VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE 2

Velopedia Archive ID 900002583

Overview

Model year2018
BrandCannondale
ModelScalpel SE 2
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900002583
ColorsJet Black w/ Charcoal Gray - Gloss/Matte (GRY)
SizesS (27.5"), M (29"), L (29"), XL (29")

Frameset

Frame constructionScalpel-Si, 115mm, BallisTec Carbon, Zero Pivot seatstay, Carbon Link, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset
Frame materialCarbon
ForkFox Float 34, Performance Elite Series, 120mm, FIT-4 Damper, 3 Position Adjust, 110x15, 51mm Offset
Rear shockFox Float Performance DPS EVOL SV, 3 Position Adjust 115mm Travel

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM GX Eagle 12-speed Trigger
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurSRAM GX Eagle 12-speed
CranksetTruvativ Stylo Eagle 6K, 32t OPTION N/A
Bottom bracketCannondale Alloy PressFit30
Rear cogsSRAM 1275 Eagle 10-50t 12-speed
ChainSRAM GX Eagle
PedalsN/A

Brakes

BrakesSRAM Level TL hydro disc, 180/180mm, Centerline Rotors

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetCannondale HeadShok Si
HandlebarCannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4° upsweep, 9° backsweep, 760x15mm
StemCannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8”, 60mm, 31.8, 5°
SaddleFabric Scoop Flat Race w/ Titanium Rails
SeatpostRaceFace Aeffect Dropper, 31.6mm, 125/150mm travel.

Wheels & tires

HubsFormula 110x15 Boost front, Formula 142x12 with XD driver, rear
RimsStans Notubes ZTR ARCH S1 28hole, Tubeless Ready, 26mm inner
SpokesDT Swiss Competition
Front tireMaxxis Ardent 2.4”/2.25”, Dual Compound, EXO Protection, Tubeless Ready, gumwall
Rear tireMaxxis Ardent 2.4”/2.25”, Dual Compound, EXO Protection, Tubeless Ready, gumwall

Geometry · S (27.5")

Seat tube400 mm
Effective top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle68.7°
Seat-tube angle72.2°
Wheelbase1088 mm
Bottom-bracket drop10 mm
Bottom-bracket height343 mm
Reach395 mm
Stack558 mm
Standover height791 mm
Front center662 mm
Trail84 mm

Geometry · M (29")

Seat tube440 mm
Effective top tube604 mm
Head tube110 mm
Head-tube angle68.5°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center436 mm
Wheelbase1129 mm
Bottom-bracket drop27 mm
Bottom-bracket height345 mm
Reach408 mm
Stack602 mm
Standover height835 mm
Fork offset / rake55 mm
Front center695 mm
Trail87 mm

Geometry · L (29")

Seat tube480 mm
Effective top tube627 mm
Head tube122 mm
Head-tube angle68.5°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center436 mm
Wheelbase1154 mm
Bottom-bracket drop27 mm
Bottom-bracket height345 mm
Reach428 mm
Stack614 mm
Standover height863 mm
Fork offset / rake55 mm
Front center719 mm
Trail87 mm

Geometry · XL (29")

Seat tube520 mm
Effective top tube653 mm
Head tube134 mm
Head-tube angle68.6°
Seat-tube angle72.1°
Chainstay / rear center436 mm
Wheelbase1180 mm
Bottom-bracket drop27 mm
Bottom-bracket height345 mm
Reach451 mm
Stack625 mm
Standover height891 mm
Fork offset / rake55 mm
Front center745 mm
Trail87 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 6, 2026.