Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2 (Smoke Black)
C25231U30SM
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A whole new breed of XC hardtail, purpose-built to hurt 'em on the ups, drop 'em on the downs, and propel you straight to the top step.
Overview
The Scalpel HT Carbon 2 pairs a progressive, superlight carbon frame with Cannondale's distinctive Lefty Ocho single-leg fork, built specifically for racing and fast cross-country riding.
A Shimano XT 12-speed groupset delivers precise, race-proven shifting, XT disc brakes bring confident stopping power, and the Cannondale C1 carbon bar and seatpost keep weight down without sacrificing stiffness where it matters.
This is a genuine race hardtail — light, fast, and precise where cross-country racing demands it most.
Why You'll Like It
A progressive, superlight carbon frame
Built for genuine XC race performance — every gram and every millimeter of flex engineered with racing in mind.
The distinctive Lefty Ocho fork
Cannondale's single-leg Lefty design delivers genuinely stiff, precise steering that a conventional dual-leg fork can't match, with a remote lockout for efficient climbing.
A full Shimano XT groupset
Race-proven 12-speed shifting and powerful XT disc brakes throughout, built for reliability when it matters most.
A genuine carbon cockpit
The Cannondale C1 carbon bar and seatpost shave weight exactly where it counts for a race bike.
Built-in ride data
Cannondale Wheel Sensor compatibility means you can track your rides without adding extra hardware.
Who Is It For?
The Scalpel HT Carbon 2 suits a rider who's serious about cross-country racing or fast XC trail riding — someone who wants genuine race-bike efficiency on the climbs and precise, confident handling on technical descents.
For Indian riders racing XC events or putting in serious trail mileage, the lightweight carbon frame and Lefty fork deliver a genuine performance edge over a conventional hardtail.
Good to Know
- The Lefty fork's single-leg design looks unconventional but is genuinely stiffer torsionally than many dual-leg forks — give it a proper test ride before judging it on looks alone.
- The wheels are tubeless-ready — going tubeless is worth considering for lower pressures and fewer pinch flats on technical terrain.
- A quick post-ride wipe-down of the drivetrain and brake rotors keeps everything running at its best between services.
Technical Specifications
- Frame: Scalpel HT carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru-axle with UDH hanger
- Fork: Lefty Ocho, 100mm travel, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO spring system, tapered steerer, 55mm offset
- Shock: Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO spring system
- Bottom Bracket: Cannondale alloy PressFit30
- Chain: Shimano SLX, 12-speed
- Crank: HollowGram, BB30 83mm MTB, OPI SpideRing, 34T, 55mm chainline
- Shift Levers: Shimano XT, 12-speed
- Cassette: Shimano XT, 10-51T, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
- Grip/Tape: Cannondale XC silicone
- Handlebar: Cannondale 1 Flat, carbon, 31.8mm, 9° backsweep, 760mm
- Stem: Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8mm, 7° angle
- Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails
- Seatpost: Cannondale C1 carbon, 27.2x400mm
- Front Brake: Shimano XT, hydraulic disc, XT rotor, 180mm
- Rear Brake: Shimano XT, hydraulic disc, XT rotor, 160mm
- Front Wheel: Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready, HollowGram Lefty 60 hub
- Rear Wheel: Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4, 28h, tubeless ready, Shimano 7110 hub, 12x148mm thru-axle
- Front Tire: Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready
- Rear Tire: Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, 29x2.25", SnakeSkin, Addix Speedgrip, tubeless ready
Additional Info
- Country of Origin: China
- Imported By: Ensign Sports, 502, Hill Glade, Opp. HDFC Bank Pali Road, Bandra, Mumbai - 400050, Maharashtra, India
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Bicycles