Cannondale 29 M Scalpel Crb LTD

The 2021 "29 M Scalpel Crb LTD" model from Cannondale is a state-of-the-art mountain bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at EUR 7,299, it offers a wide range of high-quality components and technical innovations that make it an outstanding bike in its class.

The bike’s frame is made from BallisTec carbon and offers 100 mm of suspension travel. It is equipped with Proportional Response Tuned technology and FlexPivot chainstays, which ensure optimum performance. Further features of the frame include the PF30-83 bottom bracket, a tapered head tube and a Speed Release 12 mm thru-axle. The Ai Offset and compatibility with Stash systems round off the package.

For the brakes, Cannondale has opted for Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear. The brake levers are also from Shimano XT and offer precise and reliable braking performance. Shifting is handled by the SRAM X01 Eagle system with 12 speeds, whilst the shift lever is also from SRAM XO Eagle.

The fork is a Lefty Ocho with 100 mm of travel, a Chamber Damper with remote lockout and the OppO Spring System. The rear shock is a Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL with remote lockout and adjustable rebound, also offering 100 mm of travel.

The bike is supplied without pedals, giving riders the freedom to choose their preferred pedals. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83, and the crankset is a Truvativ Stylo C with 34 teeth and Ai Offset. The cassette is a SRAM XG-1295 XO1 Eagle with a gear range of 10–52 teeth.

The handlebars are Cannondale 1 Flat carbon bars, 760 mm wide with a 9° back sweep. The grips are ESI Chunky Silicone with a diameter of 32 mm. The stem is made from 7075 aluminium and has a 7° angle. The headset is integrated and features sealed angular contact ball bearings.

The rims are HollowGram 25, made from super-lightweight Hi-Impact carbon, with 28 spoke holes and an internal width of 25 mm. They are tubeless-ready. The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance at the rear, both in size 29 x 2.25" and featuring Addix Compound.

The front hub is a HollowGram Lefty 60 and the rear hub is a HollowGram with a DT Swiss Star Ratchet mechanism, 12x148 mm. The spokes are DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull. The saddle is a Prologo Dimension NDR with Tirox rails, and the seatpost is a Cannondale 1 made from UD carbon, measuring 31.6 x 400 mm.

Overall, the “29 M Scalpel Crb LTD” from Cannondale offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and high-quality components, making it an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.