Cannondale Scalpel Carbon SE LTD Lefty

The "Scalpel Carbon SE LTD Lefty" model from Cannondale from 2024 is a state-of-the-art mountain bike that is characterised by its first-class equipment and innovative technology. The price for this model is EUR 8399.

The frame of the bike is made of carbon and offers a suspension travel of 120 mm. It is equipped with Proportional Response Tuned technology, which ensures optimum adaptation to different body sizes. The FlexPivot chainstay and the PF30-83 bottom bracket contribute to the high rigidity and efficiency of the frame. The frame also has a tapered head tube and a Speed Release 12 mm thru axle with Ai Offset.

Braking performance is provided by the SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm and 160 mm CenterLine rotors, which, in combination with the SRAM Level TLM brake levers, ensure excellent control and deceleration. The drivetrain consists of the SRAM X01 Eagle groupset with 12 gears, which enables precise and fast gear changes. The shift lever is also a SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed. There is no front derailleur.

The Lefty Ocho Carbon 120 fork offers a suspension travel of 120 mm and, in combination with the RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate shock, which also has a suspension travel of 120 mm, provides excellent damping and control on demanding trails. The shock has a 2-pos mode setting and an adjustable rebound function.

The bike is supplied without pedals so the rider can fit their favourite pedals. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB PF30 Ai, and the crankset is a Truvativ Stylo C Eagle DUB with a 34T chainring. The sprocket is a SRAM XG-1295 X01 Eagle with a gradation of 10-52 teeth.

The handlebars are made of Cannondale 1 Riser Carbon with a width of 780 mm, a rise of 15 mm, a backsweep of 9 degrees and an upsweep of 4 degrees. The grips are made from ESI Chunky Silicone. The stem is a Cannondale 1 made of 7075 aluminium with an angle of 7 degrees and a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an integrated, sealed bearing with a conical design.

The rims are HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon with 28 spoke holes and an inner width of 25 mm. They are tubeless ready. The tyres are Maxxis Ardent Race in size 29x2.40" with EXO Protection at the front and Maxxis Recon Race in size 29x2.35" also with EXO Protection at the rear, both are tubeless ready. The hubs are HollowGram Lefty 60 at the front and HollowGram at the rear with DT Swiss Star Ratchet Internals and a 12x148 mm thru axle. The spokes are DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull.

The saddle is a Fabric Scoop Flat Race with hollow titanium stays, and the seatpost is a Cannondale DownLow dropper with Matchmaker lever, available in different adjustment ranges depending on the frame size (100 mm for S, 125 mm for M and L, 150 mm for XL).

Overall, the Scalpel Carbon SE LTD Lefty offers an excellent combination of lightness, stiffness and advanced technology, making it an ideal companion for demanding mountain bike riders.