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2026 Cannondale Scalpel 2

2026 Cannondale Scalpel 2

Hold on Tight

Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.

Model Description

The Scalpel 2 is a light, fast, and thrilling XC machine, capable of winning races or just blurring the trail around you. Its FlexPivot frame is crafted with our advanced lightweight carbon construction, Shimano’s XT Di2 group cracks off shifts with digital accuracy, and RockShox’s SID Select+ RL fork leads with proven performance. With DT Swiss’s feathery XRC 1900 carbon wheels and a DownLow dropper post, it’s ready to lay down serious XC speed wherever you ride.

What it's for

The thrill of speed. Winning World Championship XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.

Highlights

  • Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response Tuned Suspension and Geometry
  • Shimano XT Di2 Wireless Drivetrain – Crisp electronic shifts under pressure, leaving manual gears in the dust
  • RockShox SID Suspension – Race-proven SID Select+ RL fork, and SIDLuxe Select+ shock
  • DT Swiss XRC 1900 Carbon Wheelset – featherweight XC performance with DT Swiss reliability
  • Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post – Drop your post & drop the competition
  • Cannondale 1 Carbon Bars and Conceal Stem – Light, precise, and clean

Colour: Phoenix Yellow

Details

  • Platform
    Scalpel
  • Model Name
    Scalpel 2
  • Model Code
    C24015U

Frameset

  • Frame
    Scalpel, lightweight carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native
  • Fork
    RockShox SID Select+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
  • Headset
    Acros ICR
  • Rear Shock
    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45mm, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

Drivetrain

  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano XT Di2 M8250 SGS, wireless electronic, 12-speed
  • Shifters
    Shimano XT Di2 M8250, I-Spec EV, wireless electronic, 12-speed
  • Chain
    Shimano XT, 12-speed
  • Crank
    Shimano XT M8200, 34T
  • Rear Cogs
    Shimano XT 8200, 10-51, 12-speed
  • Bottom Bracket
    Shimano BSA 73mm

Brakes

  • Brakes
    Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT76 rotors
  • Brake Levers
    Shimano XT M8200 hydraulic disc

Wheels

  • Rims
    DT Swiss XRC 1900 Spline, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready
  • Spokes
    DT Swiss Competition Race, straight pull
  • Tire Size
    2.4
  • Wheel Size
    29
  • Hubs
    (F) DT Swiss 370 15x110, 6-bolt / (R) 370 Ratchet LN 18T, 6-bolt, 12x148mm, XD driver
  • Tires
    Schwalbe Rick XC Pro, 29x2.4", Speed Compound, tubeless ready

Components

  • Handlebar
    Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm
  • Stem
    Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, 6°
  • Grips
    SRAM Silicone
  • Saddle
    Prologo Dimension NDR, Pro STN rails
  • Seatpost
    Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

Connectivity

  • Components
    Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Extra

  • Extra 1
    Shimano Charger, Tubeless Valves

Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.

$2,753.29

Original: $7,866.54

-65%
2026 Cannondale Scalpel 2—

$7,866.54

$2,753.29
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Description

Hold on Tight

Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.

Model Description

The Scalpel 2 is a light, fast, and thrilling XC machine, capable of winning races or just blurring the trail around you. Its FlexPivot frame is crafted with our advanced lightweight carbon construction, Shimano’s XT Di2 group cracks off shifts with digital accuracy, and RockShox’s SID Select+ RL fork leads with proven performance. With DT Swiss’s feathery XRC 1900 carbon wheels and a DownLow dropper post, it’s ready to lay down serious XC speed wherever you ride.

What it's for

The thrill of speed. Winning World Championship XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.

Highlights

  • Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response Tuned Suspension and Geometry
  • Shimano XT Di2 Wireless Drivetrain – Crisp electronic shifts under pressure, leaving manual gears in the dust
  • RockShox SID Suspension – Race-proven SID Select+ RL fork, and SIDLuxe Select+ shock
  • DT Swiss XRC 1900 Carbon Wheelset – featherweight XC performance with DT Swiss reliability
  • Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post – Drop your post & drop the competition
  • Cannondale 1 Carbon Bars and Conceal Stem – Light, precise, and clean

Colour: Phoenix Yellow

Details

  • Platform
    Scalpel
  • Model Name
    Scalpel 2
  • Model Code
    C24015U

Frameset

  • Frame
    Scalpel, lightweight carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native
  • Fork
    RockShox SID Select+ RL, 120mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout
  • Headset
    Acros ICR
  • Rear Shock
    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45mm, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

Drivetrain

  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano XT Di2 M8250 SGS, wireless electronic, 12-speed
  • Shifters
    Shimano XT Di2 M8250, I-Spec EV, wireless electronic, 12-speed
  • Chain
    Shimano XT, 12-speed
  • Crank
    Shimano XT M8200, 34T
  • Rear Cogs
    Shimano XT 8200, 10-51, 12-speed
  • Bottom Bracket
    Shimano BSA 73mm

Brakes

  • Brakes
    Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT76 rotors
  • Brake Levers
    Shimano XT M8200 hydraulic disc

Wheels

  • Rims
    DT Swiss XRC 1900 Spline, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready
  • Spokes
    DT Swiss Competition Race, straight pull
  • Tire Size
    2.4
  • Wheel Size
    29
  • Hubs
    (F) DT Swiss 370 15x110, 6-bolt / (R) 370 Ratchet LN 18T, 6-bolt, 12x148mm, XD driver
  • Tires
    Schwalbe Rick XC Pro, 29x2.4", Speed Compound, tubeless ready

Components

  • Handlebar
    Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm
  • Stem
    Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, 6°
  • Grips
    SRAM Silicone
  • Saddle
    Prologo Dimension NDR, Pro STN rails
  • Seatpost
    Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

Connectivity

  • Components
    Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Extra

  • Extra 1
    Shimano Charger, Tubeless Valves

Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.