Well it's won 3 World championships this season; XCO Alan Hatherly, XCM Simon Andreassen & Mona Mitterwallner. And the XCO World Cup Overall Alan Hatherly. I'd disagree about the winning races on the downhills; N1no has won quite a few that way, and his last World title in 2022 on the descent were he gapped David Valero-Serrano.
But then again... 100mm bikes have won plenty too, Puck, Pidcock, Lecomte, PFP, Richards etc..... Those are Olympics and World Champs and a good splattering of WC wins. Marketing depts are demanding as we know - so there is always a need to push more product obviously.... Anyway, aren't UCI introducing some new rules on travel?
I'm not a fan of the Lefty fork. However, I think the the Scalpel with the normal fork is one of the best XC/Downcountry bikes made. In addition, the least expensive model, the Scalpel 4, is a good value.
this is something of a poster bike for me. It's nice to look at and watch on the tele much like a hyper car. but actually owning it......... no thanx too many proprietary parts just to keep it running and few mechanics are competent working on it.
I've just finished building up my relatively budget upgraded version of relatively low spec Scalpel 3 2024. -800g, result weight is same as Scalpel 2 2024 but wider rims, no electric shifting, infinite dropper adjustment and not limited by Cannondale stem options. Plus I like Tiger Shark color scheme. Basically replaced every Deore component with XT/SLX + Chinese (Speedsafe) carbon wheels + Cannondale Carbon Riser with regular stem (had to replace headset cover, ordered from the manufacturer - Acros). Also changed tyres to more capable ones + installed light inserts. Ready to hit wet rocky trails.
Nice one sounds a cool build thanks for sharing. Choosing a cheaper model and upgrading as you want it to be is a really good tactic, basically a personalised build
@@davidarthur Yep, I built up a 2024 Scalpel 4 (base model) with XTR 9100 and some Farsports wheels. It's about 10.5kg with pedals (size M) and was about half the cost of your review bike. Until you get to Lab71, the frames are all the same, and the base SID is easily upgraded using the Race Day 2 damper, so it's very easy to build this into an amazing bike for a relatively low financial outlay.
Beware: Read Cannondale’s fine print in their Limited Warranty Policy. They may use it against you for their best interest. My $5000.000 carbon fiber frame Jekyll broke after six years of use. Cannondale never made a finding that it was due to use or abuse. A hairline crack formed at a weak point in the frame. The bike was sold to me with a lifetime warranty on the frame. The best offer Cannondale gave me, under their lifetime warranty, was 20% of or retail - yes, that is right 20% off of retail. I fought them on it over a two month period and lost. So, I am now stuck with a 34lb paperweight. Cannondale has what I feel is the worse warranty in the bike business. If you do purchase a Cannondale bike and something goes wrong, know that they probably will not work with you at any level in your best interest. In my opinion, they do do not value you as a customer, they only value your money. This has been my experience.
Is Cannondale still a US company? I'm not sure, but I thought the ownership and manufacture moved overseas. Maybe the design team is still in the USA. Does anyone know?
It is part of a conglomerate now. Cannondale is no longer American made or owned. I would say Sagan racing for liquigas was their last truly great star.
@@MAGAmaniac1000 Oh OK, thanks. I don't live far from the old Cannondale assembly and testing facility in Bedford, Pennsylvania that was closed in 2014. I have a lot of fond memories from that brand and time period. Hopefully the brand continues to thrive going forward.
Cannondale is now owned by Dutch company Pon Holdings but it still has its headquarters in Wilton, Connecticut, where the bikes are designed. So not truly a US company perhaps but in way still designed and developed by US based staff
Continue com os vídeos pois ajuda a muitos 😉👍. Aceita produzir um vídeo focado nessa situação a seguir? PoV: E se... Você é estudante universitário e irá sair (todos os dias) de casa pela manhã as 9h e retornar para sua casa as 21h? Voce tem dentro da sua mochila de costas: 01 caderno, 01 ou 02 livros, computador portátil, 01 muda de roupa, 01 toalha de banho, itens de higiene, 01 par de tenis simples solado reto. E sim! Tudo cabe perfeitamente na sua mochila de 26L que você gostaria de carregar na bicicleta gravel e não nas suas costas por 10,8km/trecho pedalado. Problema: simplesmente até hoje você não achou no TH-cam quem mostrasse no passo a passo como resolvesse esse problema, exceto por fotos num fórum - brasileiro (sim, eu sou brasileiro) - antigo na internet de ciclistas com uma bicicleta básica "tipo mtb", com um bagageiro metalico - garupa - fixado na traseira dessa bicicleta com um baú - 30L - de motocicleta
Most dropper posts usually let you set the saddle height anywhere you want it with infinite adjustment, which is an approach I personally prefer to either full height or full drop
more xc bikes please! great content
Thanks glad some people appreciate the XC bikes! :)
Well it's won 3 World championships this season; XCO Alan Hatherly, XCM Simon Andreassen & Mona Mitterwallner. And the XCO World Cup Overall Alan Hatherly.
I'd disagree about the winning races on the downhills; N1no has won quite a few that way, and his last World title in 2022 on the descent were he gapped David Valero-Serrano.
But then again... 100mm bikes have won plenty too, Puck, Pidcock, Lecomte, PFP, Richards etc..... Those are Olympics and World Champs and a good splattering of WC wins. Marketing depts are demanding as we know - so there is always a need to push more product obviously....
Anyway, aren't UCI introducing some new rules on travel?
@@Chunky246 yes I´ve also heard about the rules of trave limitation for 100mm :)
I'm not a fan of the Lefty fork. However, I think the the Scalpel with the normal fork is one of the best XC/Downcountry bikes made. In addition, the least expensive model, the Scalpel 4, is a good value.
Im a specialized fanboy but must admit the Scapel kicks the Epics ass in most respects.
this is something of a poster bike for me. It's nice to look at and watch on the tele much like a hyper car. but actually owning it......... no thanx too many proprietary parts just to keep it running and few mechanics are competent working on it.
I've just finished building up my relatively budget upgraded version of relatively low spec Scalpel 3 2024.
-800g, result weight is same as Scalpel 2 2024 but wider rims, no electric shifting, infinite dropper adjustment and not limited by Cannondale stem options. Plus I like Tiger Shark color scheme.
Basically replaced every Deore component with XT/SLX + Chinese (Speedsafe) carbon wheels + Cannondale Carbon Riser with regular stem (had to replace headset cover, ordered from the manufacturer - Acros).
Also changed tyres to more capable ones + installed light inserts. Ready to hit wet rocky trails.
Nice one sounds a cool build thanks for sharing. Choosing a cheaper model and upgrading as you want it to be is a really good tactic, basically a personalised build
@@davidarthur Yep, I built up a 2024 Scalpel 4 (base model) with XTR 9100 and some Farsports wheels. It's about 10.5kg with pedals (size M) and was about half the cost of your review bike. Until you get to Lab71, the frames are all the same, and the base SID is easily upgraded using the Race Day 2 damper, so it's very easy to build this into an amazing bike for a relatively low financial outlay.
Love the bike. Cannondale is all I ride. For me; I would want a nice GripShift setup on that lovely one-piece carbon handlebar! Great for XC riding 🙂
Dave..When will we see a long term of the New Canyon Lux Trail you did a 1st ride on months ago? Love the content
Oh sadly that Canyon had to go back before I was able to complete a long term review, sorry about that :(
Great review. Any thoughts on how it compares the Epic Evo or Pivot Mach 4 SL?
66.6, the number of the beast! The one for you and me! (inserts Iron Maiden).
Good video! Mondraker F Podium of this for XC/XCM racing?
@Davidarthur have you ridden the Spesh Epic 8? If so how does is compare with the Scalpel?
Sadly not but have asked to test one, fingers crossed - it looks a perfect bike to me
Cannondale's XCs in the late 2010s had much nicer,zestier colours
Giant Anthem vs this Scalpel. You have experience with both bikes, could you help? What do you think?
For performance I'd choose the Scalpel but for value the Giant is hard to beat
Good looking bike. Not a fan of all the damn lock out cables. I would drop the lefty for wireless suspension
Beware: Read Cannondale’s fine print in their Limited Warranty Policy. They may use it against you for their best interest. My $5000.000 carbon fiber frame Jekyll broke after six years of use. Cannondale never made a finding that it was due to use or abuse. A hairline crack formed at a weak point in the frame. The bike was sold to me with a lifetime warranty on the frame. The best offer Cannondale gave me, under their lifetime warranty, was 20% of or retail - yes, that is right 20% off of retail. I fought them on it over a two month period and lost. So, I am now stuck with a 34lb paperweight. Cannondale has what I feel is the worse warranty in the bike business. If you do purchase a Cannondale bike and something goes wrong, know that they probably will not work with you at any level in your best interest. In my opinion, they do do not value you as a customer, they only value your money. This has been my experience.
What are those bottle cages???
Cannondale's own ones, Fabric, that came with the bike
@davidarthur oh... ReGrip... Gotta love auto correct.
Is Cannondale still a US company? I'm not sure, but I thought the ownership and manufacture moved overseas. Maybe the design team is still in the USA. Does anyone know?
It is part of a conglomerate now. Cannondale is no longer American made or owned. I would say Sagan racing for liquigas was their last truly great star.
@@MAGAmaniac1000 Oh OK, thanks. I don't live far from the old Cannondale assembly and testing facility in Bedford, Pennsylvania that was closed in 2014. I have a lot of fond memories from that brand and time period. Hopefully the brand continues to thrive going forward.
Cannondale is now owned by Dutch company Pon Holdings but it still has its headquarters in Wilton, Connecticut, where the bikes are designed. So not truly a US company perhaps but in way still designed and developed by US based staff
@@davidarthur It's a company with a lot of history and innovation dating way back. Hopefully they continue to innovate and grow the sport.
Just here to see if they where calling this a flat bar gravel 🚲
Continue com os vídeos pois ajuda a muitos 😉👍.
Aceita produzir um vídeo focado nessa situação a seguir?
PoV: E se... Você é estudante universitário e irá sair (todos os dias) de casa pela manhã as 9h e retornar para sua casa as 21h? Voce tem dentro da sua mochila de costas: 01 caderno, 01 ou 02 livros, computador portátil, 01 muda de roupa, 01 toalha de banho, itens de higiene, 01 par de tenis simples solado reto. E sim! Tudo cabe perfeitamente na sua mochila de 26L que você gostaria de carregar na bicicleta gravel e não nas suas costas por 10,8km/trecho pedalado. Problema: simplesmente até hoje você não achou no TH-cam quem mostrasse no passo a passo como resolvesse esse problema, exceto por fotos num fórum - brasileiro (sim, eu sou brasileiro) - antigo na internet de ciclistas com uma bicicleta básica "tipo mtb", com um bagageiro metalico - garupa - fixado na traseira dessa bicicleta com um baú - 30L - de motocicleta
Just for context. A royal Enfield interceptor 650cc is 2k cheaper. 👍💵💵💵
And if you have no interest in riding motorbikes?
Get both ;)
Looks like you never really use dropper posts - coz all droppers usually work up or down, no halfway point 😎
Most dropper posts usually let you set the saddle height anywhere you want it with infinite adjustment, which is an approach I personally prefer to either full height or full drop