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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Scalpel Si Carbon 3 is driven by a mixture of Shimano XTR and XT drive components with a Cannondale HollowGram Si crankset. As you would expect, a Lefty ‘fork’ does duty up front while a RockShox Monarch XX shock controls the rear travel. Our test bike has a Fox Transfer seatpost but don’t expect to see this fitted as standard on retail bikes.<\/p>\n
Specifications:<\/h2>\n
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- Frame<\/span>Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Carbon, Zero Pivot seatstay, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube, Ai Offset<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fork<\/span>Lefty 2.0, 100mm, XLR Isolated Damper Technology with XC+ tune and XLoc Full Sprint remote, 55mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rear shock<\/span>RockShox Monarch XX, 100mm, Full Sprint remote<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rims<\/span>Stan’s Notubes ZTR CREST, 32 hole, tubeless ready, 23mm ID<\/span><\/li>\n
- Hubs<\/span>CZero Straight Pull, Lefty 60 front, 39-point engagement rear, 142×12, 28h (Ai Offset dish – Rear)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Spokes<\/span>Grand Forza Double Butted (Ai Offset dish – Rear)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Tyres<\/span>Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO Snakeskin, 29×2.25″, folding, tubeless ready<\/span><\/li>\n
- Crankset<\/span>Cannondale HollowGram Si, hollow forged, BB30, 32t Ai SpideRing<\/span><\/li>\n
- Bottom Bracket<\/span>Cannondale Alloy PressFit30<\/span><\/li>\n
- Chain<\/span>Shimano CN-HG601, 11-speed<\/span><\/li>\n
- Cassette<\/span>Shimano XT, 11-42, 11-speed<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rear Derailleur<\/span>Shimano XTR Shadow Plus, 11-speed<\/span><\/li>\n
- Shifters<\/span>Shimano XT, 11-speed<\/span><\/li>\n
- Handlebar<\/span>Cannondale CZero flat, Carbon, 760mm<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grips<\/span>Cannondale X1 Single Lock Grips<\/span><\/li>\n
- Stem<\/span>Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1.5″, 31.8, -5 deg.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Headset<\/span>Cannondale HeadShok Si<\/span><\/li>\n
- Brakes<\/span>Shimano XT, 160\/160mm<\/span><\/li>\n
- Saddle<\/span>Prologo Zero II STN<\/span><\/li>\n
- Seatpost<\/span>Cannondale C2 Carbon, Micro Adjust, 31.6x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Sizes<\/span>XS, S (27.5″) \/ M,L,XL (29″)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Specialized Audax shoes<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nNamed after the long distance sport of randonneuring, the Specialized Audax shoes are designed to be comfortable during long days in the saddle. The upper is made from a soft synthetic leather with a low profile around the heel and a wide toe box. The shoe is fixed to the foot using a BOA closure system and velcro straps. The outer sole is FACT carbon with a Body Geometry inner sole and footbed.<\/p>\n
The Specialized Audax shoes retail for R3,499 and are available from your local Specialized dealer.<\/p>\n
Continental tyres<\/h2>\n
On the mountain bike, we’ve paired the Continental X-King and Race King. These tyres both feature Continental’s BlackChili Compound and ProTection casing. The BlackChili rubber compound claims to provide impressive grip and rolling resistance with low wear over high mileage. The ProTection casing aims to reduce damage and punctures to the tread and sidewalls. We hope it works, as these tyres are set to be tested on the rough trails of Lesotho.<\/p>\n
- Fork<\/span>Lefty 2.0, 100mm, XLR Isolated Damper Technology with XC+ tune and XLoc Full Sprint remote, 55mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n