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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 4.
- Equipment
2024 Cannondale Scalpel 4 has 10 mm more front travel than 2010 Cannondale Scalpel 4 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2010 Cannondale Scalpel 4 had an original MSRP $1,300 lower than 2024 Cannondale Scalpel 4.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Selected-size geometry
Geometry overlay
Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
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.
Lowest0.63:1Highest3.20:1Total range510%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 29×2.4.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2010 Cannondale Scalpel 4
2024 Cannondale Scalpel 4
Overview
Model Year
2010
2024
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Scalpel 4
Scalpel 4
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain
Original MSRP
$2,899.00
$4,199.00
Colors
Magnesium White
Smoke Black, Race Yellow
Sizes
S, M, L, X
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Scalpel, lightweight carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native
Frame Material
Scalpel Alloy w/Carbon stays
Carbon fiber
Fork
Cannondale Lefty Speed w/DLR, 110mm travel
RockShox SID, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Fork Material
Dual
—
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch 2.1, 100mm travel
RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
—
Shifters
Shimano SLX
Shimano Deore 6100, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
—
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano XT
Crankset
Shimano FC-M542, 44/32/22 teeth
Shimano M5121, 32T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano FC-M542
Shimano BSA 73mm
Cassette
SRAM PG-950
—
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Shimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain
KMC X9 9-speed
Shimano Deore, 12-speed
Pedals
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
—
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixer 5 w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Elixer 5 levers
Brakes Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors Brake Levers Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Acros ICR
Handlebar
Cannondale C2 Flat
Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Cannondale XC3 Si
Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Saddle
Prologo Vertigo Max
Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost
Cannondale C3, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: Formula DC32
(F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT410B, 12x148mm thru-axle
Rims
Sun EQ25, 24-hole
Stan's NoTubes Crest S2, 32h, tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion
Stainless Steel, 14g
Front Tire
26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Rear Tire
—
Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Wheel Size
26" wheels
29
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Reach
—
450 mm
Stack
—
597 mm
Effective top tube
—
597 mm
Head-tube angle
—
66.6°
Seat-tube angle
—
71°
Seat tube
—
400 mm
Head tube
—
90 mm
Chainstay / rear center
—
438 mm
Wheelbase
—
1169 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
—
42 mm
Bottom-bracket height
—
334 mm
Standover height
—
744 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
44 mm
Front center
—
734 mm
Trail
—
112 mm
Wheel size
—
29
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.