The Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5 is Cannondale’s flagship aluminum cross-country bike. This full-suspension bike is lightweight, extremely efficient, and very versatile. It is great for tackling all the challenges of the trail. The Scalpel-Si strikes the perfect balance of cross-country speed with all-mountain or endurance stability. No sacrifices need to be made in any area aboard this full-suspension machine. With brilliant traction and responsive handling, you will never have to slow down on your Scalpel-Si. Anyone looking to get into serious cross-country riding can get great value out of the Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5.
Made with Cannondale’s SmartForm C1 Premium Construction, this frame comes in lighter than some carbon frames. The C1 Premium Alloy that makes this frame very light and durable for an excellent price. With the world-class engineered frame, you can count on amazing handling for great cornering and confident descending to go along with its high speed and lightweight nature. The Scalpel-Si 5 frame is as good as it gets for aluminum performance on the trails.
Modern cross-country geometry keeps the Scalpel-Si rider comfortably in position to hit high speeds on the trail. It features a low flat back to create a more centered weight distribution. Short chainstays are utilized for extra traction and agility. A slack head angle and OutFront steering technology adds to that speed and provides extra stability. Cannondale’s signature Lefty Ocho fork is smooth and precise while cutting down on weight and allowing for extra tire clearance. Cannondale refers to it as “the best XC fork” on the market. It adds to the smooth, fast, and precise ride you already expect from a Scalpel-Si.
Cannondale’s Scalpel-Si Carbon 5 Scalpe-Si gives you an unbeatable combination of performance and affordability. This version is equipped with a SRAM Eagle 12-speed groupset for some of the smoothest and highest performing mechanical shifting on the market. It also utilizes SRAM hydraulic disc brakes which provide modulated stopping in all conditions as well as excellent heat dissipation. Your entry into reaching your fullest potential on the trails starts with the Cannondale Scalpel-Si 5.
FRAME SPECIFICATIONS
- Frame: Scalpel-Si, 100mm, SmartForm C1 Alloy, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset
- Fork: Lefty Ocho 27.5/29”, 100mm, Chamber Damper with cable lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50/55mm offset
- Headset: Cannondale HeadShok Si
- Seatpost: Cannondale C3 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm
