Cannondale Cannondale Scalpel HT LAB71 2025 XC Mountain Bike – Black

Description

The Cannondale Scalpel HT LAB71 is a top-tier cross-country race hardtail built for riders chasing podium results and uncompromising speed on technical XC courses. Its Series 0 carbon frame uses Cannondale’s Proportional Response Design to optimise stiffness, weight and ride feel for each frame size, delivering razor-sharp acceleration and efficient power transfer. Carefully engineered flex zones and dropped seatstays help reduce trail chatter, improving control and comfort when pushing the pace across demanding terrain. Up front, Cannondale’s iconic Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon fork provides 110mm of ultra-precise suspension travel, combining low weight with exceptional steering stiffness and bump sensitivity. A flagship SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission drivetrain delivers wireless electronic shifting with a huge 10-52T range, while SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes provide powerful and consistent braking performance. Rolling on ultralight HollowGram 25 carbon wheels with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen tyres, the Scalpel HT LAB71 is engineered for elite cross-country performance and maximum race-day speed. Key Features Series 0 carbon Scalpel HT LAB71 frame with Proportional Response Design Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon fork with 110mm travel and remote lockout SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission wireless 1×12 drivetrain SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes with CenterLine rotors HollowGram 25 carbon wheels with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen 29×2.4 tyres Specifications Frameset Frame: Scalpel HT LAB71, Series 0 Carbon construction, Proportional Response Design, PF30-83 bottom bracket, tapered head tube, Speed Release 12mm thru-axle with UDH hanger Fork: Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon, 110mm travel, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset Headset: Integrated sealed bearing, tapered Wheelset Rims: HollowGram 25, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 28h, 25mm inner width, tubeless ready Front hub: HollowGram Lefty 60 Rear hub: HollowGram with DT Swiss Star Ratchet internals, 12x148mm thru-axle Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race, straight-pull Tyres Front tyre: Maxxis Rekon Race WT, EXO Protection, tubeless ready, 29×2.4 Rear tyre: Maxxis Aspen WT, EXO Protection, tubeless ready, 29×2.4 Drivetrain Rear derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission, T-Type Shifters: SRAM AXS T-Type Pod Ultimate Controller Bottom bracket: SRAM PF30 MTB83, Ceramic Crankset: SRAM XX SL T-Type, 34T Cassette: SRAM XX SL Eagle, 10-52T, T-Type, 12-speed Chain: SRAM XX SL, T-Type, 12-speed Number of gears: 12 Brakes Brake: SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes Rotors: SRAM CenterLine, 180/160mm Finishing Kit Stem: Cannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 31.8mm, 7° Handlebar: Cannondale 1 Flat, Carbon, 31.8mm, 9° backsweep, 760mm Grips: Cannondale XC Silicone Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails Seatpost: Cannondale C1 Carbon, 27.2x400mm Scalpel HT Sizing S M L XL Rider Height (cm) 154 – 165 162 – 175 172 – 182 180 – 195 Rider Height (in) 5’1 – 5’5 5’4 – 5’9 5’8 – 6’0 5’11 – 6’5

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