2025 Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty XL
Build
700C/29 in × 2.4 in
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of full-suspension cross-country mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Cannondale Scalpel
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 616mm |
| Reach | 510mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.21:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 500mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 669mm |
| Top Tube Length, Actual C-C | 630mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.6deg |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle, ETT Center | 75.5deg |
| Head Tube Length | 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 42mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 330mm |
| Chainstay Length | 446mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 444mm |
| Front-Center | 802mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 801mm |
| Wheelbase | 1245mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 44mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 530mm |
| Trail | 113mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 103.7mm |
| Wheel Flop | 41.2mm |
| Standover Height | 808mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 260mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 160mm |
1 Lefty Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.4in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 743.9mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1988.9mm |
| Handlebar Width | 760mm |
| Stem Length | 75mm |
| Stem Angle | -6deg |
| Suspension Type | Full suspension |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 120mm |
| Rear Travel | 120mm |
| Suspension Sag | 11% |
| Frame Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Fork Material | Unknown |
| Brake Type | Unknown |
Published Sizing Recommendations
| Height | 180 cm to 195 cm |
Source:https://www.cannondale.com/en-au/bikes/mountain/cross-country/scalpel/scalpel-1