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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Cannondale Scalpel 3 and 2012 Cannondale Scalpel 3.
- Gearing
2010 Cannondale Scalpel 3 has a 10% lower climbing ratio than 2012 Cannondale Scalpel 3.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Equipment
2010 Cannondale Scalpel 3 has 10 mm more front travel than 2012 Cannondale Scalpel 3 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
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 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.72:1Highest3.55:1Total range491%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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
2010 Cannondale Scalpel 3
2012 Cannondale Scalpel 3
Overview
Model Year
2010
2012
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Scalpel 3
Scalpel 3
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain
Original MSRP
$3,749.00
Not documented
Colors
Jet Black
Red/White
Sizes
S, M, L, X
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
—
Frame Material
Scalpel Alloy w/Carbon stays
Ballistec Hi-Mod Carbon
Fork
Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon w/DLR, 110mm travel
Lefty Speed PBR OPI 100mm
Fork Material
Carbon, dual crown
—
Rear Shock
Fox Float RPL, 100mm travel
Rock Shox Monarch RT
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
—
Shifters
SRAM X-9 Trigger
Shimano SLX 10spd Rapidfire
Front Derailleur
SRAM X-9
SRAM X7
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-9
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
FSA V-Drive, 44/32/22 teeth
SRAM S1400 39/26t
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB30
Bb30
Cassette
SRAM PG-970
SRAM PG-1030 10spd 11-36t
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
—
Chain
KMC X9 CP 9-speed
KMC X10 SL
Pedals
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
not included
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixer CR w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Elixer CR levers
Avid Elixir 7 160/140mm
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Cannondale Headshock SI
Handlebar
Cannondale C2 Flat
Cannondale C2 Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Cannondale XC3 Si
Cannondale OPI Adjustable
Saddle
Fizik Aliante Delta XM
Fizik Tundra 2
Seatpost
Cannondale C3, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale C2
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: DT Swiss 340
—
Rims
DT Swiss XCR 1.5 Custom, 24-hole
DT Swiss XCR 1.7
Spokes
DT Swiss Revolution
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
Schwalbe Racing Ralph 26x2.1
Wheel Size
26" wheels
—
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.