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Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty vs Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty

Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty, side view

Cannondale

Scalpel 1 Lefty

Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty, side view

Cannondale

Scalpel 2 Lefty

Top of the rangeTrailFull suspensionCarbon2026
Top of the rangeTrailFull suspensionCarbon2026

Two builds of the Cannondale Scalpel line: 11 differences, mostly in the components.

Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty, side viewCannondaleCannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty
Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty, side viewCannondaleCannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty

At a glance

  • Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty has the higher-range groupset: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS, against Shimano XT Di2.
Key specs4 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Suspension Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm °Value not published by the brand Full suspension, 120 mm °Value not published by the brand
ShockSame for all RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ °Value not published by the brand RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 29" · DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE °Value not published by the brand 29" · DT Swiss XRC 1900 Spline °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano XT Di2 °Value not published by the brand
Brake model SRAM Level Silver Stealth °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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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.
  • Scalpel 2 Lefty · Mountain bike rather demanding, average gearing, very high equipment.
Terrain
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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
  • Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty8 km/h - 43 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Cannondale Scalpel 1 LeftyCannondale Scalpel 2 Leftyother 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
DisciplineSame for all Trail °Value not published by the brand Trail °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork1 difference
Fork Carbon °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Cannondale Lefty Ocho Carbon

 Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Lefty Ocho Alloy 120, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

AxlesSame for all 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

 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

Cable routingSame for all Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

full internal cable routing

 Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

full internal cable routing

Suspension
Fork travel 120 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Rear travelSame for all 120 mm °Value not published by the brand 120 mm °Value not published by the brand
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brand SRAM °Value not published by the brand Shimano °Value not published by the brand
ShiftingSame for all 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

Shimano XT Di2 M8250 SGS, wireless electronic, 12-speed Shimano XT Di2 M8250, I-Spec EV, wireless electronic, 12-speed

ChainringsSame for all 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 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 Shimano XT M8200, 34T °Value not published by the brand
Cassette SRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT 8200, 10-51, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT Di2 M8250 SGS, wireless electronic, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand
Shifters SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Controller °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT Di2 M8250, I-Spec EV, wireless electronic, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Level Silver Stealth Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano XT Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 160 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
RimsSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner widthSame for all 30 mm °Value not published by the brand 30 mm °Value not published by the brand
Tubeless readySame for all 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 Schwalbe Rick XC Pro, 29x2.4", Speed Compound, tubeless ready °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fittedSame for all 61 mm °Value not published by the brand 61 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 Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty come with?

Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS. Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty: Shimano XT Di2.

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