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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Cannondale Scalpel 3 and 2010 Cannondale Scalpel 3.
- Identity & price
2008 Cannondale Scalpel 3 had an original MSRP $449 lower than 2010 Cannondale Scalpel 3.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2008 Cannondale Scalpel 3
2010 Cannondale Scalpel 3
Overview
Model Year
2008
2010
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Scalpel 3
Scalpel 3
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$3,299.99
$3,749.00
Colors
Raw HI-Bright
Jet Black
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, X
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
Scalpel Alloy w/Carbon stays
Fork
Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 110mm travel
Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon w/DLR, 110mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum
Carbon, dual crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP23, 100mm travel
Fox Float RPL, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
SRAM X.9/mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.9 Trigger
SRAM X-9 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano LX
SRAM X-9
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.9
SRAM X-9
Crankset
SRAM GXP1, 22/32/44 teeth
FSA V-Drive, 44/32/22 teeth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
FSA BB30
BB Shell Width
68mm
—
Cassette
SRAM PG-970
SRAM PG-970
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano 9 speed
KMC X9 CP 9-speed
Pedals
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 7 w/160 mm rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 7 levers
Avid Elixer CR w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Elixer CR levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar
Cannondale C2 Alloy, flat 25.4mm
Cannondale C2 Flat
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Cannondale XC3 Si
Cannondale XC3 Si
Saddle
Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta Mg
Fizik Aliante Delta XM
Seatpost
Cannondale C3 2014 Alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale C3, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: Sun Ringle Dirty Flea
Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: DT Swiss 340
Rims
Sun Rims Equalizer Welded, 24-hole
DT Swiss XCR 1.5 Custom, 24-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
DT Swiss Revolution
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Maxxis Monorail XC
26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.