{"id":18246,"date":"2016-04-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-30T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/04\/30\/cannondale-changes-course-with-debut-of-all-new-scalpel-si-r4660\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T08:20:14","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T08:20:14","slug":"cannondale-changes-course-with-debut-of-all-new-scalpel-si-r4660","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/cannondale-changes-course-with-debut-of-all-new-scalpel-si-r4660\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannondale changes course with debut of all-new Scalpel-Si"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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 was unveiled today for consumers and international media at the Riva Bike Festival in Lake Garda, Italy.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-41821500-1461658575.jpg\" data-fileid=\"717743\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"717743\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-41821500-1461658575.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-41821500-1461658575.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver the last few years, cross-country courses have been changing. The climbs are getting steeper and the descents are getting nastier. There&#8217;s no room for error and to win at this game, you need more than just light and stiff, you need capable and stable handling. Cannondale\u2019s engineers and designers took this challenge head on by pairing visionary geometry with our System Integration design approach to deliver the performance needed to tackle new course paradigm. Scalpel-Si is literally built for the world stage,\u201d said Scott Rittschof, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Product Development for Cannondale.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full aspect-video\">\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pWprD8nirdw?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cannondale has long-standing history of using the latest innovation and technology to develop world- class high-performance XC race bikes for its athletes. And it\u2019s that commitment to cutting-edge performance that has made the Scalpel the single winningest bike on the UCI World Cup stage since its introduction in 2002.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-48785300-1461658530.jpg\" data-fileid=\"717732\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"717732\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-48785300-1461658530.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-48785300-1461658530.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Scalpel-Si is developed by utilizing the brand\u2019s System Integration approach to design, where key components like cranks, fork, and frame are all developed together. The Scalpel-Si\u2019s proprietary Ai offset drivetrain delivers the shortest chainstays in mountain biking for unmatched rear wheel traction and agile handling, without sacrificing tire clearance, or limiting the rider to single ring set-ups. With the combination of these super short chainstays, an evenly dished Ai-offset rear wheel, LockR locking axles and the brand\u2019s legendary BallisTec Carbon construction, Cannondale has delivered the lightest, stiffest and most durable full suspension cross-country bike on the market.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-14605300-1461658530.jpg\" data-fileid=\"717730\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"717730\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-14605300-1461658530.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-14605300-1461658530.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-73596400-1461658532.jpg\" data-fileid=\"717736\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"717736\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-73596400-1461658532.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-73596400-1461658532.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-72316500-1461658531.jpg\" data-fileid=\"717734\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"717734\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-72316500-1461658531.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-72316500-1461658531.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cannondale is introducing OutFront Steering Geometry, which pairs Scalpel-Si\u2019s 69.5 slack head angle with a custom 55mm fork offset found only on Lefty. This proprietary technology gives the rider the best of both worlds: a slack head angle for the stability to attack the new generation of technical courses, as well as a tight &#8220;trail&#8221; measurement to keep the handling quick and XC-nimble everywhere else. Utilizing the lightest, smoothest and most torsionally stiff suspension fork in the world, Lefty\u2019s unbelievable rigidity and confident steering precision out-corners, out-handles and runs circles around its XC competition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"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-62657-0-21780200-1461658532.jpg\" data-fileid=\"717735\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"717735\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-21780200-1461658532.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-21780200-1461658532.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-62657-0-19861200-1461658531.jpg\" data-fileid=\"717733\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"717733\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-19861200-1461658531.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-19861200-1461658531.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The two women\u2019s Scalpel-Si models are built around 27.5 wheels and bring the same crush-the- racecourse attitude in sizes all the way down to XS. With the same proprietary system integration and Ai drivetrain, the two models feature Lefty forks and a carefully selected parts package to optimize the experience for female riders.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-67890800-1461658574.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"717740\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"717740\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-67890800-1461658574.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-67890800-1461658574.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Scalpel-Si will be available in ten models, with a price range of $3,000 &#8211; $12,000 USD. For more information on the Cannondale Scalpel Si, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.builtforxxc.com\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BuiltforXXC.com<\/a>. Be sure to also follow Cannondale on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RideCannondale\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RideCannondale\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ridecannondale\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/CdaleBRAD\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\nCheck out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/gear\/insight\/first-look-cannondale-scalpel-si-r4677\" rel=\"external nofollow\">First Look article<\/a> for a more in depth take on the new Cannondal Scalpel-Si.\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Scalpel-Si Models<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\"><strong>Scalpel-Si Black Inc.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-26472800-1461839049.png\" data-fileid=\"718635\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718635\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-26472800-1461839049.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-26472800-1461839049.png\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, Ai Offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty 2.0 Carbon XLRFS with XC+ tune, 100mm, 55mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch XX, Custom tune<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">ENVE M50 Carbon \/ Lefty 60 F \/Chris King R<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale HollowGram SiSL2, BB30, 36\/26<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR Di2, 2&#215;11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR Race, 160\/160mm, Ice-Tech Rotors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Jet Black w\/ Chrome and Cashmere &#8211; Satin \/ Gloss &#8211; BLE<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Estimated retail price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R 195,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Scalpel-Si Team<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-38485600-1461839053.jpg\" data-fileid=\"718644\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718644\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-38485600-1461839053.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-38485600-1461839053.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, Ai Offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty 2.0 Carbon XLRFS with XC+ tune, 100mm, 55mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch XX, Custom tune<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">ENVE M50 Carbon \/ Lefty 60 F \/DT C36 R<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle, BB30, 34T Ai Custom<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle 1&#215;12<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM Level Ultimate, 180\/160mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Berzerker Green w\/ Jet Black and Chrome, Gloss &#8211; GRN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Estimated retail price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R 150,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Scalpel-Si Race<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-85292700-1461839052.jpg\" data-fileid=\"718643\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718643\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-85292700-1461839052.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-85292700-1461839052.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, Ai Offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty 2.0 Carbon XLRFS with XC+ tune, 100mm, 55mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch XX, Custom tune<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">ENVE M50 Carbon \/ Lefty 60 F \/DT C36 R<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale HollowGram Si,BB30, 32t Ai SpideRing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR 1&#215;11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR Race, 160\/160mm, Ice-Tech Rotors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Exposed Carbon w\/ Berzerker Green, Chrome, Matte Nearly Black, Gloss &#8211; REP<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Estimated retail price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R 135,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Scalpel-Si Carbon 1<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30793800-1461839050.jpg\" data-fileid=\"718636\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718636\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-30793800-1461839050.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30793800-1461839050.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, Ai Offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty 2.0 Carbon XLRFS with XC+ tune, 100mm, 55mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch XX, Custom tune<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale Czero SL Carbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale HollowGram Si, BB30, 32t Ai SpideRing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR 1&#215;11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR Race, 160\/160mm, Ice-Tech Rotors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Acid Red w\/ Jet Black and Charcoal Gray, Gloss &#8211; ARD<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Estimated retail price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R 110,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Scalpel-Si Carbon 2<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-64425600-1461839050.jpg\" data-fileid=\"718637\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718637\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-64425600-1461839050.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-64425600-1461839050.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Carbon, Ai Offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty 2.0 Carbon XLRFS with XC+ tune, 100mm, 55mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch XX, Custom tune<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale CZero Carbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale HollowGram Si, BB30, 32t Ai SpideRing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 \/ X01<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, 160\/160mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Jet Black w\/ Neon Spring and Berzerker Green, Gloss &#8211; GRN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Estimated retail price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R 100,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Scalpel-Si Carbon 3<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-97345900-1461839050.jpg\" data-fileid=\"718638\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718638\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-97345900-1461839050.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-97345900-1461839050.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Carbon, Ai Offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty 2.0 XLRFS 100mm, with XC+ tune, 55mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch XX, Custom tune<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Stan\u2019s Notubes ZTR CREST \/ CZero Hubs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale Si, BB30, 32t Ai SpideRing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT \/ XTR 1&#215;11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, 160\/160mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour 1<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Jet Black w\/ Nearly Black and Charcoal Gray, Matte &#8211; BBQ<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour 2<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Berzerker Green w\/ Jet Black and Charcoal Gray, Gloss &#8211; GRN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Estimated retail price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R 80,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Scalpel-Si Carbon 4<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-34647000-1461839051.jpg\" data-fileid=\"718639\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718639\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-34647000-1461839051.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-34647000-1461839051.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Carbon, Ai Offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty 2.0 XLR with XC+ tune 100mm, 55mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch RL, Custom tune<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Stan\u2019s ZTR Rapid 25<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale Si, BB30, 36\/26<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT 2&#215;11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, 160\/160mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour 1<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Acid Green w\/ Anthracite and Jet Black, Gloss &#8211; AGR<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour 2<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Jet Black w\/ Fine Silver and Charcoal Gray, Gloss &#8211; SLV<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Estimated retail price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R 70,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Scalpel-Si 5<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-74131500-1461839051.jpg\" data-fileid=\"718640\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718640\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-74131500-1461839051.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-74131500-1461839051.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Scalpel-Si, 100mm, SmarFormed Alloy, Ai Offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty 2.0 PBR with XC+ tune, 100mm, 55mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch RL, Custom tune<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Stan\u2019s ZTR Rapid 25<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale Si, BB30, 36\/26<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM GX 2&#215;11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano Deore, 180\/160mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Matte Jet Black w\/ Matte Ultra Blue and Gloss Black &#8211; BLK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Estimated retail price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R 55,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Scalpel-Si Carbon Women&#8217;s 1<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-02371200-1461839052.jpg\" data-fileid=\"718641\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718641\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-02371200-1461839052.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-02371200-1461839052.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Carbon, Ai Offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty 2.0 XLRFS with XC+ tune 100mm, 50mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch XX, Custom tune<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale CZero Carbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale HollowGram Si, BB30, 32t Ai SpideRing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 \/ X01<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, 160\/160mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Jet Black with Cashmere and Fine Silver, Satin &#8211; BLK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Estimated retail price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R 100,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Scalpel-Si Carbon Women&#8217;s 2<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-35258900-1461839052.jpg\" data-fileid=\"718642\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718642\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-35258900-1461839052.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-35258900-1461839052.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Scalpel-Si, 100mm, BallisTec Carbon, Ai Offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lefty 2.0 XLR with XC+ tune 100mm, 50mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch XX, Custom tune<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Stan\u2019s ZTR Rapid 25<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cannondale Si, BB30, 36\/26<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT 2&#215;11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, 160\/160mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Anthracite w\/ Acid Green and Nearly Black, Gloss &#8211; ANT<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Estimated retail price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R 70,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Geometry<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-41089200-1461840812.jpg\" data-fileid=\"718652\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718652\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-41089200-1461840812.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-41089200-1461840812.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><br \/><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-67241100-1461840812.jpg\" data-fileid=\"718653\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"718653\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-67241100-1461840812.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-67241100-1461840812.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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