Scalpel LAB71 (2024) - Burnt Pewter / MD

Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed - again.The ultimate form of Cannondale's XC racing prowess, the LAB71 Scalpel is a cross-country dream machine. First, Series 0 carbon construction creates our most advanced Scalpel frame ever. It's then built up with DT-Swiss's lightest, fastest wheelset - the XRC 1200 Spline, a SRAM XX SL T-Type wireless electronic 1x12-speed drivetrain, our one-piece SystemBar XC-One carbon cockpit, and the incomparable Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon fork.Ultralight Series 0 Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and GeometryLefty Ocho Carbon - the smoothest, most advanced, most precise-handling XC fork in the world. Carbon upper, 120mm travel, with a TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout.Lab71 painted SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon handlebar and stemRockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate rear shock with TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout.SRAM's range-topping XX SL AXS Transmission electronic wireless 12-speed group with Level Ultimate Stealth brakesDT Swiss's lightest, fastest MTB wheelset, the XRC 1200 Spline carbon