Cannondale 2021 Scalpel CRB 3 XCFull Suspension Mountain Bike in Black is hailed as the fastest, meanest most capable XC bike money can buy. The focus has been placed in reducing weight without sacrificing suspension, giving the new Scalpel a clear advantage with the most advanced suspension design ever created for an XC bike. Its 200 grams lighter than the previous version. The Scalpels geometry is enhanced by stretching out the reach, slackening the head tube by 2 degrees & making the seat angle steeper by a degree, overall a longer wheelbase & lower standover equate to a more aggressive geometry. What makes the Scalple stand out from the pack is the suspension. Where a lot of competitors reduce the weight of their bike by reducing or making less sophisticated suspension Cannondale has solved the issue by using the patented flex pivot chainstay. These durable carbon plates flex, creating a virtual horst length pivot without the weight or flex of bolts & bearings. The results of this suspension can be felt in the pedalling efficiency & grip, keeping that back tyre close to the ground giving more traction allowing for marginal gains & less wasted energy the Scalpel always feels ready to attack. As well as the changes to geometry & innovative patented flex pivot the Cannondale 2021 Scalpel CRB SE1 has Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, Opp O Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset fork. Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound rear shock. Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless-ready tyres. Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed cassette & Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors brakes. This bike is great forpretty sure this will be another groundbreaking bike from Cannondale. Low weight, great suspension, no compromise. The Scalpel has the tech to make a difference & is the ultimate Cross country bike for efficiency & speed on any trail. Features All-New, 120mm travel, Ballis Tec Carbon, Proportional Response Tuned, Flex Pivot Chainstay, PF30-83, Tapered Headtube, Speed Release 12mm thru-axle, Ai Offset, Stash compatible Lefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, Opp O Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offset fork Fox Float DPS Performance Elite EVOL, remote lockout, adjustable rebound rear shock Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29 x 2.25", Addix Compound, tubeless-ready tyres Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed cassette Shimano Deore M6000 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors brakes