Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2009 Cannondale Scalpel 5

Velopedia Archive ID 17409

Overview

Model year	2009
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Scalpel 5
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	17409
Original MSRP	$2,299.99
Colors	Berserker Green
Sizes	Small, medium, large, xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox SID Race, 110mm travel
Fork material	Single
Rear shock	Fox Float RP2, 100mm travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	SRAM X.5 Trigger
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	SRAM X.7
Crankset	Shimano FC-M521, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano
Cassette	Shimano HG50
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano Nine Speed
Pedals	Crank Brothers Egg Beater

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 31.8mm
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Cannondale XC3 Si
Saddle	Fi'zi:k Nisene Mg
Seatpost	Cannondale C3 2014 Allo, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Formula DC20 LW, Rear: Formula DC22 LW
Rims	Jalco X-320 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes	DT Swiss Champion stainless
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.