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2024 Cannondale Scalpel 3

Velopedia Archive ID 900001191

Overview

Model year2024
BrandCannondale
ModelScalpel 3
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900001191
Original MSRP$5,500.00
ColorsTiger Shark
SizesSM; LG; MD; XL

Frameset

Frame constructionScalpel, lightweight carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube with 1-1/8" upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native
Frame materialCarbon fiber
ForkRockShox SID Select, 120mm, Debonair, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Rear shockRockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano XT, 12-speed
Rear derailleurShimano XT
CranksetShimano Deore M6120, 32T
Bottom bracketShimano BSA 73mm
Rear cogsShimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed
ChainShimano SLX M7100, 12-speed

Brakes

BrakesBrakes Shimano Deore M6100, 180/160mm RT54 rotors Brake Levers Shimano Deore M6100

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetAcros ICR
HandlebarCannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
StemCannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
SaddlePrologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
SeatpostCannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)

Wheels & tires

Hubs(F) Shimano TC-500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano TC-500, 12x148mm thru-axle
RimsStan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
SpokesDT Swiss Competition Race
Front tire(F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Rear tire(F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Wheel size29

Geometry · S

Seat tube380 mm
Effective top tube579 mm
Top tube536 mm
Head tube90 mm
Head-tube angle66.6°
Seat-tube angle69.2°
Chainstay / rear center434 mm
Wheelbase1140 mm
Bottom-bracket drop42 mm
Bottom-bracket height334 mm
Reach425 mm
Stack597 mm
Standover height736 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center709 mm
Trail112 mm
Wheel size29

Geometry · M

Seat tube400 mm
Effective top tube597 mm
Top tube556 mm
Head tube90 mm
Head-tube angle66.6°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center438 mm
Wheelbase1169 mm
Bottom-bracket drop42 mm
Bottom-bracket height334 mm
Reach450 mm
Stack597 mm
Standover height744 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center734 mm
Trail112 mm
Wheel size29

Geometry · L

Seat tube445 mm
Effective top tube625 mm
Top tube584 mm
Head tube100 mm
Head-tube angle66.6°
Seat-tube angle71.7°
Chainstay / rear center442 mm
Wheelbase1202 mm
Bottom-bracket drop42 mm
Bottom-bracket height334 mm
Reach475 mm
Stack607 mm
Standover height752 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center763 mm
Trail112 mm
Wheel size29

Geometry · XL

Seat tube500 mm
Effective top tube669 mm
Top tube630 mm
Head tube110 mm
Head-tube angle66.6°
Seat-tube angle71.7°
Chainstay / rear center446 mm
Wheelbase1245 mm
Bottom-bracket drop42 mm
Bottom-bracket height334 mm
Reach510 mm
Stack616 mm
Standover height763 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center802 mm
Trail112 mm
Wheel size29

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 21, 2026.