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Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3 Bicycle – Carbon Hardtail XC Race Bike

Racing in its purest form

The Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3 is the hardtail MTB designed to dominate XC and Marathon competitions. With an ultralight carbon frame, modern geometry, and components selected for high performance, this bike is built to climb faster, tackle descents with confidence, and aim for the podium.

Perfect for:

• Cross-Country (XC) Races

• High-speed Marathon

• Goal: pure speed, PRs and podiums

Strengths of the Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3

• Lightweight and responsive carbon frame with geometry specific to each size

• Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed derailleur: precise, reliable, and fast shifting

• RockShox Recon Silver RL 110mm fork with remote lockout: race performance, perfect absorption

• Shimano MT400 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes: power and safety on every terrain

• 29” WTB ST i25 wheels: maximum smoothness and momentum

• Maxxis Rekon Race / Aspen WT 29x2.4” tires tubeless ready, perfect for competitive XC

• RaceFace Ride seatpost: solid, simple, and durable

Key technologies

Proportional Response Geometry

Each frame size is designed with an appropriate rear triangle to ensure central riding position, maximum control, and optimal traction.

Comfort and control

Special flex zones on the chainstays absorb vibrations and impacts, reducing fatigue on long rides and improving handling on technical terrain.

Descending stability

The 66.5° head angle increases stability and confidence on descents, allowing you to push harder even on the toughest sections.

Technical Specifications – Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3

Frame Kit

• Frame: Scalpel HT Carbon, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83, tapered head tube, 55mm chainline, Speed Release 12mm thru axle with UDH hanger

• Fork: RockShox Recon Silver RL, 110mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, offset 44mm, remote lockout

• Headset: Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered

Drivetrain

• Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100 SGS

• Shift levers: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

• Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-Speed

• Crankset: Shimano MT512, 55mm chainline, 32T

• Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed

• Bottom bracket: PF30 83A to 24mm thread together BB

Brakes

• Brakes: Shimano MT400 4-piston hydraulic disc

• Rotors: 180mm (front), 160mm (rear) – RT54 rotors

• Brake levers: Shimano MT400

Wheels & Tires

• Rims: WTB ST i25 TCS, 32 holes, tubeless ready

• Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g

• Hubs:

  • Front: Shimano TC500, 15x110mm

  • Rear: Shimano TC500, 12x148mm, MicroSpline, centerlock

• Tires:

  • Front: Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

  • Rear: Maxxis Aspen WT, 29x2.4", EXO Protection, tubeless ready

Components

• Handlebar: Cannondale 2 Flat, Alloy 2014, 31.8mm, rise 3°, sweep 8°, width 760mm

• Stem: Cannondale C2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8mm, 7°

• Grips: SRAM Silicone

• Saddle: Cannondale Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails

• Seatpost: RaceFace Ride, diameter 27.2mm, length 400mm

Product details

• Platform: Scalpel HT

• Model: Scalpel HT Carbon 3

• Product code: C25035U

Note Well

Technical specifications may change without notice depending on component availability.
The product images are purely indicative and may not exactly reflect the described features.

Ready to push to the limit?

With the Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3, every watt is transferred directly to the ground, every turn is under control, every descent is an opportunity to gain time. If you're looking for a fast, precise, and reliable race hardtail, you're in the right place.