust
RockShox SID Suspension – Race-proven SID Select+ RL fork, and SIDLuxe Select+ shock
DT Swiss XRC 1900 Carbon Wheelset – featherweight XC performance with DT Swiss reliability
Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post – Drop your post & drop the competition
Cannondale 1 Carbon Bars and Conceal Stem – Light, precise, and clean

Colour: Phoenix Yellow

Details

Platform
Scalpel
Model Name
Scalpel 2
Model Code
C24015U

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 Select+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
Headset
Acros ICR
Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45mm, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Di2 M8250 SGS, wireless electronic, 12-speed
Shifters
Shimano XT Di2 M8250, I-Spec EV, wireless electronic, 12-speed
Chain
Shimano XT, 12-speed
Crank
Shimano XT M8200, 34T
Rear Cogs
Shimano XT 8200, 10-51, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BSA 73mm

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT76 rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano XT M8200 hydraulic disc

Wheels

Rims
DT Swiss XRC 1900 Spline, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition Race, straight pull
Tire Size
2.4
Wheel Size
29
Hubs
(F) DT Swiss 370 15x110, 6-bolt / (R) 370 Ratchet LN 18T, 6-bolt, 12x148mm, XD driver
Tires
Schwalbe Rick XC Pro, 29x2.4", Speed Compound, tubeless ready

Components

Handlebar
Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm
Stem
Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, 6°
Grips
SRAM Silicone
Saddle
Prologo Dimension NDR, Pro STN rails
Seatpost
Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

Connectivity

Components
Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Extra

Extra 1
Shimano Charger, Tubeless Valves

Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.