Mountain Bikes · Cannondale
Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD
£8,215
XC bike with Lefty fork. Best for cross-country riding.
Cannondale Carbon Frame, Suspension & Components
| Brand | Cannondale |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Gears | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate 2-Piston |
| Suspension | Lefty Ocho 120mm |
| Wheel size | 29-inch |
| Weight | 10.4 kg |
Where to buy
No current retailer offers for the Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD. Retailer prices and stock are added as they are verified.
Our Verdict: Rated 4.8/5
Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD from Cannondale is a short-travel trail mountain bike built around a Carbon frame. XC bike with Lefty fork. Key strengths are Lefty fork, light and efficient.
Specification summary: Lefty Ocho 120mm suspension, 29-inch wheels, SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, SRAM Level Ultimate 2-Piston brakes, weight 10.4 kg, price £8,215. At £8,215 it is about 57 percent above the typical bike price in the database, and at 10.4 kg it is about 30 percent below the typical bike weight in the database. Short-travel trail bikes trade outright descending ability for lively handling and efficient climbing, and are most at home on flowing singletrack.
Carbon frames offer a favourable stiffness-to-weight balance and can be tuned for compliance, though impact damage can be costly to repair. The 29-inch wheels roll over obstacles efficiently and carry momentum on rough ground. The T-Type direct-mount drivetrain removes the derailleur hanger as a failure point and is designed to shift reliably under load. Two-piston brakes save weight and suit lighter, cross-country-oriented riding.
Verdict: Cannondale Scalpel Hi-MOD sits at the top of the rating range in this database with a 4.8 rating. It suits cross-country riding. Main caveat: expensive.
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