Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3 black MTB Hardtail (2023)

The Purest Form of Racing.
A whole new breed of XC Hardtail, purpose built to hurt ‘em on the ups, drop ‘em on the downs and propel you straight to the top step.

Where it thrives
Between the tape

What it's built for
Speed, Efficiency, and Endurance

Highlights
Progressive, superlight carbon frame / RockShox SID SL Select+ 100mm fork
Shimano SLX 12-speed group / Shimano M6100 disc brakes
Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 rims / Cannondale C2 carbon post / Cannondale Wheel Sensor

The purest form of racing

Confidence on edge
No hesitant, fistful-of-brakes descending here. The ultra slack, 66.5° front end gives you the stability and control you need to really open it up on the downhills. Brake later. Corner harder. Pass on the descents.

Stay centered
Scalpel HT’s Proportional Response size-specific chainstays and steep seat angle keep you balanced between the wheels for better traction and power on the ups, and more confident control on the downs.

Drop the chatter
Sculpted flex zones in the chainstays partner with dropped seatstays to eat up the chatter from rowdy terrain, boosting control, smoothing the ride, minimizing fatigue. Go harder. Go faster. Go farther.

Specs

DETAILS
Platform
Scalpel HT
Model Name
Scalpel HT Carbon 3
Model Code
C25301U

FRAMESET
Frame
Scalpel HT Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger
Fork
RockShox SID SL Select+ RL, 100mm, Debonair, remote lockout, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Headset
Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings

DRIVETRAIN
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shifters
Shimano SLX, 12-speed
Chain
Shimano SLX, 12-speed
Crank
Cannondale 1, BB30 83MTB, OPI SpideRing, 34T, 55mm chainline
Rear Cogs
Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

BRAKES
Brakes
Shimano M6100 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT64 rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano M6100 hydraulic disc

WHEELS
Rims
Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition
Tires
(F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", Twinskin, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix compound, tubeless ready
Tire Size
2.25
Wheel Size
29
Hubs
(F) Shimano MT410, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano MT510, 12x148mm thru-axle
Front Tire
Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29 x 2.25", Twinskin, tubeless ready
Rear Tire
Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29 x 2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix compound, tubeless ready

COMPONENTS
Handlebar
Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
Stem
Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Grips
Cannondale XC Silicone
Saddle
Cannondale Scoop Shallow Elite, hollow cro-mo rails
Seatpost
C2 Carbon, 27.2x400mm

CONNECTIVITY
Wheel Sensor
Cannondale Wheel Sensor

PLEASE NOTE THAT, BASED ON COMPONENT AVAILABILITY AND OTHER FACTORS, SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.