2026 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Cannondale Scalpel
Compared with the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 in ML, the Cannondale Scalpel in XL places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 60 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 92 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +60 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +92 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +11 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 ML | Cannondale Scalpel XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 510 | +60 mm |
| Stack | 590 | 616 | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 66.6 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 669 | +64 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 446 | +11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1153 | 1245 | +92 mm |
| BB drop | 46 | 42 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 328 | 334 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 772 | 763 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 500 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 110 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75.5 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2. Full charts: 2026 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2Cannondale Scalpel
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 | Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2SLR 9.9 XTR Di2 Gen 2 | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Supercaliber | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | Fox 34 Factory | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9250 Di2 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9250 Di2 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9200 | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM X0 XO |
| Crankset | E*thirteen Helix Race Carbon | SRAM X0 |
| Chainring | E*thirteen 34 | SRAM X0 |
| Bottom bracket | E*thirteen BB20-92 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Kovee RSL | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | Maxxis Aspen | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9200 | SRAM Level Silver |
| Handlebar | Bontrager RSL | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Stem | Bontrager RSL | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | Acros ICR |
| Dropper post | Fox Transfer SL Factory | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Saddle | Aeolus RSL | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Silicone |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer SL |
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