2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon vs 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon is drawn. The Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride numbers we have for size XS are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon M | Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | not listed | |
| Stack | 591 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 66.7 | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.7 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | not listed | |
| Actual top tube | 553 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 432 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 40 | 38 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 331 | not listed | |
| Standover | 745 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | not listed |
Differences are the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride minus the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon, 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Scalpel CarbonPivot Mach 4 SL Ride
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 | Pivot Mach 4 SL RideRide |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Scalpel | Pivot Mach 4 SL |
| Fork | Lefty Ocho | Fox 34 Stepcast Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | Shimano XT |
| Chain | Shimano XT | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | HollowGram | Race Face Æffect R |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | Shimano XT MT800 |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Rim | HollowGram 25 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Shimano XT |
| Grips | ESI Chunky Silicone | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR | WTB Volt |
| Chainring | not listed | Race Face RIDE |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1700 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Ardent Race |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano XT Centerlock |
| Handlebar | not listed | Phoenix Team Flat Carbon |
| Stem | not listed | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Headset | not listed | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer |
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