Cannondale Scalpel 3 vs Lapierre Xrm 6.9

Cannondale

Scalpel 3

Lapierre

Xrm 6.9

Mid-rangeTrailFull suspensionCarbon2026

Mid-rangeFull suspensionCarbon29"2025

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 12 differences, line by line.

CannondaleCannondale Scalpel 3

LapierreLapierre Xrm 6.9

At a glance

Differences only

Cannondale Scalpel 3 is the newer model (2026).

Key specs6 differences

Model year 2026 2025

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

As printed

Cadre : HIGH Carbon Gents

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

As printed

Débattement arrière : 120 mm

Fork model RockShox SID Select ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range FOX Factory 34 Float SC Performance

As printed

Fourche : FOX Factory 34 Float SC Performance, 120 mm

Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range FOX Factory Float Performance Elite Series, 210x50mm

As printed

Amortisseur : FOX Factory Float Performance Elite Series, 210x50mm

Wheelset 29" · Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · Mavic XC 425 DISC 25x622 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano XT, Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Deore XT M8100 12 vitesses

As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore XT RD-M8100-SGS 12s, Shadow +

Brake model Shimano Deore M6100 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano MT64 180mm/160mm Centerlock ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight– 13.2 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost– Dropper · Lapierre dropper, Ø: 31.6mm, travel 100mm (S,M)

As printed

Tige de selle : Lapierre Dropperpost YSP18, Dia. 31.6 mm, Travel: 100 mm

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 3 · Mountain bike all-round, average gearing, average equipment.
Xrm 6.9 · Mountain bike rather demanding, average 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 38 km/h - 40 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Cannondale Scalpel 3Lapierre Xrm 6.9other 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}–

Frame and fork

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

XR full Carbon 110mm travel 29’’, pressfit, boost, metric, Thru axle

Bottom bracket– SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide ^{°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} 120 mm

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

Drivetrain4 differences

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

As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore XT RD-M8100-SGS 12s, Shadow +

Mixed groupset– yes

Shifting Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XT Shimano XT, 12-speed

Mechanical

As printed

Levier de vitesse droit : Shimano Triggershift SLX SL-M7100-IR, Rapidfire+

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

Chainring teeth Shimano Deore M6120, 32T ^{°Value not published by the brand} FC-MT612-1, 2-Piece-Crankset

As printed

Pédalier : FC-MT612-1, 2-Piece-Crankset

Cassette Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano Cassette Deore CS-M6100-12, MICRO SPLINE

As printed

Cassette : Shimano Cassette Deore CS-M6100-12, MICRO SPLINE

Rear derailleur Shimano XT ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano Deore XT 12s Shadow + ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano XT, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano SLX 12s Rapidfire ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

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

As printed

Shimano Deore Disque hydraulique

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

As printed

Shimano Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres2 differences

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

As printed

Taile des roues 29

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

Tubeless ready 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} Maxxis Ardent Race EXO TR 2.35 60 TPI 60-622

As printed

Pneus : Maxxis Ardent Race EXO TR 2.35 60 TPI 60-622

Tyre width fitted 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 60 mm −1 mm

Cockpit and seatpost

Dropper travel– 100 mm

Handlebar width– 760 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Handlebar– Lapierre Thirty One 6061DB, Width: 760mm, Rise: 15mm, Ø: 31.8mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem– Lapierre AL6061 alloy, -6°, Ø: 31.8mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model– Lapierre dropper, Ø: 31.6mm, travel 100mm (S,M) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Max total weight– 120 kg

° Value not published by the brand

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Cannondale Scalpel 3 and Lapierre Xrm 6.9 come with?

Cannondale Scalpel 3: Shimano XT, Deore. Lapierre Xrm 6.9: Shimano Deore XT M8100 12 vitesses.

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Cannondale Scalpel 3 vs Lapierre Xrm 6.9

At a glance

Prices

Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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