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Owner's Manual Supplement
READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR
CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER'S MANUAL.
Both contain important safety information. Keep
both for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Scalpel Owner’s Manual Supplement READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL. Both contain important safety information. Keep both for future reference.
  • Page 2 Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement Safety Messages In this supplement, particularly important information is presented in the following ways: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. NOTICE Indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage.
  • Page 3 Maintenance ....... 32 your bike; obtain and read all of them. Please contact your Authorized Cannondale Dealer immediately if you need a manual or supplement, or have a question about your bike. You may also contact us using the appropriate country/region/location information.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement SAFETY INFORMATION Important Composites Inspection & Crash Damage Message Of Carbon Frames/Forks After A Crash Or Impact: Your bike (frame and components) is made Inspect frame carefully for damage. See from composite materials also known as PART II, Section D.
  • Page 5 Improper mechanical work fasteners. increases the risk of an accident. Any bicycle accident has risk of serious injury, paralysis or death. To minimize risk we strongly recommend that owners always have mechanical work done by an Authorized Cannondale Dealer. 137384...
  • Page 6 Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement Maximum Fork Length Maximum Fork Length is an important frame safety testing specification for front suspension mountain bikes. You must observe the measurement when installing headset parts, headset adapters, installing and adjusting a fork, and selecting replacement forks.
  • Page 7 English Rear Shocks Minimum Seat Post Insert Select only compatible shocks and forks Make sure at least 100 mm of the seat for your bike. Do not modify your bike in post is inserted into the frame at all any way to mount one. times.
  • Page 8 Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement Tire Size x Maximum Width Observe the Tire Size x Maximum Width for your bike found in the “Specifications” page of this manual. Mounting the wrong size tires can result in the tires hitting the fork or frame when riding. If this happens, you can lose control of your bike and you can be thrown off, a moving tire can be stopped because it touches the fork or frame.

  • Page 9: Technical Information

    English TECHNICAL INFORMATION Specifications Item Specification Rear Travel 100 mm, SE: 120 mm Head Tube UPR: 1-1/8”, LWR: 1-1/2” Headset FSA Orbit C-40-ACB No. 42 Bottom Bracket: Type/ Width PF30 / 83 mm Front Derailleur Seat Post: Dia./Binder 31.6 mm / 34.9 mm 100 mm Min.
  • Page 10 Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement Geometry 75 mm E’ SCALPEL SCALPEL SE Size Wheel Size (in) Seat Tube Length (cm) Top Tube Horizontal (cm) 56.7 59.9 62.2 64.4 60.2 62.5 64.8 Top Tube Actual (cm) 53.1 55.3 57.7 60.3 53.1 55.3...
  • Page 11 Use the specified bottom bracket tools when servicing. Consult with your Cannondale Dealer on the quality and compatibilty of any proposed replacement component. Do not use chemical solvents to clean. Do not remove frame material or use surfacing tools on bottom bracket shell.
  • Page 12 Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement Main Pivot 15-20 N·m Loctite™ 243 Torque this side. Hold this side. Loctite™ 243 Identification 1. Main Pivot Axle 2. Pivot Bolt No grease 3. Cable Guide Lightly apply grease to outside surfaces of the main pivot axle (1).
  • Page 13 English Swingarm Cable Funnel Identification 2-3 N·m 1. Swingarm 2. Cable Funnel 3. Spacer (10X6 mm) 4. Dropper Foam 5. Tie 6. Bolt Item (3), installed before the cable funnel (2) 7. Rear Derailluer is installed prevents chain funnel rotation 8.
  • Page 14 Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement Seat Tube Fender Identification 1. Seat Tube 2. Fender The fender (2) shields the frame opening from intrusion and accumulation of dirt, debris and water thrown by a rotating tire. The fender has adhesive tape on the seat tube (1) facing surface.
  • Page 15 English Seat Stay / Chain Stay Protectors This inside surface is a chain controlling surface. Incidental chain contact can result in normal wear leading to paint chipping or light scratches. Seat Stay Protectors (1 & 4) - Place close to dropoput on center of tube.
  • Page 16 Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement Downtube Protectors Upper Protector (1) Place in middle of bend in center of tube. Item not used on size SM. Lower Protector (2) Center relief cuts over tube bend as shown. Position forward from BB shell hole as shown.
  • Page 17 “garage” inside of the front triangle. Cable tie the dropper The Scalpel has tube in tube routing in the cable to this guide. This makes sure the rear triangle, which feeds into a rubber hose...
  • Page 18 Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement a. Tighten the cable funnel into place with d. Side Notes: the funnel shifted all the way forward in its adjustment slot. b. Attach the rubber hose to the cable funnel with a 5mm wide cable tie. Use the cable tie to cinch the rubber tube down onto the cable funnel.
  • Page 19 English the shift cable housing and brake line into the desired head tube cable port, allowing the cable to exit the frame. a. Make sure the cables will not come into contact with the fork steerer tube. Photo taken at inside headtube showing cable entrance, avoiding steerer tube.
  • Page 20 Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement e. Thread the cable tie through the cable guide on the bottom of the tool storage piece. CBRT-7f CBRT-7e g. The cable sleeve and foam tube should be checked for wear at least once per season.
  • Page 21 English Chain Guide Setup c. Torque the main pivot to 15Nm. To set up the chain guide: a. Shift into the largest cog on the cassette. CNG-3 2. Hold the chain guide in place while torquing. CNG-1 d. The lower surface of the chain guide should be 3mm above the chain.
  • Page 22 Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement e. Confirm the chain guide is operating properly by pulling the chain towards the outside of the bike, attempting to derail the chain, while pedaling it forward (by hand) in the work stand. The chain should not come off of the guide.
  • Page 23 190 mm SCALPEL: 40 mm Rear Stroke SCAPEL SE: 45 mm SCALPEL: 25%, 10 mm Recommended Sag SCAPEL SE: SE: 25%, 11 mm Setting Sag Set the air pressure according to for you body weight. Follow the shock manufacturer’s instruction for pressurizing the shock.
  • Page 24 Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement Shock Link NOTICE Mount shocks in orientation shown: controls forward and facing down as shown. Front Shock Bolt (14) & Small Washer (15) - Ensure the small washer (15) is used. Ensure the front shock bolt inserts through the shock eyelet when you insert the bolt.
  • Page 25 English N·m N·m N·m N·m Identification 1. Rear Shock 6. Eyelet Centering Spacers 11. Spacer 2. Rear Shock Adjusters 7. Left Cap Cover 12. Bearing Spacer 3. Shock Link Assy 8. Right Cap Cover 13. Pivot Axle Bolt 4. Link Shock Pin 9.
  • Page 26 USE ONLY 3 mm “Ai” OFFSET REAR WHEELS. Incorrect wheel offset can damage your frame. Standard wheel assembled on this frame will result in insufficient tire clearance leading to rubbing and serious frame damage. This kind of damage is not covered by the Cannondale Limited Warranty. Building/Truing a Wheel If you chose to build, or true the wheel, make sure the 3 mm offset is present.
  • Page 27 English Hanger Replacement 2 N·m • Before installing a new hanger, be sure to clean any dirt or debris on the dropout with a nylon brush (old toothbrush). • Inspect the area for any damage. • Lightly grease the dropout surface. •...
  • Page 28 Down Tube - Cover/Tool Carrier The downtube of the Scalpel supports the use of a tool carrier (3) developed specifically for the frame. The tool carrier is an optional item. A water bottle cage can be mounted above the carrier. The tool carrier contains a specific multi-tool (4), a tire repair plug tool (5), and a mounting for a C02 tire inflation device (6).
  • Page 29 English N·m No Loctite 137384...

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    SS Inboard Frame Protector K34031 HT Rub Guard Clear Protectors K32021 DT Blank Cable Guide K32031 DT Tool Cable Guide w/ CO2 Retainers K91001 Scalpel Shock Bolt Upper K91011 Scalpel Shock Reducer Lower K34011 Scalpel Link Covers Right and Left 137384...
  • Page 31 Not on size SM N·m For use with dropper post spec frames only. Tubing length 650 mm Part Number Description K91021 Scalpel Suspension Link 29 /w brgs K11001 Scalpel Rear Fender K11011 Scalpel Chainguide Complete K11021 Scalpel Chainguide Top K91031...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Scalpel - Owner’s Manual Supplement MAINTENANCE The following table lists only supplemental maintenance items. Please consult your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more information on basic bike maintenance. Item Frequency Cable Routing - Make sure control cables are in place, Before first ride undamaged and attached securely.
  • Page 33 English...
  • Page 34 WWW.CANNONDALE.COM © 2020 Cycling Sports Group Scalpel Owner’s Manual Supplement 137384 CANNONDALE USA CANNONDALE EUROPE CANNONDALE UK Cycling Sports Group, Inc. Cycling Sports Group Cycling Sports Group Europe, B.V. 1 Cannondale Way, Hanzepoort 27, 7575 DB, Oldenzaal Vantage Way, The Fulcrum, contact@cyclingsportsgroup.com...

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