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  • Rear: Shock Fox Float RP3
  • Rims: Mavic XM117 Disc, 32 hole
  • Hubs: Cannondale Lefty front, Fire Disc rear
  • Spokes: DT Champion
  • Chain: Shimano 9-speed


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    Submitted by Quentin a Cross Country Rider from Eleanor, WV, USA
    Date Reviewed: August 25, 2008
    Favorite Trail:Eleanor Park
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $2500.00
    Purchased At:Pathfinder, WV
    Strengths:Light, fast, precise, fast, fast, and a fantastic climber. Phenomenal climber.
    Weaknesses:Low bottom bracket, wheelset and pedals not terribly durable
    Similar Products Used:Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, Gary Fisher x-caliber
    Bike Setup:Stock other than ergon grips
    Bottom Line:I absolutely love this bike. It is a champ on fast XC riding and very precise for the technical stuff. I've had fantastic luck w/ my lefty fork. The low BB leaves you hitting your pedals off things occasionally, and it isn't the most ideal for log crossings. In the proper performance envelope (which I will admit I diverge from), it is an amazing bike. It still does all mountain riding well enough with the 2.5" of travel in the rear. I've never ridden a bike that wants to climb like this one though.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Paul a Cross Country Rider from Nowy Sacz, Poland
    Date Reviewed: May 4, 2008
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $2800.00
    Purchased At:Cannondale
    Strengths:Lefty, EPO chainstays, FOX RP3 with PP, X.O/XT setup, Larsen TT tires and OMG awesome Cannondale system headset which is indestructible so far!
    Weaknesses:Maybe rear wheel flexes too much but I'm none of the light guys so really cant say if this is a weakness. Apart from that I couldn't find any.
    Similar Products Used:First full suspension bike I bought. Tested/demoed many though.
    Bike Setup:Stock (XT front, X.O rear, X.O twist shifters, XT cassette, Afterburner crankset, Crossland wheelset, Lefty DLR2, FoX RP3, XTR pedals, Fizik saddle, stock seatpost and bars.
    Bottom Line:Possibly the best alu-frame based XC full suspension bike. 67mm rear travel is really enough despite what some ppl say and I am heavy one (92kg atm)
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Michael a Racer from Minnesota
    Date Reviewed: July 6, 2007
    Favorite Trail:Marys loop
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $2200.00
    Purchased At:Erick's
    Strengths:Has a very nice feel,great suspension,just enough travel to take the edge off.
    Weaknesses:There is none
    Similar Products Used:first short travel race bike.
    Bike Setup:same setup when bought.
    Bottom Line:This is one of the best bikes for your bucks. It has spectacular steering and perfect tracking. With 2.6 in of travel you wont notice any movement of the rear end. This bike can take some bigger hits compared to other XC racing machines, But I would not recommend taking on any drop that is larger than two feet if you want to keep you bike whole. This bike can tackle any rock garden or steep section. The lefty fork really smooths out the trail and is butter smooth and it looks sweet two. This bike can take almost any thing that the trail will through at you, but remember it is still a cross county race bike and taking that four foot drop could end with a crash.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Stuart a Weekend Warrior from Baltimore, Maryland
    Date Reviewed: March 27, 2007
    Favorite Trail:Loch Raven
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $2000.00
    Purchased At:Princeton
    Strengths:Balance
    Weaknesses:tough to cartop, lefty stays on
    Similar Products Used:my first dedicated trail bike
    Bike Setup:stock
    Bottom Line:This is a wonderful bike for the roadie getting into Mtn biking. The suspension manages to do really well on the usual trail stuff and keeps me from killing myself on more rigorous stuff. Great climbing, fantastic balance. I spent more for this than I planned but you MUST TEST RIDE your options. The only bikes matching the ride of the Cannondales cost 2-3 x as much. It's all about balance and speed out there in the wilderness, this is one great machine!
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Robert a Cross Country Rider from Huntington Beach, CA
    Date Reviewed: January 5, 2007
    Favorite Trail:Meadows, Aliso Woods
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $1500.00
    Purchased At:Performance
    Strengths:Great lockout, geometry and suspension.
    Weaknesses:Slight fish tail motion in the back when cornering hard - due to the chainstay/carbon construction. As with carbon handlebars you have to get used to a flex
    Similar Products Used:2003 Scalpel 1000
    Bike Setup:Crossmax XL disc rear upgrade, carbon handlebars. XT cassette today, SRAM chain, wtb seat...otherwise all stock
    Bottom Line:As a repeat buyer of a Scalpel I feel this is the best quality product for the money in this segment of the market. Affords a strong climbing and XC performance.

    You will not see many complaints about this bike....those that talk about new bikes with hyrdracoils, etc. are bs'ing....that's a lawsuit if it's true (I.e. selling used as new). I highly doubt Cannondale wants litigation.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Jeff a Weekend Warrior from golden colorado
    Date Reviewed: September 14, 2006
    Favorite Trail:Lookout mountain trail / local hill
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $800.00
    Purchased At:Schwab Cycles / frame purchase
    Strengths:Light Frame, Good Feel, attractive look
    Weaknesses:None yet, But not looking for any - Common sense maintenance and appropriate riding makes Jeff a happy guy :)
    Similar Products Used:Cannondale f400 Hardtail
    Bike Setup:Stock Scalpel setup with the Super headshock other than lefty.
    Avid Mech. Disk brakes, Easton riser bar, Mavic X223 rims, clipless pedals
    Bottom Line:I started riding 1 1/2 years ago on a Cannondale f400 hardtail, I loved the hardtail but it hurt my back on long rides over washboard, rocks etc. I decided to go with the Scalpel for the simple fact that it is basically a light hardtail with a shock. Turn off the rear shock and see what I mean.
    It has served it's purpose very well, I am 220 lbs, 6'4" and have ridden over 500 miles on it.
    XC riding, Basic Downhill stuff, I Rode Moab, Slickrock Trail in march and then Fruita CO. last month.
    The bike handles very well. It has taken mild trail bobble jumps,and a recent tip over off a cliff ledge with me attached......
    If you want a great XC TRAIL BIKE, that is light and fast, easy on the hills. Buy it. But buy it for what it is for, It is not a downhill bike and if you ride it for the wrong reasons, You'll brake it........
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by charles a from pittsburgh,pa,USA
    Date Reviewed: September 13, 2006
    Favorite Trail:Big Bear WVA
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $2600.00
    Purchased At:West Liberty Cycles
    Strengths:Fast bike. Good geometry. I like the colors.
    Weaknesses:I'm finding more and more as the months go on. Frame wobbles quite a bit, not a stable platform in the corners.
    Similar Products Used:Cannondale F700. Specialized FSR Enduro.
    Bike Setup:Easton carbon bar and seatpost. Light wieght saddle, Mavic Crosslands with UST Kenda tires. Sram X-9 twist grips and rear D.
    Bottom Line:I don't think the bike is that light for an XC racing machine, 27.4 pounds. My frog link failed once and was replaced under warranty. My headset bearings failed just this week and weren't covered. The shop mechanic asked me if I had worked on the Lefty fork because he found a Helicoil in the spindle which holds the hub on. I never had it apart. I just sent Cannondale an email to answer that one. My eggbeater pedals broke and were repaired by Crankbrothers under warranty. And the amount of travel stated in the specs is 110mm but the actual is 88mm.
    Value Rating:2Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Mark a Racer from Wisconsin
    Date Reviewed: September 10, 2006
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Strengths:Climbing, handling, stiffness
    Weaknesses:None so far
    Similar Products Used:Trek, Cannondale (hardtail), fuji
    Bike Setup:Stock 2006
    Bottom Line:This bike rocks. It climbs better than anything I have ridden except the hardtail. I just did a race today with it and I made me faster on the climbs on the course. What the guy said about being twitchy on the downhill this is a xc race bike it is made to be twitchy for handling. I have not experienced any more twitchyness than any other xc racing machine that I have ridden. this bike will make you a faster rider just by getting on it. BUY THIS BIKE!
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by gs a Cross Country Rider from brisbane
    Date Reviewed: September 2, 2006
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $4000.00
    Strengths:Light frame. Plush front fork.
    Weaknesses:Extremely unreliable. In two years: 3 front fork re-builds and two broken rear stays, all with fairly minimal riding.
    Very sketchy riding downhill. Twitchy front end which seems to lose [front] traction easily. Short travel rear end will 'pogo stick' once you have blown through its limited [65 mm] travel.
    Similar Products Used:BMC fourstroke
    Bike Setup:XT/LX groupset. Mavic 223 wheels. Lefty speed 110 mm fork. Fox float rear shock.
    Bottom Line:This bike is OK for smooth trails. It is not a bike for tight trails or steep descents. Reliability is a major concern and if you buy one expect it to spend a fair bit of time in the shop for repairs.
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Robert Tipton a Cross Country Rider from Willard Ohio
    Date Reviewed: March 14, 2006
    Favorite Trail:Woody Ridge
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $1750.00
    Purchased At:Sickler's Pro Bike Shop in PA.
    Strengths:Sterring response is awesome. I also like how light this bike is, how is looks & how the suspension feel. This bike has made me a better rider. Plus it is made in the USA
    Weaknesses:I dont care for the stock pegs as they are rated as top of the line. I guess I have to get used to them.
    Similar Products Used:Trek Fuel 90, Giant VT-1
    Bike Setup:Change the bars to FSA XC 190, much better than the standard flat bars
    Bottom Line:I looked long & hard as to what I wanted for my style of riding as this is best suited for my style. I looked at Specialized, Giant, Trek, even the Prophet plus a few other bikes. This bike "ROCKS". A very solid bike, this is a great climber & very fast & light. Im so glad I made this purchased as the lefty shock is better than I ever expected, so if you have your doubts just go out & test ride one & you too will be converted over to Cannondale's technology. Everything is so sweet asI can see why this bike has won so many races, more than any other XC racer.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by James Clarkson a Racer from Charlottesville, VA USA
    Date Reviewed: November 19, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Sherando
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $2300.00
    Purchased At:Extreme Sports
    Strengths:Weight, Performance, EVERYTHING!!!
    Weaknesses:Nothing...ok, maybe the wheels but only in race settings
    Similar Products Used:Kona Kikapu, Moots YBB, Custom Jericho, Fisher Big Sur, Intense Tracer, trek fuel 98
    Bike Setup:Stock...aka. Sram and avid Juicy brakes, Lefty, Etc.
    Bottom Line:I have ridden pretty much all types of rides and the scalpel BLOWS them out of the water! This bike is the best for anyone looking at full suspension and wants to race. It preforms up to all tasks, climbs like a goat, descends like a...well something that goes downhill FAST. The geometry is spot on, and the combo of Sram derailluers and Avid juicy brakes is just sweet! All in all the best bike I have owned PERIOD, and that is saying something. The only changes I have made to the bike from stock are the grips (ODI OURY lock ons), the seat (serfas Ti), and I do have a set of tubeless race wheels. I ride the stock wheels for training and just swap out for races, other than that nothing changed...simply a great bike!!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by shaun a Cross Country Rider from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    Date Reviewed: September 30, 2005
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $2399.00
    Purchased At:Northtowne Cycling and Fitness Center
    Strengths:low weight, super fast, smooth ride, awesome climber, looks wicked, made in USA
    Weaknesses:friends can't keep up on the trails
    Similar Products Used:Giant Trance, Trek Fuel, Cannondale Prophet, Specialized Stumpjumper
    Bike Setup:stock with Thompson Elite seatpost
    Bottom Line:I'm an engineer so I spent a ton of time looking at specs of the competition and test riding. It only took one test ride on the Scalpel and I pretty much made up my mind. Immediately it responded with quick acceleration and smooth riding. It wasn't as plush of a ride as the Maestro suspension from Giant, but the speed more than made up for that. Plus the lower weight made the bike feel feather light compared to the competition. It took a while to get used to the feel of the Lefty but I love it now. I recommend this bike for anyone who's looking for a sweet ride that'll make your friends turn their heads. It's well worth the money.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Chad a Weekend Warrior from Arkansas
    Date Reviewed: July 29, 2005
    Favorite Trail:whatever
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $2300.00
    Purchased At:Bicycle Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ
    Strengths:Lightweight, great climber, smooth handling, awesome paint (2 tone seen above), incredible cool factor!
    Weaknesses:These are minor, but the Lefty poses a few logistics problems- Mounting a computer (you need to buy or fashion an adapter) and Transport (leave the front wheel on or remove the brake caliper)
    Similar Products Used:Jekkyl, Prophet, Gary Fisher Sugar, Giant Trance, Giant NRS, Bianchi Ibex, Jamis Dakar, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, Trek Fuel
    Bike Setup:Straight from the box, except eggbeater pedals.
    Bottom Line:I have been eyeing the Scalpel for about a year now, and finally overcame my doubts about the Lefty. Rode it, bought it, LOVE IT! Smooth travel, 110mm of rock chewing squish, easy lockout if you need it, tracks better than the RS Indy on my hardtail ever did (not that that means much).
    Rear end is tight with no perceptible pedal bob, but enough movement to smooth the rocks. The 2.7 inches in back is good for me and keeps the tire down on the tough climbs without eating away power from the strokes.
    Not the bike for everyone, though. I ride XC, have no intentions of jumping or downhilling on this bike, and would not recommend it for you if that's what you do. I checked out quite a few bikes, but finally decided that, for my type of riding, this was the perfect fit.
    I'd rate the value set pretty high for the components, even considering the price tag. I was a bit leary of the SRAM X9 derailleur and X7 shifters, being a Shimano user, but after a bit of re-training for my hands, they are great! I have less trouble shifting on the climbs, very quick and quiet transitions. The Avid Juicy 7's are awesome, with huge stopping power but adjustability to let me feather off some speed slowly.
    Made in the USA!!!!!!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Pablo Bascur a Cross Country Rider from Santiago, Chile
    Date Reviewed: June 20, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Huinganal
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $3000.00
    Purchased At:Intercycles
    Strengths:Lightweight, agile climber, fast descender, ultra stable platform.
    Weaknesses:None, maybe the brakes are too noisy, but stop on a dime with only one finger (something I was never able to do with Hayes).
    Similar Products Used:2001 Cannondale F4000, Diamond Back '93
    Bike Setup:Lefty Fox Inertia Terralogic, Full SRAM X0, Race Face NEXT carbon handlebars and seatpost, Selle Italia SLR seat, titanium bolts, Crank Bros Eggbeaters pedals
    Bottom Line:OK, after selling my Cannondale F4000 I wasn´t sure if the next step was full suspension. After months of asking other Scalpel owners if they were satisfied with it I finally bought one and I'm ABSOLUTLY happy with the ride. The only drawback was that my former bike was in the 22lbs. range and the stock scalpel was about 26.5lbs. So I swap the standard Lefty for the top of the line carbon Fox Inertia...awesome fork, no need to worry about locking out the fork! Next thing I did was going for Sram X-0, sorry shimano, this thing rocks! Finally I changed handlebars and seatpost for the new Race Face Next Carbon (nice stuff). Added new tires (Maxxis TT) and finally got a 24lbs racer for about $2000 less than the Team Replica.
    If you can afford one this is the bike that rules, if you like to go fast and race (not for freeriding). Also the Fox RP3 shocks works excelent, almost no pedal bob.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Chuck a Cross Country Rider from New Hampshire
    Date Reviewed: June 15, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Porky Pine Rim
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $2300.00
    Purchased At:Goodales Bike
    Strengths:Smooth stable ride, but with extremely precise steering due to the lefty, this is the second C-Dale bike I have owned with the lefty it rocks. You just can't say anything bad about Magura Marta brakes I just put a pair of Marta SL's on a new Indy Fab steel Hardtail they are awesome. If you ride or race XC in New England style conditions you can't do any better period.
    Weaknesses:Nothing!
    Similar Products Used:Never owned anything with full suspension all Hardtails (Specialized, GT, C-Dale, Indy Fab).
    Bike Setup:Stock 1000 Scapel frame, Fox Float RL shock and C-Dale lefty DLR Ti, Magura Marta brakes, Crossmax SL wheels, XTR drive train with triggers, Easton carbon bars and post with WTB saddle.
    Bottom Line:This bike can do whatever you can dish out within the XC domain. Yes this is a trail bike (hey I thought hardtails were considered "trail bikes" you just don't want to "Free Ride" but it can flat out climb, decend and do everthing you ask with 3" of travel why ride a barcalounger that weighs almost 30lbs.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by michael a Cross Country Rider from Kent,WA USA
    Date Reviewed: March 28, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Many trials
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Purchased At:LBS
    Strengths:Fox RP3..Lefty Speed DLR2..Carbon fiber chainstays..Avid Juicy 7 brakes..the SRAM stuff on it is very strong and very reliable. The Scalpel is super fast and light.
    Weaknesses:None. Still learning how to dial it in coming from a Cannondale Jekyll. It will take some time but can be done.
    Similar Products Used:Santa Cruz Blur..Specialized Epic..Cannondale F1000..Trek Fuel.
    Bike Setup:SRAM mixed with Shimano components. LEFTY Speed DLR2 added Thomson seatpost.
    Bottom Line:The Scalpel is set up with precise geometry and would fit anyone well whose into XC racing or just short XC rides. I was suspect before I got it but now I'm convinced this was the correct ride for me. You can't go wrong owning a Cannondale. I'm very happy I bought this bike. This is a great bike with great quality. Handmade in USA. Nice!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by matthew cordery a Cross Country Rider from sydney Australia
    Date Reviewed: March 27, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Hellensburgh
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $3300.00
    Purchased At:Frasers
    Strengths:It is great, enough travel on both ends for endurance racing but not heavy. The small well controlled travel on the back has really helped my climbing on loose surfaces
    Weaknesses:The lefty has lost air and either collapsed completely or partially four times. The shop / warranty guys cannot find a problem so they replace parts but it keeps happening. I am about 95kg but my SID fork has done well for 5 years and never had a problem. It is a super light race fork with air springs so the much stronger lefty should be able to cope with the XC riding I do. Bike has been in shop 4 times for 7 weeks of the 3.5 months I have owned it. Has anyone else had similar problems?
    Similar Products Used:A 99 raceline
    Bike Setup:Completely as it came from the shop
    Bottom Line:The bike is totally awesome - when it is not at the shop or the fork is stuffing up. It's a great package except the fork reliability issues. But a bike with a dud fork is still a dud bike.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by SCM a Weekend Warrior from Midwest City
    Date Reviewed: March 27, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Draper Lake Trails
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $1800.00
    Purchased At:Bicycle Store 2
    Strengths:The bike is fast, corners great, and climbs much better than my hardtail. Componet group is great for this "entry" model. Lighter than my hardtail.
    Weaknesses:none. I did have to learn how to dial in the fork and shock to suit my riding style.
    Similar Products Used:Specialize Hardrock Comp Hardtail, Deore/LX mix drivetrain with specialized
    Bike Setup:All stock Scalpel 1000 (see Cannondale web site), Sram X9 rear derailer, X7 Shifters, Avid Juicy 7, Shimano LX, Hutchinson New Python light, Fox Float RP3, Lefty shock, Mavic XM117 rims, Truvativ Stylo GXP Crank. Added bar ends.
    Bottom Line:A huge step up from my hardtail. I am a very average rider, my only strenght is ability to mash short climbs. I'm much faster on this bike, really improved my cornering and also helped with climbs. Also, I'm much better on technical sections much to my surprise. Not plush, but was not designed to be plush so don't be disappointed. I really like the X7 shifters. If you ride only XC and don't have to have high end(XTR)componetry, buy it. The weight is not a problem for the riding I do and you could race this bike. The RP3 ProPedal really works, you can tell a difference in the 3 settings. A great bike, I'm glad I bought it.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by William a Cross Country Rider from NJ
    Date Reviewed: February 12, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Rahway river trail
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $2300.00
    Purchased At:ebay
    Strengths:light,fast and easyly upgradable to team version
    Weaknesses:frame: none
    Hutchinson tires sucked that came with the bike leaked from sidewalls and weighted a ton
    Bike Setup:I updated the components to the 2005 team model
    added Kenda KLMAX tires on mavic sl tubless rims
    and added jucy 7 disk brakes to it
    Bottom Line:the bike is light and fast
    take very good care of it and it will reward you in the end
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by IronDude in FL a Racer from Clearwater, Florida USA
    Date Reviewed: January 26, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Alafia, Santos, Oleta
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $2300.00
    Purchased At:Chainwheel Drive in Clearwater
    Strengths:Weight, warranty, carbon fiber + Aluminum +Ti, strong value for the dollar, parts spec is very high end for a mid level Scalpel, frame is identical to the team issue at half the price, (=upgradeable), great finish (welds & paint are beautiful to look at) Awesome paintjob, the 2005 Scalpel 1000 is a copper metallic bronze and black blend that is hand pinstriped like a showbike. Has just enough travel for a former HT racer; comes with decent pedals, great info/support/manuals online.
    Weaknesses:Not inexpensive, house brand handle bar & seatpost had to go. . . limited production/backorder can make this model difficult to find, undermarketed product in my area of USA.
    Similar Products Used:GF HT, GF Sugar, Specialized Epic, C'Dale Jekyll, Kona FS, Giant NRS, Trek Fuels, Santa Cruz SL & Blurs.
    Bike Setup:RaceFace carbon bar & carbon seatpost. . . I was gonna change the saddle, but the stock Fizik Plateau has proven really nice on long rides, so I'll keep it and review it separately.
    Bottom Line:This bike is a joy to ride fast. Don't buy it if you want a long-travel fully cushioned plush sofa to gentle your way through the woods; this is a tight performance machine. Don't but it if you are looking for a downhill or North Shore trials bike. This bike is perfect for me coming from a race hardtail, it has made my times faster, and my long rides more comfortable. Great tight turning response from the Lefty, it is very responsive and tracks better than a standard steer-tube fork. Be ready for lots of questions or just jealous looks, and be ready to ride. The Lefty fork lockout is a breeze to use (I sometime commute on this bike) and the rear Fox ProPedal lockout (3 position) can be handled easily without looking. This model does not have the remote lockout feature, which I feel is an unnecessary item given the ease and simplicity of the manual lockout switching. Awesome paintjob, the 2005 1000 is a copper metallic bronze and black blend that is hand pinstriped like a showbike. I'm glad I spent a few extra $$$ and bought this great bike, every ride makes me more certain I made the right choice buying it, it makes my soul smile inside; I just wish I had this bike years ago.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by jorge fernandez a Cross Country Rider from Avilés,Asturias,Spain
    Date Reviewed: January 24, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Road and All MTB
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $2800.00
    Purchased At:Cannondale europe
    Strengths:Fox RP3,Cannondale Super Fatty ultra DLR and Sram X-7 shifter with X-9 rear,FSA crankarms,beautifull replica team colour,custom components,tubeless ready,a perfect finished frame,replica colour,america's made.
    Weaknesses:I don't like shimano deore lx front with Sram x-7 shifter(I prefer SramX-0 to the front,Fizik saddle
    Similar Products Used:no similar
    Bike Setup:Selle Italia SLR,Hutchinson New Pyton light tubeless, BBB carbon bar and Shimano 959 pedals
    Bottom Line:I think is one of the best Xc mountain bike in the world.I come from road so I think is the best option with a lock-out super fatty ultra fork when I go fast,and when I go "all muntain" double suspension is perfect,and Fox Rp3 is fantastic with 3 propedal positions.The rear suspension is fantastic with a superlative(by the moment) fox RP3.I think this bike is as light as other top hardtails but you are in the world of double suspension(I say this because in spain or other european countries people are fans of the "OLD DAYS OF MTB HARD TAILS").With bike like a Scalpel you have a better MTB than others like top custom hardtail.I think this year the rest of the components of the Scalpel are top quality as the price you pay por this bike and I ask myself why I have to change XTR pieces on my beautifull Scalpel 1000.If you are going to buy a new MTB take look at this bike in Team replica colour.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5






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