Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty (2026)

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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 Lefty is a light, fast, and thrilling XC machine, capable of winning races or just blurring the trail around you. The unmatched smoothness and accuracy of the Lefty Ocho fork is the perfect match for the grip and efficiency of carbon FlexPivot frame. Shimano’s new XT Di2 group cracks off shifts with digital accuracy, while the 4-piston brakes are unfazed by even the nastiest descents. 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
- Lefty Ocho Fork (120mm) – Signature single-legged steering precision and smoothness with robust reliability
- FlexPivot Suspension System – Streamlined rear suspension that boosts traction without bulk
- DT Swiss XRC 1900 Carbon Wheelset – featherweight XC performance with DT Swiss reliability
- Cannondale 1 Carbon Bars and Conceal Stem – Light, precise, and clean

SPECS: 
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
Lefty Ocho Alloy 120, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm 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
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 Lefty, 6-bolt / (R) DT Swiss 370 LN Ratchet System, 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)
Extra
Extra 1
Shimano Charger, Tubeless Valves