Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2

The "Scalpel HT Carbon 2" model from Cannondale from 2024 is a high-quality mountain bike that is characterised by its advanced technology and precise workmanship. The price for this model is 4399 EUR.

The frame of the Scalpel HT Carbon 2 is made of Scalpel HT Carbon and is equipped with the Proportional Response Design. It has a PF30-83 bottom bracket shell, a tapered head tube and a 55 mm chainline. A Speed Release 12 mm thru-axle system with UDH hanger provides additional stability and easy maintenance.

The braking system consists of hydraulic Shimano XT disc brakes with 180/160 mm XT brake discs, which ensure reliable braking performance. The gears are also from Shimano XT and offer 12 gears, which are operated via Shimano XT shift levers. The drivetrain is supported by Shimano SLX components.

The Lefty Ocho fork offers a suspension travel of 100 mm and is equipped with the Chamber Damper with remote lockout and the OppO Spring System. It has a tapered steerer tube and a fork pre-bend of 55 mm. The bottom bracket is a Cannondale Alloy PressFit30, while the crankset consists of a HollowGram BB30 83MTB with OPI SpideRing and 34T chainring.

The handlebar is a Cannondale 1 Flat made of carbon with a width of 760 mm and a backsweep of 9 degrees. The grips are Cannondale XC Silicone, and the stem is a Cannondale 3 made from 6061 aluminium with a 7 degree angle. The integrated headset system uses sealed angular contact ball bearings.

The wheels consist of Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 rims with 28 spokes, which are tubeless ready. The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO at the rear, both in size 29 x 2.25" and also tubeless ready. The hubs are a HollowGram Lefty 60 at the front and a Shimano7110 at the rear with a 12x148 mm thru-axle system.

The saddle is a Prologo Dimension NDR with Tirox rails, and the seatpost is a Cannondale C1 Carbon measuring 27.2x400 mm.

The geometry of the Scalpel HT Carbon 2 includes a reach of 430 mm, a stack of 612 mm, a seat tube length of 440 mm, a top tube length of 594 mm, a head tube angle of 67 degrees, a seat tube angle of 75 degrees, a head tube length of 110 mm, a chainstay length of 435 mm, a standover height of 785 mm and a wheelbase of 1154 mm. The gross weight of the bike is around 40000 g.

The Scalpel HT Carbon 2 is a high-performance mountain bike designed for both demanding trails and fast rides on rough terrain. It combines advanced materials and technologies to provide an optimal riding experience.