Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 Review

Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 Review

Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 Review

Price: 4899 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Travel Rear: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • Integiretes Minitool storage box
  • quality frame
  • 25 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racefully up to 6000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 4899 €.

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
-
-
582
591
601
610
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Reach
-
-
415
435
455
475
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Top Tube Length
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-
576
599
622
644
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Seat Tube Length
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-
430
440
480
520
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
74,5
74,5
74,5
74,5
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Head Tube Length
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-
95
105
115
125
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Head Tube Angle
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-
68
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
40
40
40
40
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
331
331
331
331
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Chainstay Length
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-
436
436
436
436
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Wheelbase
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-
1128
1151
1175
1199
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Standover Height
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-
743
745
745
748
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Specification
  • Frame Scalpel Carbon, 100mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned, FlexPivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano SLX, 12-speed
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT
  • Crank HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34T, Ai offset
  • Cassette Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed
  • Chain Shimano SLX, 12-speed
  • Brake Set Shimano Deore hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors
  • Brake Rotors 160/160
  • Rims Stan's NoTubes Crest S1, 28h, tubeless ready
  • Front Hub Lefty 60
  • Rear Hub Shimano MT510 12x148
  • Tires Front Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready,
  • Tires Rear Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless ready
  • Saddle Prologo Dimension NRD, STN rails
  • Seat Post Cannondale 2, 7075 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm
  • Stem Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
  • Handle Bar Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings

Expirience with the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3

Ludwig Döhl No more excuses - the Scalpel Carbon 3 is a total marathon and cross-country beast. Even marathon world champion Henrique Avancini thinks so. Cannondale is taking no risks when it comes to its bike handling. The moderate geometry data conveys a balanced handling. If you want to get ahead efficiently and quickly, you will welcome the sporty riding position. Nevertheless, before making a purchase decision, you should not forget: for 4899 Euro Cannondale delivers an extremely good suspension. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 25 years warranty Cannondale sets the bar high!

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.