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Cannondale Scalpel 29er Ultimate: 9.8kg record

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Category: Cannondale

Published on Thursday, 15 September 2011 20:35

Written by Luca Salvatelli

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The Scalpel Ultimate 29'er was presented at Eurobike trade show and with its weight of 9.8Kg is the lightest Full Suspension 29er on the market. Not a "show bike", a bike to show and that's it, but a model regularly approved and marketed. Production is limited to 150 units for Europe.

The Scalpel Ultimate 29'er will be delivered in March 2012 in sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-large. To achieve this weight records were taken the following components:

The fork is Cannondale Lefty Carbon 29'er XLR combined with the stem and adjustable OPI Cannondale crankset is Hollowgram SL. Completing the selection rims and handlebar Enve Composite, derailleur and brakes Shimano XTR, Fizik Tundra saddle combined with carbon seat post Cyrano and Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.1 very light and with good traction. Finally, he was elected the new Fox RP23 rear shock with Adaptive Logic offers outstanding pedaling efficiency and responsiveness. The minimalist graphic saves further grams on the weight of the frame and demonstrate the commitment of Cannondale to save weight wherever possible. The Scalpel Ultimate 29'er is offered in two options for toppings: 39/26 double and, in addition, the single 36-combined with MRP chain guide.