Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2009 Cannondale Scalpel 1

Velopedia Archive ID 17430

Overview

Model year	2009
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Scalpel 1
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	17430
Original MSRP	$6,499.99
Colors	Race Red
Sizes	Small, medium, large, xlarge

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano XTR
Shifters	Shimano XTR Rapid Fire
Front derailleur	Shimano XT
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR
Crankset	Shimano XTR, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano XTR Hollowtech II
Cassette	Shimano XT
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano Nine Speed
Pedals	Test ride

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano XTR Disc brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar	TruVativ Stylo Team
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Cannondale XC3 Si
Saddle	Fi'zi:k Tundra w/kiu:m rails
Seatpost	TruVativ Team Carbon, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano XTR Centerlock Tubeless
Rims	Shimano XTR Centerlock Tubeless
Front tire	26 x 2.00" Continental Race King
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.