CANNONDALE SCALPEL 3 2021 LONG TERM RIDE REVIEW

[@renatosabbioni7597]

Hi Raymond, thanks for your time on the review, I really appreciate it. Some insightful stuff there. Nice one.

[@raycoxphoto]

Thanks, gave this one back now busy on a custom build 😀

[@renatosabbioni7597]

@@raycoxphoto Also a 2021 Scaplel?

[@raycoxphoto]

@@renatosabbioni7597 correct will show it here on the channel. Got some South Industry wheels on it

[@renatosabbioni7597]

@@raycoxphoto Those are a good looking set of wheels. I'm amped to see the review!

[@Frankthegravelrider]

Nice review! Honestly way better than the bike radar one....

[@ryand121984]

Nice one! I can't wait to have that same bike next week and start playing around with it. scalpel carbon 3 pretty well spec'd bike for the price.

[@raycoxphoto]

Exactly my thoughts, I didnt mention the tool storage under the front bottle cage. This can be purchased from your dealer.

[@ryand121984]

Raymond Cox awesome! can't wait to go bikepacking adventures with this when im not racing. dropper post and hollowgram wheelset are my first upgardes for sure.

[@raycoxphoto]

@@ryand121984 I just picked up a Scalpel 2 for the weekend with Hollowgrams let's see how it goes

[@scottreynolds5376]

Thanks for the review! Very timely as I have just ordered the Scalpel Carbon 2 just to get upgraded wheels and brakes. Interested to know if you thought the Upgrades were worth it.

[@raycoxphoto]

Brakes weren't an issue on this model at all, the Shimano stuff is solid. But yhea wheels are key.

[@Rzagski]

Thanks for the review. I have a 2013 model and it was my only bike for a few years, now I use it for events and racing only, but I think it may be time to retire it. With the relaxed geometry of the newer bikes can you share thoughts on how it compares to older models?

[@andyhaynes2081]

Great video and interesting review. Do you have any chain damage to the paint just behind the crank? The demo model I used had quite a few chips. I was curious whether it was abuse or general wear and tear due to the lack of a frame protector.

[@raycoxphoto]

I think that's if the clutch is not working on the detailer and the user drops a chain then cranks it up into that area. All three Ive ridden have been pretty spotless only chips being from rocks flying up.

[@GoodPrice1]

You should check if the chainguide above the crank is spaced correctly from the chain

[@cadel89]

High Raymond, I wanted to ask you what´s your height and which size did you pick as I am 1,75 cms /6´9" and I am wondering if I should pick size M o size L. Thank you very much!

[@raycoxphoto]

Hey, Demo'd the M but honestly L is now my size and I'm 178cm. Seems more cramped than earlier Dales.

[@cadel89]

Raymond Cox thank you very much!

[@fhowland]

I have a 2017 Scalpel, hard to imagine anything being faster or better!

[@raycoxphoto]

Modern XC bikes are all better, lighter, slacker head angle and even 120mm travel being introduced to the market. S-Works Evo being one of them.

[@fhowland]

@@raycoxphoto I don’t think slack head angle is better. My scalpel is 69.5. I used to race on 72 degree HA 26” hardtails!

[@raycoxphoto]

@@fhowland Each to their own.

[@Rockspider99]

Nice one guy!

[@michalgreslik3956]

Weight ?

[@Turbo.11]

Hi Raymond, can you tell me how tall are you ?

[@raycoxphoto]

179cm - I ordered a Large and its super vs the medium.

[@martinsuchanek779]

weight please?

[@raycoxphoto]

Sorry don't have it anymore

[@pe3117]

Nice bike...but the GoPro 360 makes the video too artificial...is like watching a cartoon