Cannondale24 LAB71 Scalpel Carbon Lefty

R 219,999.00 inc. VAT

Hold on Tight

Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again.

Model Description

The ultimate form of Cannondale’s XC racing prowess, the LAB71 Scalpel is a cross-country dream machine. First, Series 0 carbon construction creates our most advanced Scalpel frame ever. It’s then built up with DT-Swiss’s lightest, fastest wheelset – the XRC 1200 Spline, a Shimano XTR Di2 T-Type wireless electronic 1×12-speed drivetrain, our one-piece SystemBar XC-One carbon cockpit, and the incomparable Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon fork.

What it’s for

The thrill of speed. Winning World Cup XC and Marathon races. High-speed trail slaying. Admiring in the sunlight.

Highlights

  • Ultralight Series 0 Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry
  • Lefty Ocho Carbon – the smoothest, most advanced, most precise-handling XC fork in the world. Carbon upper, 120mm travel, with a TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout.
  • Lab71 painted SystemBar XC-One integrated carbon handlebar and stem
  • RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate rear shock with TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout.
  • Shimano XTR Di2 Spec
  • DT Swiss’s lightest, fastest MTB wheelset, the XRC 1200 Spline carbon

Description

Specs

Details

  • Platform

  • Model Name

    Scalpel LAB71
  • Model Code

    C24103U

Frameset

  • Frame

    Scalpel LAB71, Series 0 Carbon construction, 120mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geometry, FlexPivot Chainstay, full internal cable routing, 73mm BSA, 1.5″ headtube with 1-1/8″ upper reducer/internal cable guide, 148x12mm thru axle, 55mm chainline, UDH, post-mount disc – 160mm native
  • Fork

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

    Acros ICR
  • Rear Shock

    RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound, 190×45, TwistLoc Ultimate remote dual lockout

Drivetrain

  • Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XTR Di2 M9200

    • Model: RD-M9250 (Long Cage SGS for 10-51T cassette, Medium Cage GS for 9-45T cassette)

    • Technology: SHIMANO SHADOW ES – slimmer, stronger design with impact-deflecting shape, skid-plate, and solid pulleys

    • Automatic Impact Recovery: Returns derailleur to original position after a crash

    • Battery: Built-in 305mAh rechargeable battery (replaces clutch, no maintenance needed)

    • Wireless: Fully wireless with Bluetooth integration via Shimano’s app 

  • Shifters

    • Model: SW-M9250-IR Di2 Shift Switch (I-SPEC EV compatible)

    • Features: Adjustable shift speed, haptic feedback, programmable third button (e.g., trim, custom functions), rubberized grip

  • Chain

    CN-M9100 12-speed, HG+ compatible (backward compatible with existing Shimano 12-speed chains)
  • Crank

    • XC (FC-M9200): Hollow forged arms, 168mm Q-factor, 32T chainring

    • Enduro (FC-M9220): Stronger spindle, 176mm Q-factor, 160–175mm lengths

    • Chainline: 55mm (0mm offset chainring) 

  • Rear Cogs

    • 10-51T: Standard long-cage range for all-mountain/enduro

    • 9-45T: Lighter, more compact, 500% gear range (ideal for racing) 

Brakes

  • Brakes

    • Model: BR-M9200 (2-piston for XC, 4-piston for enduro)

    • Features: Lightweight magnesium levers (XC), improved pad design, 3.5° engagement angle 

     

Wheels

  • Rims

    DT Swiss XRC 1200 SPLINE, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready
  • Spokes

    DT Swiss Aerolite straight pull (F) / Aerolite & Competition straight pull (R)
  • Tire Size

    2.4
  • Wheel Size

    29
  • Hubs

    DT Swiss Lefty, 6-bolt (F) / DT Swiss 180 Ratchet EXP 36, centerlock, XD driver (R)
  • Tires

    (F) Maxxis Rekon Race WT, 29×2.4″, EXO Protection, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Aspen WT, 29×2.4″, EXO Protection, tubeless ready

Components

  • Handlebar

    SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon, integrated bar/stem, internal cable routing, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 760mm width, -6° stem, 1-1/8″ clamp
  • Stem

    SystemBar XC-One Flat, carbon integrated bar/stem
  • Grips

    RockShox Smooth Silicone
  • Saddle

    Prologo Dimension NDR, Tirox rails
  • Seatpost

    RockShox Reverb AXS, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)