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2010 Cannondale Scalpel 3 · 2012 Cannondale Scalpel 3

Specification2010 Cannondale Scalpel 32012 Cannondale Scalpel 3
Overview
Model year20102012
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelScalpel 3Scalpel 3
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain
Archive ID206342028530
Original MSRP$3,749.00—
ColorsJet BlackRed/White
SizesS, M, L, XL, M, S, XL
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded—
Frame materialScalpel Alloy w/Carbon staysBallistec Hi-Mod Carbon
ForkCannondale Lefty Speed Carbon w/DLR, 110mm travelLefty Speed PBR OPI 100mm
Fork materialCarbon, dual crown—
Rear shockFox Float RPL, 100mm travelRock Shox Monarch RT
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain Mix—
ShiftersSRAM X-9 TriggerShimano SLX 10spd Rapidfire
Front derailleurSRAM X-9SRAM X7
Rear derailleurSRAM X-9Shimano Deore XT
CranksetFSA V-Drive, 44/32/22 teethSRAM S1400 39/26t
Bottom bracketFSA BB30Bb30
CassetteSRAM PG-970SRAM PG-1030 10spd 11-36t
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth—
ChainKMC X9 CP 9-speedKMC X10 SL
PedalsCrank Brothers Egg Beaternot included
Brakes
BrakesAvid Elixer CR w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Elixer CR leversAvid Elixir 7 160/140mm
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetCannondale HeadShok SiCannondale Headshock SI
HandlebarCannondale C2 FlatCannondale C2 Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemCannondale XC3 SiCannondale OPI Adjustable
SaddleFizik Aliante Delta XMFizik Tundra 2
SeatpostCannondale C3, 27.2mm diameterCannondale C2
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: DT Swiss 340—
RimsDT Swiss XCR 1.5 Custom, 24-holeDT Swiss XCR 1.7
SpokesDT Swiss Revolution—
Front tire26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVOSchwalbe Racing Ralph 26x2.1
Wheel size26" wheels—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 8, 2026.