| SIZE | HEIGHT RANGE (CM) | HEIGHT RANGE (FT/IN) |
|---|---|---|
| SM | 154 - 165 | 5'1" - 5'5" |
| MD | 167 - 175 | 5'6" - 5'9" |
| LG | 172 - 182 | 5'8" - 6'0" |
| XL | 180 - 195 | 5'11" - 6'5" |
Carbon XC Hardtail for Fast Trail Progress
Overview
Overview
The Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3 Mountain Bicycle is built for riders who want a fast and progressive XC hardtail. It is made for high-speed XC, marathon racing, chasing podiums and pushing personal records.
Carbon Frame Efficiency: The Scalpel HT 3 uses a carbon frame that keeps the bike sharp, efficient and ready to accelerate. Its stripped-down race-focused design helps riders climb hard, carry speed and respond quickly when the trail demands effort.
Confident Downhill Geometry: The ultra-slack 66.5° front end gives the bike more stability and control on descents. This helps riders brake later, corner harder and stay confident when riding fast through technical downhill sections.
Balanced Proportional Response: Size-specific chainstays and a steep seat angle keep the rider centred between the wheels. This improves traction and power on climbs while giving more controlled handling when the trail points down.
Chatter-Reducing Frame Design: Sculpted flex zones in the chainstays work with dropped seatstays to smooth out rough terrain. This helps reduce fatigue, improve control and keep the bike feeling faster over rowdy XC trails.
Trail-Ready Components: Shimano Deore shifting gives crisp and dependable gear changes, while the RockShox Recon Silver fork tracks the trail with reliable traction. The 29-inch wheels help maintain momentum so riders can roll fast and ride longer.
The Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 3 Mountain Bicycle is a strong choice for riders who want carbon hardtail speed, confident control and race-ready XC capability.






