Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty vs BH Lynx Race 9.7

Cannondale

Scalpel 1 Lefty

Lynx Race 9.7

Top of the rangeTrailFull suspensionCarbon2026

Top of the rangeTrailFull suspensionCarbon2025

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

CannondaleCannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty

BHBH Lynx Race 9.7

At a glance

Differences only

BH Lynx Race 9.7 has the higher-range groupset: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, against SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS.
Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty is the newer model (2026).

Key specs6 differences

Model year 2026 2025

Frame Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon

Suspension Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Full suspension, 120 / 100 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ ^{°Value not published by the brand} Fox DPS Evol Factory Push to Lock ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 29" · DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · BH Evo Carbon Tubeless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model SRAM Level Silver Stealth ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XTR 180mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model– Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 120mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost– Rigid · Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 125mm Drop ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty

BH Lynx Race 9.7

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

Scalpel 1 Lefty · Mountain bike all-round, average gearing, very high equipment.
Lynx Race 9.7 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, very high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty8 km/h - 43 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Cannondale Scalpel 1 LeftyBH Lynx Race 9.7other trail mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type

Discipline Trail ^{°Value not published by the brand} Trail ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork

Fork Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Cannondale Lefty Ocho Carbon

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Axles Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Scalpel, lightweight carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BS

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Cable routing Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

full internal cable routing

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Suspension1 difference

Fork travel 120 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 120 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear travel 120 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 100 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}−20 mm

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller

Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp SRAM XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp

Chainrings 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth SRAM XO, T-Type, 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp, 34, 175mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette SRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL AXS T-TYPE 10/52 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes1 difference

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Level Silver Stealth Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc

Front rotor 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 180 mm +20 mm

Rear rotor– 160 mm

Wheels and tyres1 difference

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim inner width 30 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Tubeless ready yes ^{°Value not published by the brand} yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready ^{°Value not published by the brand} Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 2.4 Front/ Rear Classic ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar– BH Top Flat ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model– Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 125mm Drop ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Geometry

Geometry size– Diamant - 48cm - 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stack– 595 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Reach– 456 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainstays– 430 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

° Value not published by the brand

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty and BH Lynx Race 9.7 come with?

Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS. BH Lynx Race 9.7: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission.

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Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty vs BH Lynx Race 9.7

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Character

Gearing

Components and specs

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Frequently asked questions

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