Cannondale Scalpel 4

Cannondale Scalpel 4 Overview

Cannondale Scalpel 4 is a cross country mountain bike built around a lightweight carbon Scalpel frame with 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, and FlexPivot Chainstay design. The frame uses full internal cable routing, a 73mm BSA bottom bracket shell, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, and a post-mount disc brake layout. RockShox SID suspension is fitted front and rear, with a 120mm RockShox SID fork and a RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock.

The drivetrain combines Shimano Deore 6100 12-speed shifting with a Shimano XT rear derailleur, Shimano M5121 32T crank, and Shimano Deore 10-51 12-speed cassette. Braking is handled by Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes with 180/160mm RT54 rotors. The wheel package uses Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2 tubeless-ready rims with stainless steel 14g spokes, Shimano hubs, and 29-inch wheels. For tires, the bike pairs a Maxxis Rekon Race WT 29×2.4″ front tire with a Maxxis Aspen WT 29×2.4″ rear tire, both with EXO Protection and tubeless-ready casings.

Key Features of Cannondale Scalpel 4

• Lightweight carbon Scalpel frame uses 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, and FlexPivot Chainstay design.
• RockShox SID 120mm fork features DebonAir, a 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, and 44mm offset.
• RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock includes 2-position mode adjustment and adjustable rebound.
• Shimano Deore 6100 12-speed shifter works with a Shimano XT rear derailleur.
• Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes use 180/160mm RT54 rotors.
• Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2 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 DownLow Dropper seatpost features internal routing with 125mm small and 150mm medium to extra large sizing.

Ride Use

This bike is built for cross country mountain biking, XC racing, Marathon racing, and high-speed trail riding. Its 120mm lightweight carbon frame platform, RockShox SID suspension, Shimano Deore/XT 12-speed drivetrain, and 29×2.4″ Maxxis tires support XC-focused riding. The Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2 rims and Cannondale DownLow Dropper seatpost complete the trail-ready cross country build.

Why Choose This Bike

Choose the Cannondale Scalpel 4 for a cross country mountain bike with a lightweight carbon frame, RockShox SID suspension, Shimano Deore/XT 12-speed drivetrain, and Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2 tubeless-ready rims. The Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes, Maxxis 29×2.4″ tires, Cannondale alloy cockpit, Cannondale DownLow Dropper seatpost, and Smoke Black or Race Yellow color options give this Scalpel a focused XC 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.