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This hardtail mountain bike is a fast, progressive XC machine, purpose-built to dominate climbs, excel on descents, and propel you straight to the podium.
Experience the purest form of cross-country racing with the Scalpel HT Carbon 3. This hardtail mountain bike is a ripping fast, progressive XC machine, purpose-built to dominate climbs, excel on descents, and propel you straight to the podium. It's speed stripped down to its essence, leaving nothing to chance.
The lightweight carbon frame of the Scalpel HT Carbon 3 launches forward with unbridled force, making every pedal stroke count. You'll appreciate the crisp and efficient shifting delivered by the Shimano Deore drivetrain, while the RockShox Recon Silver fork ensures unshakable traction, tracing every trail contour with precision. Rolling on 29-inch wheels, this bike maintains high momentum, allowing you to roll fast and roll long.
Forget hesitant, brake-grabbing descents. The ultra-slack 66.5° head angle provides the stability and control you need to truly open it up on the downhills, letting you brake later, corner harder, and pass with confidence. With Scalpel HT’s Proportional Response size-specific chainstays and a steep seat angle, you'll remain perfectly balanced between the wheels, translating to superior traction and power on the climbs, and more confident control when descending. Sculpted flex zones in the chainstays, paired with dropped seatstays, effectively absorb trail chatter, boosting control, smoothing your ride, and minimizing fatigue. This means you can go harder, go faster, and go farther.
Features a lightweight carbon frame with progressive, size-specific XC geometry, designed for optimal performance on climbs and descents.
Equipped with Shimano Deore M6100 – a workhorse 12-speed group providing crisp and reliable shifting.
Comes with a RockShox Recon Silver RL 110mm fork, featuring DebonAir and remote lockout for proven race performance and adaptable suspension.
Ensures confident stopping power with 4-piston Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc brakes and 180/160mm RT54 rotors.
Features WTB ST i25 rims paired with Maxxis Rekon Race/Aspen WT tires, optimized for speed and traction on diverse terrain.
Includes a light, simple, and durable RaceFace Ride 2-bolt seatpost for reliable performance.
Full size-specific frame geometry, including chainstay lengths, keeps the rider centered for incredible traction and handling.
A super slack 66.5° head angle provides unmatched confidence and speed on steep descents.
Internal cable routing system allows for full housing for weather-proof reliability or interrupted housing for maximum weight savings.
Chainstays with sculpted flex zones and dropped seatstays absorb chatter, boosting control, smoothing the ride, and minimizing fatigue.
Model Code | C25035U |
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Frame | Scalpel HT Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger |
Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL, 110mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, remote lockout |
Headset | Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 SGS |
Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-Speed |
Crank | Shimano MT512, 55mm chainline, 32T |
Rear Cogs | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed |
Bottom Bracket | PF30 83A to 24mm thread together BB |
Brakes | Shimano MT400 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc |
Rims | WTB ST i25 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready |
Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
Tire Size | 2.4 |
Wheel Size | 29 |
Hubs | (F) Shimano TC500, 15x110mm / (R) Shimano TC500, 12x148mm, MicroSpline, centerlock |
Tires | (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready |
Front Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready |
Rear Tire | Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready |
Handlebar | Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm |
Stem | Cannondale C2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
Grips | SRAM Silicone |
Saddle | Cannondale Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails |
Seatpost | RaceFace Ride, 27.2, 400mm |
*Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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