Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 1 2025

Competition in its purest form

Fast, aggressive, and focused. The Scalpel HT 1 features a lightweight carbon frame with modern, size-specific Proportional Response geometry, paired with the unmatched smoothness and precision of the Lefty Ocho. Shimano's 12-speed SLX groupset ensures fast, smooth shifting, while the OneUp dropper seatpost adds speed and confidence on the descents. Race fast. Ride fearlessly.
A new concept in XC hardtails, specifically designed to make a difference on the climbs, leave your rivals behind on the descents, and take you straight to the top step of the podium. Fast, aggressive, and focused. The Scalpel HT 1 features a lightweight carbon frame with modern, size-specific Proportional Response geometry, paired with the unmatched smoothness and precision of the Lefty Ocho. Shimano's 12-speed SLX groupset ensures quick and smooth shifting, while the OneUp dropper post adds speed and confidence on the descents. Race fast. Ride fearlessly.

Confidence even in extreme conditions.
No fear on the descents. The open head angle (66.5°) increases the stability and control you need when you need to open it up on the descents. Brake late. Turn faster. Pass your opponent.

Stay centered on the bike.
The Scalpel HT's Proportional Response, specific to each size, increases the wheelbase as the frame size increases, ensuring a central riding position for maximum handling and traction.

Lefty makes the difference.
100mm of travel for the most precise, smooth, and lightweight fork on the market. The extended offset gives greater agility to a super-stable front end. Better control, greater speed.

Forget about bumps.
Specific flex zones on the chainstays absorb impacts and dampen shocks from the ground, improving control and reducing fatigue, allowing you to pedal harder, longer. Push harder. Go faster. Go even further.

OutFront steering geometry
The extra-long offset of the Lefty fork, combined with the open steering angle, gives you greater stability and confidence on the most challenging sections, without sacrificing the speed you need for sudden changes of direction, which are frequent in XC.

Proportional Response geometry
Frame geometry specific to each size, including chainstay length. Keeps the rider centered between the wheels for maximum traction and handling.

Open head angle.
The open head angle (66.5°) increases the stability and control needed on technical descents, impossible to match for other XC bikes.

Feel the Lightness
With a frame weighing only 895 grams, this bike loves climbing.

Modular cable guides
The internal cable routing allows you to use full cable guides for maximum reliability in all weather conditions, or to route only the wire to save weight.

Lefty Ocho
Simply the most advanced, smoothest, and most precise-handling ultralight XC fork ever created. Friction-free needle bearing movement. Superior control.

Features

• Lightweight carbon frame with modern geometry specific to each size
• Lefty Ocho – 100 mm of travel for the most precise and smoothest XC fork on the market
• Precise shifting thanks to Shimano's proven 12-speed SLX groupset
• OneUp V3 dropper seatpost – lightweight and designed for Cross Country
• Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race/Aspen Race WT tires

Tech Spec

Frame Kit

• 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, TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout
• Headset: Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered

Drivetrain

• Rear derailleur: Shimano XT M8100
• Shifters: Shimano SLX 7100, 12-speed
• Chain: Shimano M7100, 12-speed
• Crankset: Shimano SLX M7120, 55mm chainline, 34T
• Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed
• Bottom bracket: PF30 83A to 24mm thread together BB

Brakes

• Brakes: (F) Shimano SLX M7100, 180mm RT56 rotor / (R) 160mm RT54 rotor
• Brake levers: Shimano SLX M7199 hydraulic disc

Wheels

• Rims: Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready
• Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race
• Tire size: 2.4
• Wheel size: 29
• Hubs: (F) Formula CDH-58, 15x110mm / (R) Shimano TC600, 12x148mm, MicroSpline, centerlock
• Tires: (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4“, EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4”, EXO Protection, tubeless ready
• Front Tire: Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

Components

• Handlebar: Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° back, 760mm
• Stem: Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, 6°
• Grips: SRAM Silicone
• Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails
• Seatpost: OneUp V3 lightweight XC dropper, internal routing, 27.2, 120mm drop

Producer's notes: depending on component availability, specifications are subject to change without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.