Cannondale Scalpel HT Lab71

Purity, Elevated

Simply the fastest, most advanced, sexiest XC hardtail ever made. When only the very best will do.

Welcome to the LAB
How do you make the best XC race hardtail even better? Send it to the LAB. It's where lightest Hi-MOD carbon frame gets equipped with a dreamy selection of top-end components, then finished with incredible attention to detail. Limited quantities. Unlimited performance.

Lead with Lefty
The best hardtail deserves the best fork. With its unique, single-sided design, the ultralight Lefty Ocho Carbon offers 110mm of the smoothest, most precise-handling front suspension out there – because better control equals more speed.

Confidence on edge
No hesitant, fistful-of-brakes descending here. The slack, 66.5° front end gives you the stability and control you need to really open it up on the downhills. Brake later. Corner harder. Pass on the descents.

Drop the chatter
Sculpted flex zones in the chainstays partner with dropped seatstays to eat up the chatter from rowdy terrain, boosting control, smoothing the ride, minimizing fatigue. Go harder. Go faster. Go farther.

Lefty Ocho Carbon
Simply the ultimate XC fork. Proprietary needle bearing internals deliver unmatched smoothness and bump response across 110mm of travel. The unique, single-sided design offers unparalleled stiffness for steering precision and control, while a 50mm offset brings extra agility to the front end.

OutFront Steering
Lefty’s extra-long fork offset pairs with the slack head angle to give you more stability and confidence when things get rough, while keeping the steering XC-quick everywhere else.

HollowGram XC-27 SL Wheels
The best carbon XC wheelset. Exceptionally light and incredibly fast, it boasts a hookless rim design and 27mm internal width for a strong, stable footprint. DT Swiss 240 EXP internals for instant engagement. Lifetime warranty for peace of mind.

Proportional Response Geometry
Full size-specific frame geometry, right down to the chainstay lengths. Keeps the rider centered between the wheels for incredible traction and handling.

Feel the Light
With a frame weight of just 895 grams, this rig loves to climb. And climb. And climb.

Connected
An integrated wheel sensor delivers hyper accurate speed, route and distance info, registers your bike, reminds you of service needs and more, all through the free Cannondale App.

Convertible Cable Stops
Internal cable routing system lets you run full housing for weather-proof reliability, or interrupted housing for maximum weight savings.

Features

• Ultralight Hi-MOD carbon frame, with Proportional Response size-specific geometry
• 110mm Lefty Ocho Carbon – the smoothest, most precise-handling XC fork in the world
• SRAM wireless XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission drivetrain and Level Ultimate disc brakes
• Ultralight HollowGram XC-25 SL carbon tubeless-ready wheels
• Integrated Cannondale App connectivity and ride tracking

Tech spec

• Frame: Scalpel HT Lab71, Series 0 Carbon construction, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger
• Fork: Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 110mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset
• Headset: Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS, T-Type
• Shifters: SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Ultimate Controller
• Chain: SRAM XX SL, T-Type, 12-speed
• Crank: SRAM XX SL T-Type, 34T
• Rear Cogs: SRAM XX SL Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM PF30 MTB83, Ceramic
• Brakes: SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc, 180/160mm CenterLine rotors
• Brake Levers: SRAM Level Ultimate, carbon levers
• Rims: HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready
• Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull
• Tire Size: 2.4
• Wheel Size: 29
• Hubs: (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss Star Ratchet internals, 12x148mm thru-axle
• Tires: (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
• Handlebar: Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° backsweep, 760mm
• Stem: Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°
• Grips: Cannondale XC Silicone
• Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails
• Seatpost: C1 Carbon, 27.2x400mm
• Wheel Sensor: Cannondale Wheel Sensor
• Extra: Tubeless valve stems, SRAM AXS charger

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