Scalpel Carbon 1 2026

Designed for dominating races and conquering trails, the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 1 2025 is a top-performing mountain bike known for its speed, agility, and capability. The frame is expertly crafted using our advanced, lightweight Series 1 carbon construction. Steering precision is unparalleled with our one-piece SystemBar XC-One carbon cockpit and the Lefty Ocho Carbon 120 fork. Shifting is smoothly handled by SRAM's powerful XO AXS wireless electronic group, while the swift DT-Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon cross-country wheelset keeps you rolling.

Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.  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
• Lefty Ocho Carbon – the smoothest, most advanced, most precise-handling XC fork in the world. Carbon upper, 120mm travel, with a TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout.
• Sleek SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon handlebar and stem
• Super-fast DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline carbon cross-country wheelset
• Light, precise, and tough SRAM XO Eagle AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Silver Stealth brakes
• Fox Transfer SL dropper seatpost

Sizing:

• S: 5'1" - 5'5"
• M: 5'4" - 5'9"
• L: 5'8" - 6'0"
• XL: 5'11" - 6'5"

Specifications::Scalpel Carbon 4

• Discipline: XC/Trail

• Material: Carbon

• Front Travel: 120mm

• Rear Travel: 120mm

• Wheel Size: 29"

• Warranty: Limited Lifetime (frame)

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 - Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 120mm, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
Rear Shock - RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
Rims - DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready
Hubs - DT Swiss Lefty, 6-bolt (F) / 240 Ratchet EXP 36, 6-bolt, XD driver (R)
Spokes - DT Competition Race, straight pull
Tyres - (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4”, EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4”, EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Pedals - Not Included
Crank - SRAM XO, T-Type, 34T
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide
Chain - SRAM XO, T-Type, 12-speed
Cassette - SRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur - SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type
Shifters - SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller
Handlebar - SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon, integrated bar/stem, internal cable routing, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, -6° stem, 1-1/8” clamp
Grips-  RockShox Smooth Silicone
Stem - SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon integrated bar/stem
Headset - Acros ICR
Brakes - SRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm rotors
Brake Levers - SRAM Level Silver Stealth
Saddle - Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails
Seatpost - Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Sizes - SM, MD, LG, XL