Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2 Hardtail Mountain Bike

£4,250.00

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Part Number:

CANC25231U30SM

GTIN/UPC:

884603954133

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The Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2 Hardtail Mountain Bike is designed specifically for XC racing. Whether you're climbing up steep inclines, conquering challenging descents, or aiming for the top podium spot, this bike has got you covered.

At the heart of the Scalpel HT Carbon 2 is a progressive and incredibly lightweight carbon frame. This advanced construction not only enhances speed and agility but also ensures durability and longevity. Combined with the cutting-edge Lefty Ocho 100mm fork, this bike offers unrivalled performance and control on any terrain.

Equipped with a Shimano XT 12-speed groupset, the Scalpel HT Carbon 2 delivers seamless shifting and optimal power transfer. The XT disc brakes provide reliable stopping power, ensuring your safety and control at all times. To further enhance your riding experience, Cannondale has included their high-quality C1 Carbon bar and post. These components offer superior comfort and improved handling, allowing you to tackle even the most challenging trails with ease. As a bonus feature, the Scalpel HT Carbon 2 comes complete with the Cannondale Wheel Sensor. This innovative technology records your ride data, allowing you to track your progress and analyse your performance. Get ready to experience the purest form of racing with the Scalpel HT Carbon 2 by Cannondale.

This bike is perfect for

XC racers who want a super lightweight, high performance, race bike. With reliable Shimano XT gearing and a Lefty fork you get solid tech to help you win your next race.

Key Features

  • Progressive, superlight carbon frame / Lefty Ocho 100mm fork
  • Shimano XT 12-speed group / XT disc brakes
  • Cannondale C1 Carbon bar and post / Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Mountain Bike Buying Guide

Mountain biking is an incredibly diverse sport. Mountain bikes now come in three main flavours. They are XC, Trail and Enduro.

XC – short for cross country, are quick race bikes. They will normally have 29” wheels and come with 100mm of suspension. If you are mainly going to be riding bridleways and natural trails in the South East of England, where our shops are, an XC bike will be the quickest and most efficient option.

Trail – these bikes are designed to be pedalled up and down hill and for use on bridleways and natural trails, but also at dedicated trail centres. They normally come with 130mm or 140mm of suspension travel and can have either 27.5” or 29” wheels, but 29” is quickly becoming the norm. Trail bikes are good all-rounders. They won’t be as fast as an XC bike on the flat but they can handle a lot more challenging terrain, and a few jumps. If you plan on taking your bike to trail centres in Wales, or to the Alps, then a trail bike may be your best option.

Enduro – enduro racing is a thing in and of itself but many people buy enduro bikes for ‘aggressive’ trail riding and uplift days at places like Bike Park Wales. This generally means challenging downhill trails with some big jumps. With around 160mm of suspension travel enduro bikes can take some big hits. They are designed to be efficient enough to pedal up hills but really come into their own when pointed downhill. You get enduro bikes in either 27.5” or 29” wheel sizes as well as mullet setups of 29 at the front and 27.5 at the back.


Men’s and women’s mountain bikes

Nearly all the mountain bikes we sell are now unisex. All of the big brands have gradually stopped doing dedicated men’s and women’s bikes over the last few years. Instead they are focussed on producing bikes in a bigger range of sizes. So, for instance, the Trek Marlin 5 is a unisex bike that now comes in sizes from XXS to XXL large. This means it will fit riders from 4’ 5” to 6’ 5” and everything in between.


Read our full mountain bike buyers guide


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Cannondale are not keen on rules. Cannondale think outside the box and it has led to some of the most innovative bikes ever made. They were one of the pioneers of aluminium and carbon bike frames and were one of the first brand to introduce these materials into both professional racing and production bikes. Leading to their famous 'Legalize My Cannondale' ad campaigns after their innovations took their bikes below the official weight limit for pro racing.

Cannondale have led the development of technology in mountain bike suspension for years and have unique suspension designs, such as the Lefty, which only they use. Cannondale‘s commitment to innovation means they do things their own way. When you buy a Cannondale bike you will be getting something a little bit special and different from everyone else.

Cannondale have won awards for the 2020 CAAD13 and SuperSix Evo Road Bikes. Despite the alloy frame, the CAAD13 competes with a carbon road bike on every level but the price. SuperSix EVO is an evolution of Cannondale’s classic race machine. Adding more aero profiling, and a system integrated design to reduce drag.

Cycles UK is one of the leading Cannondale dealers in Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire and London. We stock a wide range of Cannondale road, mountain and electric bikes online and in our stores.

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

Headset - Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearing

Rear Derailleur - Shimano XT

Shifters - Shimano XT, 12-speed

Chain - Shimano SLX, 12-speed

Crank - HollowGram, BB30 83MTB, OPI SpideRing, 34T, 55mm chainline

Rear Cogs - Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed

Bottom Bracket - Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Brakes - Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 180/160mm XT rotors

Brake Levers - Shimano XT hydraulic disc

Rims - Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes - DT Swiss Competition

Hubs - (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) Shimano7110, 12x148mm thru-axle

Tyres - (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready, (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speed, tubeless ready

Handlebar - Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° backsweep, 760mm

Stem - Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Grips - Cannondale XC Silicone

Saddle - Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails

Seatpost - Cannondale C1 Carbon, 27.2x400mm

Connectivity - Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Colours Candy Red, Smoke Black
Sizes LG, MD, SM, XL
Brand Cannondale
Model Year 2021
Barcodes 884603927014, 884603927021, 884603954133, 884603954140, 884603954157, 884603954164
SKUs / Part Numbers CANC25231U10LG, CANC25231U10XL, CANC25231U30LG, CANC25231U30MD, CANC25231U30SM, CANC25231U30XL

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