Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2 2025 Smoke Cross Country Bike
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Details
Available with Cannondale in the sizes shown above. Expect delivery within 3-4 working days of placing an order.
This is the ultimate XC race bike. Ground-breaking suspension, aggressive geometry and feathery weight let you go full gas from the gun.
At just over 1900 grams, complete with shock, the new Scalpel frame is one of the lightest full suspension MTB frames on the market. Incredible suspension, impeccable handling and feathery weight – it’s a recipe for victory.
Specification
Frame | Scalpel HT Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger |
Fork | Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset |
Rims | Stan’s NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready |
Hubs | (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / ® Shimano7110, 12×148mm thru-axle |
Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
Tyres | (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 × 2.25”, SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready, ® Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 × 2.25”, SnakeSkin, Addix Speed, tubeless ready |
Pedals | Not Included |
Crank | HollowGram, BB30 83MTB, OPI SpideRing, 34T, 55mm chainline |
Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
Chain | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
Cassette | Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
Shifter | Shimano XT, 12-speed |
Handlebar | Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm |
Grips | Cannondale XC Silicone |
Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5”, sealed angular contact bearings |
Brakes | Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 160/160mm XT rotors |
Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails |
Seatpost | Cannondale C1 Carbon, 27.2×400mm |
Chain Device | Yes |
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 | 39.0cm | 44.0cm | 48.0cm | 53.0cm |
B – Top Tube Horizontal | 57.2m | 59.4cm | 61.7cm | 64.2cm |
C – Head Tube Angle | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° |
D – Seat Tube Angle | 72.7° | 73.5° | 74.1° | 74.6° |
D’ – Seat Tube Angle Effective | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.6° | 74.6° |
E – Standover | 75.4cm | 79.0cm | 81.9cm | 85.5cm |
F – Head Tube Length | 9.9cm | 11.0cm | 12.2cm | 13.5cm |
G – Wheelbase | 112.3cm | 115.1cm | 118.1cm | 121.2cm |
H – Front Center | 69.9cm | 72.3cm | 74.8cm | 77.4cm |
I – Chain Stay Length | 43.0cm | 43.0cm | 43.0cm | 43.0cm |
J – Bottom Bracket Drop | 5.9cm | 5.9cm | 5.9cm | 5.9cm |
K – Bottom Bracket Height | 31.8cm | 31.8cm | 31.8cm | 31.8cm |
L – Fork Rake | 5.0cm | 5.0cm | 5.0cm | 5.0cm |
M – Trail | 10.9cm | 10.9cm | 10.9cm | 10.9cm |
N – Stack | 60.7cm | 61.7cm | 62.9cm | 64.1cm |
O – Reach | 40.4cm | 42.3cm | 44.4cm | 46.5cm |
Want to compare the size of your current bike to this one? Read our Reach and Stack guide here.
Manufacturer | Cannondale |
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RRP | No |