Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2008 Cannondale Scalpel 2

Velopedia Archive ID 24370

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Scalpel 2
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	24370
Original MSRP	$3,999.99
Colors	Jet Black
Sizes	Small, medium, large, xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	Monocoque
Frame material	Carbon fiber
Fork	Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon Fox RLC, 110mm travel
Fork material	Carbon/aluminum
Rear shock	Fox Float RP23, 100mm travel

Drivetrain

Component group	SRAM X.9/mix
Shifters	SRAM X-9 Trigger
Front derailleur	Shimano XT
Rear derailleur	SRAM X.9
Crankset	SRAM GXP1, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	SRAM GXP
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano 9 speed
Pedals	Crank Brothers Egg Beater

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Juicy Carbon w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Juicy Carbon levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar	Control Tech Carbon flat, 25.4mm
Stem	Cannondale XC3 Si
Saddle	Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta XM
Seatpost	Control Tech Carbon, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: Sun Ringle Dirty Flea
Rims	DT Swiss XR 4.2D, 24-hole
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
Front tire	26 x 2.00" Maxxis Monorail XC UST
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.