Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2008 Cannondale Scalpel 3

Velopedia Archive ID 12571

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Scalpel 3
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	12571
Original MSRP	$3,299.99
Colors	Raw HI-Bright
Sizes	Small, medium, large, xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 110mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum
Rear shock	Fox Float RP23, 100mm travel

Drivetrain

Component group	SRAM X.9/mix
Shifters	SRAM X.9 Trigger
Front derailleur	Shimano LX
Rear derailleur	SRAM X.9
Crankset	SRAM GXP1, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	SRAM GXP
BB shell width	68mm
Cassette	SRAM PG-970
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano 9 speed
Pedals	Crank Brothers Egg Beater

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Juicy 7 w/160 mm rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar	Cannondale C2 Alloy, flat 25.4mm
Stem	Cannondale XC3 Si
Saddle	Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta Mg
Seatpost	Cannondale C3 2014 Alloy, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: Sun Ringle Dirty Flea
Rims	Sun Rims Equalizer Welded, 24-hole
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
Front tire	26 x 2.00" Maxxis Monorail XC
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.