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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 tireMaxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Rear tireMaxxis 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 November 9, 2026.