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2009 Cannondale Scalpel 2

Velopedia Archive ID 17431

Overview

Model year	2009
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Scalpel 2
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	17431
Original MSRP	$4,299.99
Colors	Team Blue
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	SRAM X.9/mix
Shifters	SRAM X.9 Trigger
Front derailleur	Shimano XT
Rear derailleur	SRAM X.9
Crankset	FSA Afterburner BB30, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	FSA BB30
Cassette	SRAM PG-970
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano Nine Speed
Pedals	Test ride

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Elixir CR Carbon w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Elixir CR Carbon levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: DT Swiss 240S
Rims	DT Swiss XCR 1.4, 24-hole
Spokes	DT Swiss Aerospeed
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 25, 2026.