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Cannondale2024

2024 Cannondale Scalpel

XC

The 2024 Cannondale Scalpel sits at the aggressive end of the range for a XC bike, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 425 to 510 mm, stack 597 to 616 mm.

Source: cannondale.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model
Scalpel
Model year
2024
Type
XC
Geometry labels
S, M, L, and XL
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Geometry
Complete for every size
Checked

Things to know

Compared with other XC bikes on frame geometry alone.

  • Less stack relative to reach than 9 in 10 XC bikes: stack-to-reach ratio is 1.30, compared with 1.41 for this group.

Geometry by size

2024 Cannondale Scalpel geometry drawing, size MSide view of the 2024 Cannondale Scalpel frame in size M, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1169A 450mmB 597mmJ 1169mmH 438mmK 42mmC 597mmD 66.6°E 75.5°F 90mmG 400mmN 334mmL 744mm
Geometry drawing, size M, to scale.
2024 Cannondale Scalpel geometry by size
MeasurementSMLXL
Reach(mm)425450475510
Stack(mm)597597607616
Head tube angle(°)66.6 (from the manufacturer)66.666.6 (from the manufacturer)66.6 (from the manufacturer)
Seat tube angle(°)75.5 (from the manufacturer)75.575.5 (from the manufacturer)75.5 (from the manufacturer)
Effective top tube(mm)579 (from the manufacturer)597 (from the manufacturer)625 (from the manufacturer)669 (from the manufacturer)
Chainstay length(mm)434438442446
Wheelbase(mm)1140 (from the manufacturer)1169 (from the manufacturer)1202 (from the manufacturer)1245 (from the manufacturer)
BB drop(mm)42 (from the manufacturer)4242 (from the manufacturer)42 (from the manufacturer)
BB height(mm)334 (from the manufacturer)334 (from the manufacturer)334 (from the manufacturer)334 (from the manufacturer)
Standover(mm)736 (from the manufacturer)744 (from the manufacturer)752 (from the manufacturer)763 (from the manufacturer)
Seat tube length(mm)380 (from the manufacturer)400 (from the manufacturer)445 (from the manufacturer)500 (from the manufacturer)
Head tube length(mm)90 (from the manufacturer)90 (from the manufacturer)100 (from the manufacturer)110 (from the manufacturer)
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Stock build

Scalpel 1

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Frame

Cannondale Scalpel
Frame

Suspension

RockShox SID RL Select+
Fork
RockShox SID LUXE Select+
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Spring type Air

Drivetrain

SRAM Pod Controller
Shifter
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12Weight 453 g
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
Chainring
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Cannondale HollowGram XC-S 27
Wheelset
Maxxis Rekon Race WT
Tire
HollowGram
Rim

Brakes

SRAM Stealth Bronze
Brake
RotorFrom the manufacturer: Thickness 2mm
RotorFrom the manufacturer: Thickness 2mm

Cockpit

Cannondale 1 Flat
Handlebar
Cannondale C1 Conceal
Stem
Acros ICR
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

Fox Transfer SL Factory
Dropper post

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Frame

Cannondale Scalpel
Frame

Suspension

RockShox SID Select
Fork
RockShox SID LUXE Select+
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Spring type Air

Drivetrain

Shimano XT
Shifter
Derailleur
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Freehub body Shimano Micro Spline
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Teeth 32 tFrom the manufacturer: Mount standard Direct MountFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12

Wheels & Tires

Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4
WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Rim material Aluminum
Maxxis Rekon Race WT
Tire

Brakes

Shimano Deore M6100
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Brake type hydraulic disc
Shimano SM-RT54
Rotor
Shimano SM-RT54
Rotor

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Backsweep 8°
Cannondale C1 Conceal
Stem
Acros ICR
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

Cannondale DownLow Dropper
Dropper postFrom the manufacturer: Actuation Cable

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Frame

Cannondale Scalpel
Frame

Suspension

ForkOffset 44mmStanchion diameter 35mm
RockShox SID LUXE Select+
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Spring type Air

Drivetrain

Wheels & Tires

Brakes

Cockpit

Cannondale C1 Conceal
Stem
Acros ICR
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

Cannondale DownLow Dropper
Dropper postFrom the manufacturer: Actuation Cable

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2024 Cannondale Scalpel?
Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2024 Cannondale Scalpel in size L?
In size L, reach is 475 mm and stack is 607 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2024 Cannondale Scalpel?
The head tube angle is 66.6 degrees in every size.
Which years of the Cannondale Scalpel are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Cannondale Scalpel for 2024, 2022, and 2016.

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