From that perspective, those folks may want to consider the Scalpel SE, which comes spec’d with a 120mm RockShox SID fork and a 44mm offset. The active design means it isn’t quite as snappy at the pedals as some of its competitors, but on rough terrain the Scalpel is smoother, more comfortable and it builds speed incredibly well. Sed eu sodales ex, sed porttitor sapien. The Takeaway: The new Scalpel SE is a 120mm bike that’s XC-fast and trail bike-capable. Bucking the usual trend for an XC race bike, the Scalpel’s suspension is smooth, active and really comfortable on rough terrain. With the lockout so easily accessed at any time with just one press of the thumb lever the bike transforms into a sprinting rocket, and because it is so quick to press we used it to milk every piece of performance on short pieces of trail that we knew suspension would be obsolete. Since the Scalpel now uses a tapered head tube, fitting a conventional fork is a lot easier. You gain stability and safety in fast areas and manoeuvrability in steeper areas. With either open or locked positions, the Fox remote works well, and the lever action is surprisingly light. You’ll still find an 83mm wide PF30 bottom bracket shell, which provides a suitable home for the crank’s 30mm alloy spindle. We lowered the stem down on the steer tube for a slightly lower front end; there’s plenty of adjustment range and aftermarket stems. Cannondale's long-standing AI transmission concept is maintained in the new version of the Scalpel. It has the Speed Release rear thru axle, of its own design, which combines the stiffness advantages of a conventional thru axle with the speed of wheel change of a traditional quick release. Plus rapide. The Scalpel SE shares the same frame as the regular Scalpel, but instead of a 190x40mm shock, the SE comes with a 190x45mm shock that is said to increase rear travel to 120mm. Cannondale has made this easier with a ‘quick release’ system that is comprised of a push-button and a 5mm hex bolt, which when unlocked, removes the brake mount and calliper entirely from the fork. More stable at high speeds, with better traction on uneven ground and more agile in slower areas. Cannondale says the A.I dish helps to even out spoke tensions to create a more durable wheel, and the wider chainline allows for a beefier chainstay yoke, while still affording clearance for a 2.4in wide tyre. The 100 mm of front and rear travel now has a more similar, more progressive performance, more like that of the Lefty fork. Curabitur nec diam eros. Chassis differences aside, the 32 SC did calm down the Scalpel’s sharp steering. Vestibulum quam lectus, finibus ac tincidunt a, tincidunt varius nunc. Released last year is SRAM’s new cross country specific brakes, the Level, with a single piston caliper and a minimal lever body without the reach adjustments to cut weight down. Worth mentioning here is that the headline weight figure is specifically for the Hi-MOD frame. À la différence de nos concurrents, qui utilisent la même cinématique de suspension pour toutes les tailles, nous concevons la suspension sur mesure afin que chaque cycliste, quelle que soit sa taille, bénéficie d'une performance de suspension optimale. Cannondale claims that the Scalpel SE 1, which features a RockShox SID Select + fork, Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed group and Cannondale’s own carbon wheels, weighs 11.32 kg (24.9 lb). By Bobby Lea. While the stanchion tube is round at the bottom, further up inside the fork it moves to a triangular profile that has a vertical strip of needle roller bearings on each of the three flat sides. Incroyablement flexible. For our first impressions and some saucy photos of the lush Scalpel Si Hi-Mod Team click here for our Flow’s First Bite. Etiam id hendrerit elit. Tout le matériel nécessaire pour vos réparations rapides sur le terrain. As we all know, the Lefty fork in this position is very firm, but it is surprising that the frame is just as firm, giving a feeling that we are riding a hardtail bike. Sed id venenatis turpis. Cras pharetra sagittis purus, et aliquam ipsum consectetur nec. The relaxed front end is apparent from the get go, as the front wheel likes to wander ever so slightly at low speed compared to more agile XC bikes. Fusce cursus quam magna, vel porta urna viverra ac. We’re also very stoked to see Cannondale accommodating for a dropper post with the provisions for internal routing, as the race courses on the World Cup are becoming progressively rougher more of the top riders are using them, we are 100% supportive of this movement! At just 1910 grams, complete with shock and hardware, the new Scalpel is legitimately one of the lightest full suspension XC race frames in the world. Incroyablement durable. Compared to the 55mm offset on the Lefty, I didn’t need to consciously weight the front end as much, and that gave a more predictable ride quality when traction was at a premium. Appelez-nous ! La suspension la plus avancée jamais réalisée pour le XC. Aliquam interdum egestas augue, sit amet cursus dolor elementum at. Cannondale Scalpel SE Hits the Sweet Spot Between Race and Trail. The rear shock lockout hydraulic is quite impressive the way it travels through the top tube, you never see it. D’une légèreté incroyable, elle offre un surcroît décisif d’adhérence, d’accélération et de contrôle, qui vous permettent de rouler pratiquement partout. Like many bikes, the Scalpel SE got longer/lower/slacker in its latest update. Cras et quam pulvinar, blandit felis quis, tempus enim. Donec lobortis eu neque non tincidunt. The lower pivots, previously located outside the seat tube where they were exposed to a lot of dirt and mud, are now tucked inside the tube. The Hi-Mod Team is the top option, the highest spec of all the Scalpel models available in Australia comes in at a mighty $11999, but you can see where the dollars lie, with its complete premium parts kit from SRAM, ENVE and FSA. Aliquam venenatis rhoncus tellus, ac sollicitudin lectus tempor vitae. At the back, Cannondale has also tried to make things easier with the ‘Speed Release’ dropouts. After that, the feeling that Cannondale's new suspension system has given us is that we're looking at a system halfway between the monopivot and the Horst Link that tries to improve on the shortcomings of each. Morbi dictum, felis nec euismod molestie, orci mauris elementum felis, mollis pharetra mi quam vel elit. Aliquam interdum egestas augue, sit amet cursus dolor elementum at. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra, per inceptos himenaeos. The engineers were faced with the difficult task of improving an already well-functioning frame. Making the 200g weight drop even more impressive is the fact that the Scalpel’s frame is considerably longer than its predecessor. The steering didn’t have quite the same laser-accuracy, which I noticed on slow-speed technical sections where it took more effort to negotiate the front wheel around obstacles. This results in a more balanced spoke tension between the two sides of the wheel and significantly increases lateral stiffness, as well as making the wheel more compact. Donec lobortis eu neque non tincidunt. Who needs – or wants – a Cannondale Scalpel? Analyzing this, they found themselves in the situation of improving the monopivot suspension system that, although it is not the best, it provides rigidity and lightness. No wonder here, but it’s a very fast and efficient climber! Though everything was otherwise tight and quiet throughout testing, I did have two specific issues. All these changes in the design and construction of the Scalpel frame have led to a weight saving of 200 gr compared to the previous version, leaving the Hi-Mod frame at only 1910 gr, including shock, lock, screws... which makes it one of the lightest full suspension frames on the market.

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