2018 Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon 1 review
In search of unicorns, it seems many are after a dual suspension mountain bike that offers an elusive mix of marathon prowess, cross-country capabilities, with a dusting of trail tolerance. It’s no small ask, but in the last two to three years we’ve seen the makers of cross country / marathon bikes solving for unicorns […]
Bikes of the Epic: Manuel Fumic’s Cannondale Scalpel-Si
Manuel Fumic and partner Henrique Avancini had a reasonably successful 2017 Absa Cape Epic. The pair piloted their Cannondale Scalpel-Si bikes to two stage wins and wore the leader’s jersey for five days. Manuel Fumic also joined the Amabubesi club this year finishing his third Cape Epic. The new Cannondale Scalpel-Si was launched with much […]
First Ride Review: Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon 3
Cannondale have been brave with the new Scalpel-Si. While many manufacturers remain committed to the traditional cross-country / marathon bike formula, Cannondale have clearly taken a page from the progressive geometry book, packaging it into a serious race bike. We can only hope that this translates to fewer queues and more smiles on the single […]
First Look Friday: Cannondale Scalpel Si, Specialized Audax, and Continental tyres
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring Cannondale’s new Scalpel Si; Specialized Audax road shoes and Continental mountain and road tyres. Cannondale Scalpel Si Carbon 3 Cannondale launched the Scalpel Si as a reimagination of the cross-country bike with an updated geometry […]
Cannondale changes course with debut of all-new Scalpel-Si
Cannondale, a premium brand of Cycling Sports Group, part of Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), today announced the ground-breaking evolution of the highly- successful Scalpel-Si full suspension XC race bike. Built specifically to address the changes found on World Cup cross-country courses, the Scalpel-Si delivers the competitive edge from start to finish. The bike […]
First Look: Cannondale Scalpel-Si
After hearing many mumblings about a new Cannondale and then spotting an unbranded prototype at the Absa Cape Epic, it was clear that there was a new bike coming soon. And here it is, introducing the all-new Cannondale Scalpel-Si. An all-round nip and tuck with super slick cable routing Cannondale have applied what they call […]