Cannondale Scalpel LAB71

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Scalpel Sharp, CFR Strong

Purebred for the podium. Scalpel LAB71 Cannondale blends World Cup bloodlines and cutting-edge tech to reign over every cross-country course.

Model Description

The LAB71 Scalpel Team is for pure podium pursuit. LAB71's elite carbon magic, Sram's XX wizardry, and the sleek integration of the SystemBar XC-One. A Lefty Ocho Carbon fork devours roots, rocks, and reality checks, while the Fox Factory-tuned rear shock syncs seamlessly to keep traction glued and momentum cooking. With DT Swiss carbon wheels and a Reverb wireless dropper, it’s ready for the top step. 

What it's for

High-speed trail slaying. Inspiring envy. Anything up to and including World Championship XC and Marathon races

Highlights

  • LAB71 Series 0 Ultralight Carbon Frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel
  • Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon Fork 
  • DT Swiss carbon wheels
  • Sram XX wireless AXS drive
  • SystemBar XC-One – Sleekly integrated full carbon cockpit
  • Fox Float SL Factory EVOL Shock 
  • Rockshox Reverb wireless dropper
Color: Black Marble
SIZE: SM
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Color: Black Marble
SIZE: SM

Frame

Cannondale Scalpel LAB71 — Series 0 Carbon, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension & Geometry, FlexPivot chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5" headtube (1-1/8" reducer), 148x12mm thru-axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc (160mm native)

Fork

Cannondale Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon — 120mm travel, Chamber Damper, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 50mm offset, TwistLoc Ultimate dual remote lockout

Wheelset

Rims

DT Swiss XCR 1200 Spline — Carbon, 30mm internal width, hookless, tubeless ready

Hubs

DT Swiss Lefty (Front) / DT Swiss 180 Ratchet EXP 36 (Rear), CenterLock, XD driver

Spokes

DT Swiss Aerolite straight-pull (F) / Aerolite & Competition straight-pull (R)

Tyres

Front

Maxxis Rekon Race WT 29x2.4 EXO — Tubeless ready

Rear

Maxxis Aspen WT 29x2.4 EXO — Tubeless ready

Drivetrain

Crankset

SRAM XX SL T-Type Crankset — 34T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide — Ceramic

Chain

SRAM XX SL T-Type — 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type

Shifter

SRAM AXS T-Type Ultimate Pod Controller

Front Derailleur

N/A

Cockpit

Handlebar / Stem

SystemBar XC-One Flat — Carbon integrated bar/stem, internal routing, 760mm width, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, -6° stem

Grips

ESI Chunky Silicone — 32mm

Headset

Acros ICR

Brakes

Brakes & Levers

SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth — 4-piston hydraulic disc

Rotors

SRAM CLX — 180mm (F) / 160mm (R)

Finishing Kit

Saddle

Prologo Dimension NDR — Tirox rails

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb AXS — 31.6mm, 150mm travel

Pedals

Not included

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  • Proper and detailed sizing – It takes years of experience to know what size works best for you, and for growing kids as well
  • Professionally built and inspected by an experienced bicycle technician
  • Free minor adjustments for 30 days from purchase
  • Free first tuneup between 3 and 6 months from purchase – valued at $149 – does not include parts
  • The Best Ongoing Workshop Team team for years of happy riding and well-maintained equipment
  • Lifetime Warranty on bike frames and Limited Warranty on complete bikes, subject to brand-specific inclusions
  • Parts Warranty on the drivetrain and key components, depending on brand and part

Also, depending on the rider’s needs and the type of bike, we regularly offer additional assistance with:

  • Saddle recommendations for optimising fit and comfort
  • Proper shoe, arch support & pedal setup advice
  • Suspension setup for mountain bikes
  • Custom sizing assistance to take a bike beyond getting the right size, like handlebar width & rotation, reach and grip
  • Recommendations on tyre pressure, tyre/tread changes, and tubeless conversions
  • Advice on nutrition, cold-weather riding, bike packing, riding techniques, event training and many other areas

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Stock levels are improving this year and if we don’t have it in store it’s probably on it’s way! Supply chain issues have all bike brands experiencing significant delays. For some popular models and sizes we are taking preorders against future arrivals. Those with pre-orders in place will get priority allocations when limited stock arrives. 03 9557 6461