Author Topic: Full suspension XC frame to replace Cannondale Scalpel  (Read 5181 times)

Ghandy

Full suspension XC frame to replace Cannondale Scalpel
« on: May 31, 2026, 06:39:23 AM »
Hi guys,

I am looking to replace my 2021 Scalpel mtb, some things bothering me are the cannondale proprietary parts, wheels, cranks, serviceability of the lefty fork, etc.
I was hoping you could give me some recommendations for some frames you guys like and why. Also I am happy to look at your builds and get inspired by them.
For now there are so many options, and with our second baby girl just born :D, I don't have the time to check them all.

Some things I would like for the frame are UDH, 2 bottle cage mounts (preferably big bottles) and internal storage is a nice to have. I like the way the scalpel rides but I don't think I need to get the geometry perfect.