{"id":239349,"date":"2020-05-21T15:00:13","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T13:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=239349"},"modified":"2020-05-21T15:00:13","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T13:00:13","slug":"first-look-the-new-cannondale-scalpel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/first-look-the-new-cannondale-scalpel\/","title":{"rendered":"[First Look] The New Cannondale Scalpel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A lot has been said about it in our Italian forums, and finally here it is in its official capacity: the new Cannondale Scalpel! <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The coronavirus has postponed the press launch, with that in mind the only way for media to assess their thoughts on the bike was to mail out test rigs. So, I received the bike for testing on our home trails. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the video below, in Italian,\u00a0 I present it in detail and perform a standard field test &#8211; below you can find photos, prices, geometry and assemblies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><div id=\"erdyt-6af60b9fc7ad2\" data-id=\"6af60b9fc7ad2\" class=\"erd-youtube-responsive erd-ytlazyload\"   style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;display:block;clear:both;position:relative;\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\"><div class=\"erd-ytplay\" id=\"erdytp-6af60b9fc7ad2\" data-vid=\"hHguhBdoOtA\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hHguhBdoOtA?rel=0&&autoplay=1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/hHguhBdoOtA\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Our take<\/h3>\n<p><em>A cross country bike with a unique suspension that works really well uphill as well downhill, supple and high in the travel. The 100mm of travel feel like more, while a dropper post is a must to bring this machine up to speed on rough terrain, because it can take a lot of beating, something you wouldn&#8217;t expect from a race rig. A modern geometry and the love to detail and design make the new Scalpel one of the hottest XC bikes of the year.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>29&#8243; wheels<\/li>\n<li>100mm travel front and rear<\/li>\n<li>Boost spacing<\/li>\n<li>Pivotless &#8220;flex stay&#8221; rear end<\/li>\n<li>Storage system with 8 in one Fabric tool, Dynaplug racer and CO2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8746.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8746-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8746-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8746-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8746.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Cannondale Scalpel Hi-Mod1 size Large 10.06 kilograms (with Enve non-telescopic, carbon fiber seatpost)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8747.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-239260 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8747-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8747-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8747-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8747.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The big news, the rear end that flexes at a specific point on the chainstay, where the joint of a Horst system would be. Depending on the size, the material is comprised of more or less carbon layers to provide different attributes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8755.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8755-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8755-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8755-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8755.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">On mine, I immediately installed a 100mm travel Yep Components Uptimizer 3.0. The extra weight is exactly 300 grams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8750.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8750-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8750-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8750-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8750.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Lefty Ocho can&#8217;t be missed. 100mm of travel, remote control lock out, compression adjustment via an external knob.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8761.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8761-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8761-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8761-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8761.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">100mm of rear travel managed by a Fox Float with a remote control<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8754.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8754-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8754-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8754-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8754.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">And here it is, the remote control. It&#8217;s the classic Fox lever, made from thermoplastic. Behind you see the Optimizer lever with ESI foam grips rounding everything out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8759.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8759-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8759-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8759-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8759.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Shimano XTR 1&#215;12 transmission (except the cassette which is XT), Hollowgram cranks with a 34t chainring paired to an ultra minimalist chain guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8765.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8765-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8765-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8765-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8765.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The brakes are also XTR, with 160mm discs in front and back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8764.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8764-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8764-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8764-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8764.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">160mm isn&#8217;t quite enough for such a fast, capable bike on the descents&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8758.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8758-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8758-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8758-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8758.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Specifically shaped frame to integrate a Fabric multitool on the right &#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8757.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8757-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8757-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8757-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8757.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8230; and pump or co2 cartridge + Dynaplug racer plug kit is fitted on the left side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8756.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8756-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8756-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8756-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8756.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The rear end is fixed to the front triangle with an axle and pivot sitting inboard, inside the seat tube. The box construction provides extra rigidity to the frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8767.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8767-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8767-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8767-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/F75R8767.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The name &#8220;Scalpel&#8221; is found in the upper part of the horizontal tube<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Geometry<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/geo_scalpel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-239302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/geo_scalpel-750x305.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/geo_scalpel-750x305.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/geo_scalpel-768x313.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/geo_scalpel.jpg 953w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Specs and prices<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_239329\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-239329\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_HM_1_REP_PD_LowRes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_HM_1_REP_PD_LowRes-750x413.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_HM_1_REP_PD_LowRes-750x413.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_HM_1_REP_PD_LowRes-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_HM_1_REP_PD_LowRes.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-239329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Hi-Mod 1, \u20ac 7,999<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-239332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-750x295.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-750x295.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_239305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-239305\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_2_SLT_PD_LowRes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_2_SLT_PD_LowRes-750x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_2_SLT_PD_LowRes-750x407.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_2_SLT_PD_LowRes-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_2_SLT_PD_LowRes.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-239305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Carbon 2, \u20ac 4,999<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-239335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-750x274.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-750x274.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2.jpg 863w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_3_CRD_PD_LowRes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-239314 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_3_CRD_PD_LowRes-750x406.jpg\" alt=\"Carbon 3, \u20ac 4,199\" width=\"750\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_3_CRD_PD_LowRes-750x406.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_3_CRD_PD_LowRes-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_3_CRD_PD_LowRes.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-239338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-750x259.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-750x259.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-768x265.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3.jpg 866w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_239317\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-239317\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_4_HLT_PD_LowRes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_4_HLT_PD_LowRes-750x410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_4_HLT_PD_LowRes-750x410.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_4_HLT_PD_LowRes-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_4_HLT_PD_LowRes.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-239317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Carbon 4, \u20ac 3,999<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-239341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-750x269.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-750x269.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-768x275.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Then there is also the Scalpel SE, with 120mm of front and rear travel. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The shock absorber has a longer stroke, with the same wheelbase.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_239323\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-239323\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_SE_SGY_PD_LowRes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-239323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_SE_SGY_PD_LowRes-750x418.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_SE_SGY_PD_LowRes-750x418.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_SE_SGY_PD_LowRes-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cannondale_Scalpel_Crb_SE_SGY_PD_LowRes.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-239323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Carbon SE 1, \u20ac 4,999<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/se1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-239344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/se1-750x279.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/se1-750x279.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/se1-768x286.jpg 768w, 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