Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2

Competition in its purest form

A 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.

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
• Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed drivetrain - precise and reliable shifting
• RockShox SID fork with TwistLoc remote control and 110 mm travel.
• Powerful and adjustable Shimano Deore 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
• Stan's Crest S2 tubeless-ready rims with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4" tires
• RaceFace Ride seatpost Lightweight, simple, and durable

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: RockShox SID, 110mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout
• Headset: Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered

Drivetrain

• Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX, SGS Shadow Plus
• Shift levers: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
• Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
• Crankset: Shimano SLX M7120, 55mm chainline, 32T
• Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
• Bottom bracket: PF30 83A to 24mm thread together BB

Brakes

• Brakes: Shimano Deore M6100 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT64 rotors
• Brake levers: Shimano Deore M6100 hydraulic disc

Wheels

• Rims: Stan's NoTubes Crest S2, 32h, tubeless ready
• Spokes: DT Swiss Champion
• Tire size: 2.4
• Wheel size: 29
• Hubs: (F) Formula CL-811, 15x110mm / (R) Shimano MT410, 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

Components

• Handlebar: Cannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mm
• Stem: Cannondale C2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
• Grips: SRAM Silicone
• Saddle: Cannondale Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails
• Seatpost: RaceFace Ride, 27.2, 400mm

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