Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2009 Cannondale Scalpel 1 · 2011 Cannondale Scalpel 1
| Specification | 2009 Cannondale Scalpel 1 | 2011 Cannondale Scalpel 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Brand | Cannondale | Cannondale |
| Model | Scalpel 1 | Scalpel 1 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 17430 | 22359 |
| Original MSRP | $6,499.99 | — |
| Colors | Race Red | Magnesium White w/Jet Black accents (gloss) |
| Sizes | Small, medium, large, xlarge | Small, medium, large, xlarge |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Monocoque | Bonded/monocoque |
| Frame material | Carbon fiber | Carbon |
| Fork | Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/DLR, 110mm travel | Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/PBR, 100mm travel |
| Fork material | Carbon/aluminum | Single |
| Rear shock | Fox Float RP23, 100mm travel | Fox RP23 w/BV, 80mm travel |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano XTR | Mountain Mix |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR Rapid Fire | Shimano XTR |
| Front derailleur | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR, 22/32/44 teeth | FSA SL-K 386, 27/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano XTR Hollowtech II | FSA BB30 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth | 10-speed, 11 - 36 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano Nine Speed | Shimano M980 |
| Pedals | Test ride | Not included |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Disc brakes, Shimano XTR levers | Magura Marta SL Carbon brakes, Magura Marta SL Carbon levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si | HeadShok |
| Handlebar | TruVativ Stylo Team | FSA SL-K Flat |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included | Not included |
| Stem | Cannondale XC3 Si | Cannondale OPI adjustable |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Tundra w/kiu:m rails | Fi'zi:k Tundra2 Km |
| Seatpost | TruVativ Team Carbon, 27.2mm diameter | Fi'zi:k Cyrano, 31.6mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Shimano XTR Centerlock Tubeless | Mavic CrossMax SLR Lefty |
| Rims | Shimano XTR Centerlock Tubeless | Mavic CrossMax SLR Lefty |
| Spokes | — | Mavic CrossMax SLR Lefty |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.00" Continental Race King | 26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph PaceStar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.