Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2011 Cannondale Scalpel 3

Velopedia Archive ID 22361

Overview

Model year	2011
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Scalpel 3
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	22361
Colors	Jet Black w/Magnesium White accents (gloss)
Sizes	Small, medium, large, xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	Bonded/monocoque
Frame material	Carbon
Fork	Lefty Speed w/PBR, 100mm travel
Fork material	Single
Rear shock	Fox RP2, 80mm travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano SLX
Front derailleur	Shimano SLX, E-type
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT
Crankset	FSA Afterburner 386, 27/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	FSA BB30
Cassette	Shimano SLX
Rear cogs	10-speed, 11 - 36 teeth
Chain	Shimano HG74
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Elixir R brakes, Avid Elixir R levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	HeadShok
Handlebar	Cannondale C2 riser
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Cannondale OPI adjustable
Saddle	Cannondale Stage CroMo
Seatpost	Cannondale C2, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Lefty SL
Rims	DT Swiss XCR 1.2 Carbon Custom
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition
Front tire	26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph PaceStar
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.