Cannondale 29 M Scalpel HM ULT

The 2022 "29 M Scalpel HM ULT" model from Cannondale is a state-of-the-art mountain bike equipped with a wide range of top-of-the-range components. The price for this model is 12,499 EUR. The frame is made from Scalpel Hi-Mod Carbon and offers 100 mm of suspension travel. It features Proportional Response Tuned technology, a FlexPivot chainstay, a PF30-83 bottom bracket shell, a tapered head tube and a Speed Release 12 mm thru-axle. The frame is also compatible with the Stash system.

The braking system consists of SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm CentreLine X rotors at the front and rear. The brake levers are also from SRAM Level Ultimate. Shifting is provided by the wireless SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS system, which enables 12-speed shifting. The shift lever is also from SRAM Eagle AXS and offers 12 speeds.

The bike features a Lefty Ocho Carbon fork with 100 mm of travel, a Chamber Damper with remote lockout, the OppO Spring System and a tapered steerer tube with 55 mm offset. The rear shock is a Fox Float DPS Factory EVOL, also with 100 mm of travel, remote lockout and adjustable rebound.

The bottom bracket is an SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83, whilst the crankset consists of an SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB with a 34T chainring and a 55 mm chainline. The cassette is an SRAM XG-1299, XX1 Eagle, Rainbow with a 10–52 tooth range and 12 speeds. The drivetrain is provided by the SRAM XX1 Eagle, Rainbow system.

The handlebars are Cannondale 1 Flat carbon bars, 760 mm wide with a 9° back sweep. The grips are Cannondale XC Silicone. The stem is a Cannondale 1, made from 7075 alloy, with a diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 7°. The headset is an integrated, sealed bearing with a tapered design.

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 EVO in size 29 x 2.25", featuring SnakeSkin and Addix Speedgrip technology, and are also tubeless-ready. The front hub is a HollowGram Lefty 60 and the rear hub is a HollowGram with DT Swiss Star Ratchet Internals, 12x148 mm. The spokes are DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull.

The saddle is a Prologo Dimension NDR with Tirox rails, whilst the seatpost is a Cannondale 1 made from UD carbon, measuring 31.6 x 400 mm. Pedals are not included with this model.

Overall, the “29 M Scalpel HM ULT” from Cannondale is a high-performance mountain bike designed for discerning riders who value high-quality materials and advanced technologies.