Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty vs Scott Spark RC Team Numero

Cannondale

Scalpel 2 Lefty

Scott

Spark RC Team Numero

Top of the rangeTrailFull suspensionCarbon2026

High endTrailFull suspensionCarbon2025

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 11 differences, line by line.

CannondaleCannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty

ScottScott Spark RC Team Numero

At a glance

Differences only

Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XT Di2, against SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle.
Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty is the newer model (2026).

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2026 2025

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

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

Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ ^{°Value not published by the brand} RockShox NUDE 5 RL3 Trunnion; SCOTT custom w. travel ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 29" · DT Swiss XRC 1900 Spline ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · DT Swiss XRC 1501 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano XT Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brake model Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Motive Bronze 4-Piston Disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight– 11.7 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model– RockShox SID Select 3P Air; Charger RL 3-Mode Damper; 15x110mm Maxle Stealth ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost– Dropper · Syncros Duncan Dropper 1.5XC, 31.6mm, all sizes 100mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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Cannondale Scalpel 2 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 2 Lefty · Mountain bike rather demanding, average gearing, very high equipment.
Spark RC Team Numero · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, average gearing, rather 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 2 Lefty8 km/h - 43 km/h
Scott Spark RC Team Numero8 km/h - 43 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Cannondale Scalpel 2 LeftyScott Spark RC Team Numeroother 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 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

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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

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

As printed

Spark RC Carbon HMF; Integrated Suspension Technology; Flex Pivot, Adjustable head angle; Syncros Cable Integration System; BB92, UDH Interface, 12x148mm with 5

Bottom bracket– SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide, shell 41x92mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

As printed

full internal cable routing

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Suspension

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

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

Drivetrain5 differences

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

Shifting 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

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

As printed

SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed; Wireless Electronic Shift System SRAM AXS Pod Controller

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 Shimano XT M8200, 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM GX Eagle Transmission; DUB, 55mm CL, 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette Shimano XT 8200, 10-51, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM GX Eagle XS 1275 Transmission 10-52 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano XT Di2 M8250 SGS, wireless electronic, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed; Wireless Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano XT Di2 M8250, I-Spec EV, wireless electronic, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM AXS Pod Controller ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

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

As printed

Shimano XT Disque hydraulique

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

As printed

SRAM Disque hydrauliqueTige de selle

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 Schwalbe Rick XC Pro, 29x2.4", Speed Compound, tubeless ready ^{°Value not published by the brand} Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4", 120TPI Foldable Bead; Tubeless Ready, EXO ^{°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}

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width– 740 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Handlebar– Syncros Fraser iC SL XC Carbon; -12° rise, back sweep 8°, 740mm; Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model– Syncros Duncan Dropper 1.5XC, 31.6mm, all sizes 100mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Spark RC Team Numero

Differences measured from

Spark RC Team Numero · M

Stack and reach

Spark RC Team Numero · M Spark RC Team Numero · M — Reach (mm) 441 · Stack (mm) 602.5

Geometry

Size– M

Reach– 441 mm

Stack– 603 mm

Top tube (effective)– 590 mm

Seat tube– 440 mm

Head tube– 90 mm

Head angle– 67.2°

Seat angle– 76.1°

Chainstays– 438 mm

Wheelbase– 1,159 mm

Front centre– 725 mm

Standover– 765 mm

BB drop– 45 mm

BB height– 330 mm

Fork offset– 45 mm

Trail– 115 mm

Stem– 60 mm

Crank length– 170 mm

Where to buy them

Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty
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Scott Spark RC Team Numero
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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty and Scott Spark RC Team Numero come with?

Cannondale Scalpel 2 Lefty: Shimano XT Di2. Scott Spark RC Team Numero: SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle.

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Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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