The epitome of what Cannondale can bring to XC racing, the Scalpel LAB71 is a dream machine. It starts with a 0 Series carbon frame that creates the most advanced Scalpel ever. Next up are the lightest and fastest DT Swiss wheels - the XCR 1200 Spline, a SRAM XX SL T-Type wireless electronic 1x12-speed drivetrain, our one-piece carbon SystemBar XC-One, and the unmatched Lefty Ocho 120 carbon fork.
The thrill of speed. World Cup XC and Marathon winner. Dominate the trails at full speed. See it in the sunlight.
Strengths.
- Ultralight Series 0 frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, Proportional Response suspension and geometry
- Lefty Ocho Carbon with 120mm travel: the smoothest and most precise cross country fork in the world Carbon fork leg, 120mm of travel and TwistLoc Ultimate remote
- Integrated SystemBar XC-One carbon handlebar with Lab71 paint job
- RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate shock with TwistLoc Ultimate remote
- SRAM's top-of-the-line XX SL AXS 12-speed wireless drivetrain with Level Ultimate Stealth brakes
- DT Swiss' lightest and fastest MTB wheels, the carbon XCR 1200 Spline
Technical specifications:
Details
Frame kit
Frame: Scalpel LAB71, Series 0 carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response suspension with Dedicated Geometry, FlexPivot rear triangle, fully internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" tapered head tube with 1-1/8" top reducer and internal cable guide, 148x12mm rear thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc brake – 160mm standard
Fork: Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 120mm, Chamber Damper, OppO spring system, tapered head tube, 50mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate dual remote lockout
Headset: Acros ICR
Rear shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate, 2-position adjust, adjustable rebound, 190x45, TwistLoc Ultimate dual remote lockout
Transmission
Shifter: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS, T-Type
Shift levers: SRAM AXS T-Type Ultimate Pod Controller
Chain: SRAM XX SL, T-Type, 12 speed
Crankset: SRAM XX SL T-Type, 34T
Cassette: SRAM XX SL Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
Central movement. SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB, Ceramic
Brakes
Brakes: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, SRAM CLX rotors, 180mm 6-bolt front / 160mm centerlock rear
Brake Levers: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth
Wheels
Rims: DT Swiss XRC 1200 SPLINE, carbon, 30mm internal width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready
Spokes: DT Swiss Aerolite straight pull spokes (A) / Aerolite & Competition straight pull spokes (P)
Tire size: 2.4
Wheel Size: 29
Hubs: DT Swiss Lefty, 6 bolt (A) / DT Swiss 180 Ratchet EXP 36, centerlock, XD driver (P)
Tires: (A) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (P) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready
Components
Handlebar: SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon, integrated stem, internal cable routing, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, -6° stem, 1-1/8" clamp
Stem: SystemBar XC-One Flat, integrated carbon
Grip: RockShox Smooth Silicone
Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Connectivity
Specifications are subject to change without notice based on component availability.
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