Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty vs Megamo Track 02

Cannondale

Scalpel 1 Lefty

Megamo

Track 02

Top of the rangeTrailFull suspensionCarbon2026

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

CannondaleCannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty

MegamoMegamo Track 02

At a glance

Differences only

Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty has the higher-range groupset: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS, against Shimano XT Di2.
Megamo Track 02 has 10 mm more fork travel than Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty.

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame 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, 130 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Fox Float DPS Factory Kashima ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher 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 Hydraulic 4-Piston ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model– Fox 34 Float SL Factory ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty

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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.
Track 02 · Mountain bike rather demanding, average gearing, 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
Megamo Track 028 km/h - 40 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Cannondale Scalpel 1 LeftyMegamo Track 02other 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

–

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} 130 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+10 mm

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

Drivetrain6 differences

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

As printed

Shimano XT Di2 M8250, 12-Speed Shimano XT Di2 M8250, I-SPEC EV

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} Shimano XT M8200 Chainring 32T 12-Speed, Crankset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette SRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT M8200, 10-51T ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur SRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT Di2 M8250, 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 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes 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}–

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 Prowall Silver 29x2.4 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 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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Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty
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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty and Megamo Track 02 come with?

Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS. Megamo Track 02: Shimano XT Di2.

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Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty vs Megamo Track 02

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Prices

Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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