Cannondale Scalpel 3 Hardtail Mountain Bike 2025

Hold on Tight Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the World Cup winning Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again. Fast, light, and capable on XC courses or technical trails, the Scalpel 3 is built to fly. The lightweight carbon frameset features Cannondale’s Proportional Response-tuned suspension and FlexPivot chainstay design, delivering 120mm of efficient, race-ready travel. A remote-actuated RockShox SID Select fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock keep the bike razor sharp on climbs and composed on descents, while the Shimano XT/Deore 12-speed drivetrain delivers crisp, dependable shifting. Finished with Stan’s NoTubes Crest MK4 rims, Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT tyres, and Cannondale’s DownLow dropper post, the Scalpel 3 is engineered for speed, control, and pure XC performance. What it’s for: The thrill of speed. Winning XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying.  

Cannondale Scalpel 4 Hardtail Mountain Bike 2025

Overview Hold on Tight Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the World Cup winning Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again. Model Description Taking aim at XC race podiums and technical trails alike, the Scalpel 4 is always down for fast. It’s built on our advanced lightweight carbon construction frameset, then set up with a Shimano Deore/XT 12-speed drivetrain, remote-actuated RockShox SID suspension both front and rear, and Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2 rims for reliable speed and control. What it's for The thrill of speed. Winning XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying. Highlights Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry RockShox SID 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock, with a TwistLoc remote lockout Shimano’s race-ready Deore M6100 12-speed group Powerful, reliable, Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes Stan’s tubeless-ready Crest S2 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4” tires Cannondale’s DownLow dropper seatpost