Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty Carbon
Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty Carbon
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Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new 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. It’s built on a frame made of our advanced Series 1 carbon construction. The Lefty Ocho 120 fork delivers unmatched smoothness. A SRAM GX Eagle T-Type wireless electronic 1x12-speed drivetrain, premium RockShox SID Select+ rear suspension, and our light and fast HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon wheelset round out the build.
What it's for
The thrill of speed. Winning World Cup XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.
Highlights
- Superlight premium Series 1 Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry
- Lefty Ocho Carbon– the smoothest, most advanced, most precise-handling XC fork in the world. Alloy upper, 120mm travel, with a TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout.
- RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock. Podium-ready performance with TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout.
- Durable, smooth-shifting SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Bronze Stealth brakes
- Light and fast Cannondale HollowGram XC-S 27 carbon cross-country wheelset
- Fox Transfer SL dropper seatpost
Frameset
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FrameScalpel, 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
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ForkLefty Ocho Alloy 120, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
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HeadsetAcros ICR
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Rear ShockRockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Drivetrain
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Rear DerailleurSRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type
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ShiftersSRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller
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ChainSRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
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CrankSRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 34T
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Rear CogsSRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
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Bottom BracketSRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide
Brakes
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BrakesSRAM Level Silver Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, SRAM HS2 180/160mm 6-bolt rotors
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Brake LeversSRAM Level Silver Stealth
Wheels
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Rims
HollowGram XC-S 27, Lightweight, Hi-Impact Carbon, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready -
Spokes
Gran Forza, straight-pull -
Tire Size
2.4 -
Wheel Size
29 -
Hubs
(F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss 350 internals, 12x148mm -
Tires
(F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Components
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Handlebar
Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm -
Stem
Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6° -
Grips
RockShox Smooth Silicone -
Saddle
Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails -
Seatpost
Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Connectivity
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Wheel Sensor
Cannondale Wheel Sensor

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Shipping
- Shipping is on us for orders over R2500 and adult bikes over R20000.
- A delivery surcharge will be added for bikes being shipped to outlying areas (R1200 additional)
- Smaller items are shipped using TheCourierGuy, larger items are shipped using Triton Express.
- Items which are ordered from suppliers can take up to 7 days to receive.
- Custom items have a lead time which will be discussed after checkout.
Payment Methods
Yoco Payment Portal: Apple Pay, G Pay and Credit/Debit Card Transactions.
Quote-based system: EFT/Yoco Payment Link for card payments. Best for custom orders, bicycles, Yonda bike finance.
Returns/Exchanges
Products can be returned/exchanged within 7 days from date of delivery.
- Product returns incur a 5% handling charge and exclude courier fees. (R150)
- Product exchanges incur no handling fee, but do exclude courier fees.
- Items must be in brand new condition with the original packaging.
The following items may not be returned: Nutrition, tyre sealant, chamois cream.