{"product_id":"cannondale-scalpel-ht-carbon-2-bike-1","title":"Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompetition in its purest form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new concept in XC hardtails, specifically designed to make a difference on climbs, leave your rivals behind on descents, and take you straight to the top step of the podium. Designed to excel, the Scalpel HT 2 features a lightweight carbon frame with modern Proportional Response geometry specific to each size. Equipped with a 110 mm RockShox SID fork, Stan's Crest S2 rims, and a 12-speed Shimano Deore groupset, this hardtail is the perfect choice for riders who demand speed, control, and capability in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence even in extreme conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay centered on the bike.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLefty makes the difference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100mm 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForget about bumps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSpecific 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutFront steering geometry\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProportional Response geometry\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrame geometry specific to each size, including chainstay length. Keeps the rider centered between the wheels for maximum traction and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen head angle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe open head angle (66.5°) increases the stability and control needed on technical descents, impossible to match for other XC bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel the Lightness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a frame weighing only 895 grams, this bike loves climbing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModular cable guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLefty Ocho\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimply the most advanced, smoothest, and most precise-handling ultralight XC fork ever created. Friction-free needle bearing movement. 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