For Sale Cannondale Scalpel Carbon Lefty

[Sootyvandriver]

My clearcut of excess cycles continues.

AI blurb says,

The Cannondale Scalpel Carbon Mountain Bike is a high-performance mountain bike designed for serious riders. Made from carbon fibre and featuring a full suspension system, this bike is lightweight yet sturdy, perfect for tackling tough terrain. With a wheel size of 29 inches, this bike offers excellent stability and manoeuvrability on challenging trails. Manufactured in the United States by the reputable brand Cannondale, this mountain bike is a top choice for cyclists seeking a reliable and durable off-road experience.

Full carbon frame and wheels
Lefty front fork
Everything works as it should
Rear shocker rebuilt.
A few marks but very good mechanical condition.
I can't find any reference to frame size, so contact me for dimensions. I suspect it's a 56 though.

*Please note tyres have been changed to gravel road type since photographed.*

Cost around £5000 when new.

Genuine sale, too old to be riding this type of bike nowadays, needs to be owned by someone who can really use it.
On Ebay at £995 Tosser price £900

Collection only, Retford Notts Area

 

[Greenman14]

Any photos? Assuming it’s the right size for you how tall are you?

 

[Sootyvandriver]

Any photos? Assuming it’s the right size for you how tall are you?

Sorry messed up with the photos. I'm 5'10" 179 cm Plenty of adjustment either way.

 

[Sootyvandriver]

Price reduction £825. No offers

 

[clutchspring]

Great looking bike , looks like it’s got a dropper seat post as well !,
GLWTS ,
Ian

 

[Bladesman]

Lovely piece of kit. If that were bigger (or I were smaller) I’d have snapped that off you. GLWTS

 

[Scroot]

If it's still available I'm interested. Worried about the single fork. It's for my grandson and he's into jumps etc. Is it sturdy enough?

 

[Sootyvandriver]

If it's still available I'm interested. Worried about the single fork. It's for my grandson and he's into jumps etc. Is it sturdy enough?

As I understand it carbon is very strong with torsional stresses. It doesn't like crush stress though. the bike is made to be ridden hard.
I'm no expert perhaps someone on here has more in depth knowledge.

 

[Bladesman]

Hope this helps:

The frame size sticker on a modern Cannondale Scalpel is typically found
on the underside of the bottom bracket shell.
This sticker usually contains a barcode and the serial number. The frame size (e.g., S, M, L, XL) is often included as part of the model information or within the text code on this same sticker.
An additional, often removable, size sticker might also be placed on the seat tube at the factory, but this is frequently removed by owners or dealers.
If the sticker is missing, you can determine the size by:

• Checking the serial number: The size is sometimes encoded in the serial number itself.

 

[Davey B]

If it's still available I'm interested. Worried about the single fork. It's for my grandson and he's into jumps etc. Is it sturdy enough?

It will depend on the severity of the jumps...coupled with your grandsons weight and whether he is cackhanded or skilled at landings.
I had a left Cannondale for 7 yrs. I am c 14st and although I won't have done the stuff a kid will do...the stuff I did do certainly put the bike thru its paces and I never found it wanting. Took ages...months...to not be amazed when I looked down at the single leg and often fielded 'wow, what is it?' questions when stopped for a brew. People seemed amazed it didn't kist snap off...until it was pointed out that car wheels/truck wheels etc are all the same...single side connections

This is a superb bike (looks like a Large and seems to size like one based on sootys height)