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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2008 Cannondale Scalpel 3 and 2007 Cannondale Scalpel 3.

  2. Identity & price

    2007 Cannondale Scalpel 3 had an original MSRP $700 lower than 2008 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.

2008 Cannondale Scalpel 344/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.5 mphHighest gear27.9 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.

2007 Cannondale Scalpel 344/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.5 mphHighest gear27.9 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; 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.

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Specification
2008 Cannondale Scalpel 3
2007 Cannondale Scalpel 3
Overview
Model Year
2008
2007
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
$2,599.99
Colors
Raw HI-Bright
Patriot Blue
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded/Monocoque
Frame Material
Aluminum
Carbon/Aluminum
Fork
Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 110mm travel
Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 110mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP23, 100mm travel
Fox Float RP2, 67mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
SRAM X.9/mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.9 Trigger
SRAM X.7 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano LX
Shimano LX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.9
SRAM X.9
Crankset
SRAM GXP1, 22/32/44 teeth
FSA Afterburner MegaExo, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
FSA Afterburner MegaExo
BB Shell Width
68mm
—
Cassette
SRAM PG-970
—
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano 9 speed
Shimano Nine 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 Juicy 7 brakes, Avid Juicy 7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar
Cannondale C2 Alloy, flat 25.4mm
Cannondale C2 Alloy, flat
Stem
Cannondale XC3 Si
Cannondale XC3 Si
Saddle
Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta Mg
Fi'zi:k Nisene II Sport
Seatpost
Cannondale C3 2014 Alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale C3 2014 Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: Sun Ringle Dirty Flea
Mavic CrossLand UST
Rims
Sun Rims Equalizer Welded, 24-hole
Mavic CrossLand UST
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
Mavic
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Maxxis Monorail XC
26 x 2.00" Maxxis Larsen TT UST
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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