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Cannondale says

The process is simple: 1.) Get on the Scalpel; 2.) Race fast; 3.) Get off the Scalpel; 4.) Get on podium and accept medal. Cannondale's cutting edge technology just received another redesign to keep the winningest frame at the front of the World Cup racing scene. The Zero-Pivot chainstays and monocoque front triangle deliver the premium ride characteristics the Scalpel is known for. No bushings or hardware to wear out. No energy-sapping flex in a multi-link set-up. Plus 100 mm of pivot-less travel. That's why the Zero Pivot technology of a tuned thermoset chain stay can deliver ultra-efficient power transfer and buttery smooth travel.

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About this bike

Type	Mountain / XC
Gender/Age	Men
Production years	2009-2010
RRP	£2,099.00
Sizes	Small, Medium, Large, X-Large (Frame size guide)
Colours	Berserker Green (gloss) (GRN), Race Red (gloss) (RED)
Frame type	Full Suspension
Frame material	Aluminium
Frame description	Scalpel 100 mm, Hydroformed Aluminium
Gears	27
Fork Travel	100 mm
Rear Travel	100 mm
Wheel Size	26"

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We fight to be different... not for the sake of being different but for the sake of being the best. For us, like you, it's the secure click of a cleat meeting its pedal. For us at Cannondale, it's building, testing and rebuilding; making it better in the process, never settling for "good enough". It's knowing it, verses guessing it and using the world's greatest athletes to prove it. It's having such high standards and expectations in how we want product to perform that we are relent

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Specifications

Braking

Brake Calipers	Avid Juicy 5
Brake Levers	Avid Juicy 5

Drive

Crank	Shimano SLX, 22/32/44
Pedals	CrankBrothers EggBeater C

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano SLX
Derailleur Rear	Shimano XT
Gears	27
Shifter(s)	Shimano SLX

General

Saddle	Fi'zi:k Tundra

Suspension

Fork Travel	100 mm
Forks	FOX 32 Float RL 100
Rear Shock	FOX Float RP2
Rear Travel	100 mm

Wheels

Hubs	Shimano M525
Rims	Mavic XM317
Tyres (Front & Back)	Continental Speed King, 26x2.1"
Wheel Size	26"

UK warranty

Cannondale frames (except Judge, Chase and Perp) have a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and/or workmanship for the original owner. All other components, including HeadShok forks, suspension parts, frame fixtures and finishes (paint and decals) have the same warranty as above for one year. Parts from other manufacturers are covered by their own warranties.

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