Cannondale Scalpel Review! (The Most Affordable Bike in the Test?)

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@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

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@323johnnybravo 3 ай бұрын

Seems like Cannondale has become very underrated and overlooked. Glad to see them back in the game.

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

The bike is so rad!!! So much history to the brand!

@Maritorma 2 ай бұрын

Very expensive though

@JerryNelsonBike Ай бұрын

Untill you have a warranty issue. Cannondale doesn't honor there warranty.

@JasonScottCarter 3 ай бұрын

I bought this bike the week it came out from my local shop. I am not the only one. They have sold more of these than Epic 8s, and Cannondale is a secondary brand at the shop. The grips are a personal preference. I switched those out as well, along with the saddle. It's a truly awesome bike. Very comfortable on long rides as well. You didn't mention the stock high stack height (which I like). It really takes off when you sprint coming out of a corner. One of my favorite features of the bike. The price point is so good when compared to other bikes. Go Cannondale!

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

They are crushing it!!!!

@david029014 3 ай бұрын

I have been mountain biking since early 90s my first bike was a cannondale super V, cannondale was the best back In the day, looks like Cannondale is back! Love it!

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

They are awesome!!!!

@ionious97 3 ай бұрын

Was seriously considering the Pivot Mach 4sl and came away with the Cannondale 2. Completely blown away by the bike. Felt fast, comfortable and stable at speed. At 5'11 I found the bike a little cramped and ended up with a longer stem. Mo's comment on cornering is spot on. Need to get aggressive getting the bike into corners. Swapped the Aspen to an Icon for late spring riding (its been wet in the North East). Overall very very pleased with how capable the bike is. Good to race with but can still handle pretty chunky trails.

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

Such a good bike!!!

@edutechnic9621 Ай бұрын

You get a medium or large at 5'11?" I have a kid at that height and and am torn between the two sizes.

@joeboy1884 3 ай бұрын

Really like that you guys are doing this! Unique content for your channel and it’s been great.

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!!!

@keithowensmusic37 2 ай бұрын

I rode one (Scalpel 2) yesterday. I'm coming from a Scott Spark RC most recent and a few Trek Top Fuels in the past. The Scalpel was the best bike I've ever ridden. The Scalpel 1 is not available right now so probably going to go next week and scoop up the one I test rode.

@ericbeech2652 3 ай бұрын

I keep hearing great things about this bike!

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

It’s so good!!!!!

@devincook3278 3 ай бұрын

It's a great bike. I buy a new bike every year. Sometimes more often if I don't fall in love. This bike will be sticking around for a while.

@TheHuester44 3 ай бұрын

As a longtime Cannondale fan I really appreciate this review. I’ve felt for a long time Cannondale lacks getting the respect it deserves in mountain biking . They’ve also come out with quality E bikes as well. One brand that isn’t represented is Scott which has been very successful in mountain bike racing. Maybe they didn’t provide a bike to be reviewed. Other than that I’m really liking these reviews and all of the bikes being reviewed. Looking forward to the Mondraker bike review . Also liked Hannah’s respect for the Cannondale . Lastly I sold a bike on BuyCycle and had a great experience.

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

So awesome thank you!!! Also yeah it’s tough fitting all the brand in, we will try and do another one soon!!!

@scottkouns8578 2 ай бұрын

Just ordered mine last week!! thanks for the great review!!

@TomCollins-c4h 3 ай бұрын

I got a Cannondale Rush back in the day 2008, that bike was ahead of its time because of the larger wheelbase, it was one of the funnest bikes I ever owned. This bike seems right up my alley.

@DericO-rz3be 3 ай бұрын

fascinating!

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

So cool!!!!

@TomCollins-c4h 3 ай бұрын

@@DericO-rz3be thanks! I guess?

@robertask9027 Ай бұрын

Just intro worth a comment. Dude! That was sick!

@cellphonenut 3 ай бұрын

Mo really been enjoying this series. Looks like much work behind the scenes thanks so much will be watching to the end.

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!!

@devincook3278 3 ай бұрын

I actually fell in love with those Cannondale grips. I'm used to using ESI foam though. They are very similar but the cannondales are much more durable and grippy'r. The only downfall is that they can move a little, but it hasn't been an issue over the last (almost) year of use.

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

So interesting!!!

@JohnArnelAsis 21 күн бұрын

comparing this scalpel to santa cruz blur tr, which one is better overall? ty

@fuunsiize4033 2 ай бұрын

Bro just casually has my two dream bikes 😅

@snowman22ism 2 ай бұрын

I was able to get a Scalpel 4 from my LBS for $3200 CDN... (about $2300 USD) Absolutely loving the bike even in a lower spec. Setting all kinds of personal bests on Strava wherever there is a climb.. Almost makes me not want to ride my trail bike anymore...... Almost.

@StarDust-vm1qs 3 ай бұрын

Could the Cannondale Scalpel become the bike of the year? Looks like a great bike.

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

Strong potential!

@Paganiproductions84 3 ай бұрын

I would like to have some xc hardtails in the test next times

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

That would be awesome!

@sandstorm184 Ай бұрын

Hei.how much does this bike weigh?😊

@GOTCHAPARK 3 ай бұрын

Dude your reviews are awesome ( ha see what I did there )

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha thank you!!!

@edlorenz1552 3 ай бұрын

I don't know how it felt, but that bike looks super stiff - in a good way.

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

It’s such a rad feeling frame!!!

@Lenser 3 ай бұрын

Why no Giant Anthem?

@moandhannahtravel 3 ай бұрын

Next time!!

@Drogos79 Ай бұрын

You are exaggerating how long this bike is. Specs are on par with competition. Exie has exact same wheel base and epic 8 has longer one. Reach is also comparable.

@moandhannahtravel Ай бұрын

Not exaggerating. Chain stay length in an XL is 10mm longer than both the epic and Ibis. Reach is also significantly longer than. Ibis claims a longer reach and wheels base but as someone who has ridden all three of those bikes I can say the scalpel feels hands down like the longest

@Drogos79 Ай бұрын

@@moandhannahtravel So it feels longest. I am cool with that. I am looking at wheelbase in L size. Not diminishing other geo specs but wheelbase is the common denominator and biggest equalizer for stability at speed.