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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 2011 Cannondale Scalpel 3.
- Gearing
2010 Cannondale Scalpel 3 has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 2011 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 2011 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.
Lowest0.75:1Highest3.82:1Total range509%
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.
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Specification
2010 Cannondale Scalpel 3
2011 Cannondale Scalpel 3
Overview
Model Year
2010
2011
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Scalpel 3
Scalpel 3
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$3,749.00
Not documented
Colors
Jet Black
Jet Black w/Magnesium White accents (gloss)
Sizes
S, M, L, X
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Bonded/monocoque
Frame Material
Scalpel Alloy w/Carbon stays
Carbon
Fork
Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon w/DLR, 110mm travel
Lefty Speed w/PBR, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Carbon, dual crown
Single
Rear Shock
Fox Float RPL, 100mm travel
Fox RP2, 80mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X-9 Trigger
Shimano SLX
Front Derailleur
SRAM X-9
Shimano SLX, E-type
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-9
Shimano XT
Crankset
FSA V-Drive, 44/32/22 teeth
FSA Afterburner 386, 27/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB30
FSA BB30
Cassette
SRAM PG-970
Shimano SLX
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
10-speed, 11 - 36 teeth
Chain
KMC X9 CP 9-speed
Shimano HG74
Pedals
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixer CR w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Elixer CR levers
Avid Elixir R brakes, Avid Elixir R levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
HeadShok
Handlebar
Cannondale C2 Flat
Cannondale C2 riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale XC3 Si
Cannondale OPI adjustable
Saddle
Fizik Aliante Delta XM
Cannondale Stage CroMo
Seatpost
Cannondale C3, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale C2, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: DT Swiss 340
Lefty SL
Rims
DT Swiss XCR 1.5 Custom, 24-hole
DT Swiss XCR 1.2 Carbon Custom
Spokes
DT Swiss Revolution
DT Swiss Competition
Front Tire
26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph PaceStar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.