Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3

Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3 Overview

Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3 is a cross country hardtail mountain bike built around a Scalpel HT Carbon frame with Proportional Response Design. The frame uses a PF30-83 bottom bracket standard, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, and UDH hanger. Up front, the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork provides 110mm of travel with DebonAir, a 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, and remote lockout.

The drivetrain is based on Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed components, including a Shimano Deore M6100 SGS rear derailleur, Shimano Deore M6100 shifter, Shimano Deore M6100 chain, and Shimano Deore M6100 10-51 cassette. A Shimano MT512 crank with a 32T chainring and 55mm chainline completes the drivetrain. Braking is handled by Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc brakes with 180/160mm RT54 rotors.

The wheel setup uses 29-inch WTB ST i25 TCS tubeless-ready rims with stainless steel 14g spokes and Shimano TC500 hubs. The tire package pairs a front Maxxis Rekon Race WT 29×2.4″ tire with a rear Maxxis Aspen WT 29×2.4″ tire, both with EXO Protection and tubeless-ready construction. Finishing parts include a Cannondale 2 Flat alloy handlebar, Cannondale C2 alloy stem, SRAM Silicone grips, Cannondale Scoop Shallow Elite saddle, and RaceFace Ride seatpost.

Key Features of Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3

• Scalpel HT Carbon frame uses Proportional Response Design for a dedicated cross country hardtail platform.
• RockShox Recon Silver RL fork provides 110mm travel with DebonAir and remote lockout.
• Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed drivetrain uses a 10-51 cassette for wide-range gearing.
• Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc brakes use 180/160mm RT54 rotors.
• WTB ST i25 TCS rims are tubeless ready and built with stainless steel 14g spokes.
• Maxxis Rekon Race WT and Maxxis Aspen WT 29×2.4″ tires use EXO Protection and tubeless-ready casings.
• Cannondale 2 Flat alloy handlebar features a 3° rise, 8° sweep, and 760mm width.
• RaceFace Ride 27.2x400mm seatpost keeps the build simple and XC-focused.

Ride Use

This bike is built for cross country mountain biking, high-speed XC, and Marathon racing. Its Scalpel HT Carbon hardtail frame, RockShox Recon Silver RL 110mm fork, Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed drivetrain, and 29×2.4″ Maxxis tires support XC-focused riding. The WTB ST i25 TCS tubeless-ready rims keep the build aligned with cross country use.

Why Choose This Bike

Choose the Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3 for a cross country hardtail with a carbon frame, RockShox Recon Silver RL 110mm fork, Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed drivetrain, and Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc brakes. The Rally Red finish, 29-inch WTB ST i25 TCS rims, Maxxis Rekon Race/Aspen WT tire setup, Cannondale alloy cockpit, and RaceFace Ride seatpost create a focused XC hardtail specification. Cannondale limited warranty covers frames, swing arms, chainstays, seatstays, full suspension shock links, and fork structure for the lifetime of the product. Paint, decals, and Cannondale branded components are covered for one year.