Cannondale Scalpel 3 Review

Price: 4999 €
category: Downcountry
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Travel Rear: 120 mm
Model Year: 2024
  • Flex-Pivot rear triangle
  • space for two bottle cages
  • top bike in this price range
  • superb geometry in this price range
  • strong in the descents
  • climbing ace
  • 25 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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SM
MD
LG
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
595
595
604
613
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Reach
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-
425
450
475
510
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Top Tube Length
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579
597
625
669
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Seat Tube Length
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380
400
445
500
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Seat Tube Angle
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75,5
75,5
75,5
75,5
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Head Tube Length
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90
90
100
110
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Head Tube Angle
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66,6
66,6
66,6
66,6
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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42
42
42
42
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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334
334
334
334
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Chainstay Length
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434
438
442
446
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Wheelbase
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1146
1175
1208
1251
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Standover Height
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736
744
752
763
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Specification
  • Frame Scalpel, Series 1 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 chainlin
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork RockShox SID Select+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type
  • Crank SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T
  • Cassette SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
  • Chain SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
  • Brake Set SRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims HollowGram XC-S 27, Lightweight, Hi-Impact Carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready
  • Front Hub HollowGram, 15x110mm thru-axle
  • Rear Hub HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm
  • Tires Front Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
  • Saddle Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
  • Seat Post Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
  • Stem Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
  • Handle Bar Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm
  • Handle Bar Width 760

Expirience with the Cannondale Scalpel 3

Cannondale Scalpel 3 Review The crew over at Cannondale can definitely be called quirky. With their latest Scalpel 3, they stay true to form, merging aesthetic appeal with functional features. A standout on the frame has to be the ultra-thin, flexing chainstays. Thanks to a moderate 66,6 degree head tube angle, the handling is pleasantly balanced. The sporty riding position allows for very effective pedaling. Finally, here is another killer argument: in price range on long tours in light terrain, the Cannondale Fully is one of the best models in the on long tours in light terrain category. With 25 years the warranty is another neat feature.

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