{"id":15508,"date":"2019-03-26T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2019\/03\/26\/epic-bike-check-henrique-avancini39s-cannondale-scalpel-si-r7782\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T05:25:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:25:50","slug":"epic-bike-check-henrique-avancini39s-cannondale-scalpel-si-r7782","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/epic-bike-check-henrique-avancini39s-cannondale-scalpel-si-r7782\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic Bike Check: Henrique Avancini&#8217;s Cannondale Scalpel Si"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Despite hopes of taking the overall Cape Epic victory, Henrique Avancini and his race partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/articles\/interviews\/interview-manuel-fumic-r4116\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Manuel Fumic<\/a> had a fairly successful race with a stage win and the second spot on the general classification podium. Team Cannondale Factory Racing took on the challenge with a pair of Cannondale&#8217;s racing dual suspension bike, the Scalpel Si. We took a closer look at Avancini&#8217;s set up in the race village at Oak Valley.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-29438200-1553589013.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458330\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458330\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-29438200-1553589013.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-29438200-1553589013.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Henrique Avancini&#8217;s Cannondale Scalpel Si<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale Scalpel Si<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty Ocho<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Fox Float DPS Factory<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rims<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Enve M525<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Hub<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">DT Swiss 240s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front Hub<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front Tyre<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Schwalbe Racing Ralph<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Tyre<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Schwalbe Thunder Burt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Enve M6 730mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Enve 90mm 6 degree<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatpost<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">KS Lev Ci<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Prolog Scratch X8 NACK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR M9100<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rotors<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano RT 81 160mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifter<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR 51-10T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank arms<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR with Stages powermeter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chainring<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR 36T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Pedals<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Bottle cages<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale carbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Storage<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Schwalbe saddle bag<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Weight<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">11.2 kg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-26108100-1553589035.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458344\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458344\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-26108100-1553589035.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-26108100-1553589035.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Being a Cannondale cross-country race bike, Avancini&#8217;s bike boasts the distinctive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/gear\/gear-news\/new-lefty-ocho-and-scalpel-si-lineup-now-available-from-cannondale-r7604\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Lefty Ocho<\/a> fork. The rear suspension is powered by a golden-brown Fox Float DPS Factory shock with the lockout controlled by a remote lever.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-72620900-1553589018.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458333\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458333\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-72620900-1553589018.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-72620900-1553589018.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Cannondale Factory Racing team has been supported by Shimano for a number of years and it&#8217;s no surprise to see them racing with the company&#8217;s latest XTR drivetrain and brakes. Avancini paired the 51-10 tooth cassette with a 36 tooth chainring. There is a neat Shimano chain guide to keep the chain in check. The team&#8217;s riders measure their power outputs via a Stages power meter attached to the non-drive side crankarm. A SahmuraiSword tyre plug end cap is also wedged into the crank axle hollow.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-44739100-1553589032.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458342\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458342\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-44739100-1553589032.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-44739100-1553589032.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-47794300-1553589016.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458332\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458332\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-47794300-1553589016.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-47794300-1553589016.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-07674500-1553589034.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458343\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458343\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-07674500-1553589034.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-07674500-1553589034.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Avancini&#8217;s wheels feature Enve&#8217;s M525 carbon cross-country race rim. The rear hub is a lightweight DT Swiss 240s with a Lefty specific hub on the front wheel. The team ride on Schwalbe rubber with the combination of a Racing Ralph on the front and Thunder Burt for the rear wheel.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-73437000-1553589014.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458331\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458331\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-73437000-1553589014.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-73437000-1553589014.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-06113400-1553589022.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458335\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458335\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-06113400-1553589022.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-06113400-1553589022.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-63156500-1553589029.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458340\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458340\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-63156500-1553589029.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-63156500-1553589029.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-04220700-1553589031.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458341\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458341\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-04220700-1553589031.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-04220700-1553589031.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The handlebar and stem is a carbon pairing from Enve with an M6 730mm bar and a 90mm stem, which appears to come from their road product catalogue. The seat post is a KS Lev Ci with its carbon seat mast (which we also say on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/gear\/insight\/epic-bike-check-ariane-luthi-kross-earth-team-edition-r7761\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Ariane L\u00fcthi&#8217;s bike<\/a>). Mounted to the seat post is a Prologo Scratch X8 NACK saddle. An interesting personal touch for Avancini is a cable tie placed around the axle on the inside of the Shimano clipless mechanism to reduce float for the rider.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-61247700-1553589026.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458338\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458338\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-61247700-1553589026.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-61247700-1553589026.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-97438300-1553589027.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1458339\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1458339\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-97438300-1553589027.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-97438300-1553589027.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Avancini&#8217;s Scalpel weighed 11.2 kilograms which is fairly light for a race-ready Cape Epic bike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite hopes of taking the overall Cape Epic victory, Henrique Avancini and his race partner Manuel Fumic had a fairly successful race with a stage win and the second spot on the general classification podium. Team Cannondale Factory Racing took on the challenge with a pair of Cannondale&#8217;s racing dual suspension bike, the Scalpel Si. 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