Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 4 2025 Red Cross Country Bike

Available with Cannondale in the sizes shown above. Expect delivery within 3-4 working days of placing an order.

Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.

Taking aim at XC race podiums and technical trails alike, the Scalpel 4 is always down for fast. It’s built on our advanced lightweight carbon construction frameset, then set up with a Shimano Deore/XT 12-speed drivetrain, remote-actuated RockShox SID suspension both front and rear, and Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2 rims for reliable speed and control.

Superlight Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry

RockShox SID 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock, with a TwistLoc remote lockout

Shimano’s race-ready Deore M6100 12-speed group

Powerful, reliable, Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes

Stan’s tubeless-ready Crest S2 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4” tires

Cannondale’s DownLow dropper seatpost

Specification

Frame	Scalpel, 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, 148×12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native
Fork	RockShox SID, 120mm, DebonAir, 15×110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Rear Shock	RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190×45, TwistLoc remote dual lockout
Rims	Stan’s NoTubes Crest S2, 32h, tubeless ready
Hubs	(F) Formula CL-811, 15×110mm thru-axle / ® Shimano MT510B, 12×148mm thru-axle
Spokes	DT Swiss Champion
Tyres	(F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29×2.4”, EXO Protection, tubeless ready / ® Maxxis Aspen WT, 29×2.4”, EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Pedals	Not included
Crank	Shimano M5121, 32T
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BSA 73mm
Chain	Shimano Deore, 12-speed
Cassette	Shimano Deore, 10-51, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore 6100
Shifter	Shimano Deore 6100, 12-speed
Handlebar	Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
Grips	RockShox Smooth Silicone
Stem	Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Headset	Acros ICR
Brakes	Shimano MT501, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT10 rotors
Saddle	Prologo Dimension NDR, STN rails
Seatpost	Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Connectivity	Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Specifications are subject to change without notice

Size Guide

Frame Size	Minimum Height	Maximum Height
Small	154cm (5’1”)	165cm (5’5”)
Medium	162cm (5’4”)	175cm (5’9”)
Large	172cm (5’8”)	182cm (6’0”)
X Large	180cm (5’11”)	195cm (6’5”)

We have developed our size guide from our selling experience and it may differ from the manufacturers guide. Please note, this is only a guide and if you have any concerns over sizing please get in contact

Geometry

Frame Size	Small	Medium	Large	X Large
A – Seat Tube Length	43.0cm	44.0cm	48.0cm	52.0cm
B – Top Tube Horizontal	57.6m	59.9cm	62.2cm	64.4cm
C – Top Tube Actual	53.1cm	55.3cm	57.7cm	60.3cm
D – Head Tube Angle	68.0°	68.0°	68.0°	68.0°
E – Seat Tube Angle	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
E’ – Seat Tube Angle Effective	74.5°	74.5°	74.5°	74.5°
F – Standover	74.3cm	74.5cm	74.5cm	74.8cm
G – Head Tube Length	9.5cm	10.5cm	11.5cm	12.5cm
H – Wheelbase	112.8cm	115.1cm	117.5cm	119.9cm
I – Front Center	69.5cm	71.8cm	74.2cm	76.6cm
J – Chain Stay Length	43.6cm	43.6cm	43.6cm	43.6cm
K – Bottom Bracket Drop	4.0cm	4.0cm	4.0cm	4.0cm
L – Bottom Bracket Height	34.1cm	34.1cm	34.1cm	34.1cm
M – Fork Rake	5.5cm	5.5cm	5.5cm	5.5cm
N – Trail	9.0cm	9.0cm	9.0cm	9.0cm
0 – Stack	58.2cm	59.1cm	60.1cm	61.0cm
P – Reach	41.5cm	43.5cm	45.5cm	47.5cm

Want to compare the size of your current bike to this one? Read our Reach and Stack guide here.