Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2 Mountain Bike 2023

Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2 Mountain Bike 2023 The thrilling Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 2 Mountain Bike is ready for all your XC adventures. With its aggressive geometry; lightweight carbon construction; and innovative suspension system featuring FlexPivot carbon fibre flex zones; this bike is designed to excel on the gnarly trails. Equipped with the renowned Lefty Ocho fork; which keeps weight low and offers precise handling on technical trails; the Scalpel Carbon 2 boasts 100mm of travel front and rear to smooth out bumps and shocks from rugged terrain. The updated head tube angle; slacker by a degree and a half compared to previous models; provides progressive geometry that’s hungry for speed without sacrificing stability; ensuring exhilarating rides that are bound to put a smile on your face. The high-end Shimano XT 12-speed components provide a wide range of gearing options and are built to withstand muddy and rough conditions; making them perfect for adventurous rides. The responsive Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes offer reliable stopping power; keeping your speed in check with confidence. Fast-rolling 29″ wheels; equipped with Schwalbe Racing Ray/Ralph EVO tyres; are known for their speed and performance. For enhanced connectivity; the Cannondale wheel sensor allows you to record your routes; speed; and distance through the Cannondale app; adding an extra layer of technology to your riding experience. Highlights FlexPivot – key to Scalpel’s incredible suspension performance and light weight. These patented carbon fibre flex zones act just like a Horst link pivot; but are lighter; stiffer and more durable than any bearing setup Lefty Ocho – the most advanced; smoothest; most precise-handling ultralight XC fork ever made. Its one-of-a-kind design lets it float through the chop and steer through the chunder like nothing else OutFront Steering Geometry – Lefty’s extra-long fork offset gives you more stability and confidence when things get rough while keeping the steering XC-quick everywhere else Connected – the integrated wheel sensor delivers hyper-accurate speed; route and distance info; registers your bike; reminds you of needed servicing and more; all through the free Cannondale App Ai (Asymmetric Integration) – The unique offset drivetrain delivers big tyre/mud clearance while keeping the chainstays short for traction and agility. It also creates a stiffer; stronger rear wheel Proportional Response – Cannondale customise the layout of suspension for each size; so that every rider experiences the same brilliant suspension performance Two water bottle mounts Tube-in-tube internal cable routing in the frame and swingarm makes installing cables quick and easy