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2008 Cannondale Scalpel 4

Velopedia Archive ID 12573

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Scalpel 4
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	12573
Original MSRP	$2,499.99
Colors	Race Red, Jet Black
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 RP2, 100mm travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	SRAM X.7 Trigger
Front derailleur	Shimano LX
Rear derailleur	SRAM X.9
Crankset	SRAM GXP2, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	SRAM GXP
BB shell width	68mm English
Cassette	Shimano HG-50
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano 9 speed
Pedals	Wellgo clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Juicy 3 w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar	Cannondale C2 Alloy, flat 25.4mm
Stem	Cannondale XC3 Si
Saddle	Cannondale X-Country
Seatpost	Cannondale C3 2014 Alloy, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Shimano M525
Rims	WTB Speed Disc XC, 32-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.