The Cannondale 2021 Scalpel SE 2 Full Suspension Mountain Bike in Saber takes the race winning speed of the standard Cannondale Scalpel & adds more travel & trail ready equipment. The result is a race fast bike that is a blast at trail centres & on the toughest natural trails in the UK. If you want to do all-day epics in Scotl&, go adventure racing or endurance racing this is the bike for you. The focus has been placed in reducing weight without sacrificing suspension, giving the new Scalpel a clear advantage with the most advanced suspension design ever created for an XC bike. Its 200 grams lighter than the previous version. The Scalpel’s geometry is enhanced by stretching out the reach, slackening the head tube by 2 degrees & making the seat angle steeper by a degree, overall a longer wheelbase & lower standover equate to a more aggressive geometry. What makes the Scalpel stand out from the pack is the suspension. Where a lot of competitors reduce the weight of their bike by reducing or making less sophisticated suspension Cannondale has solved the issue by using the patented flex pivot chainstay. These durable carbon plates flex, creating a virtual horst length pivot without the weight or flex of bolts & bearings. The results of this suspension can be felt in the pedalling efficiency & grip, keeping that back tyre close to the ground giving more traction allowing for marginal gains & less wasted energy the Scalpel always feels ready to attack. This bike is great for Endureance racing, adventures & blasting your local trails. The Scalpel has the tech to make a difference & is the ultimate Cross country endurance bike for efficiency & speed on any trail. Features All-New, 120mm travel, Ballis Tec Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, Flex Pivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru-axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible Rock Shox SID Select 120mm fork Rock Shox SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock Maxxis Ardent Race, 29 x 2.35"", EXO Protection, tubeless-ready tyres SRAM PG-1230, NX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed cassette Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT54 rotors brakes