My C'dale Scalpel

[CaptainWilier]

Here's my XC ride. I think it's around 24 pounds but don't have a scale for weighing the whole bike. My next change will be cranks and BB. Probably 2x9. This bike works well here in Georgia for tight singletrack and for races so I don't really need any more travel than this.

[bighead]

Nice bike. Those rotors look well dangerous!

[Martin.F]

Really nice bike. I've allways loved the look of the scalpels. Great to see someone that prioritate the most important places first ( rotating weight ), unlike myself .

By the way. Agressive looking rotors

[Mads Kock]

Ai Ai Captain - sweet looking bike!! Good luck with it - have you tried it yet? looks brand new!

[CaptainWilier]

Ai Ai Captain - sweet looking bike!! Good luck with it - have you tried it yet? looks brand new!

Thanks, and yes, I do actually ride it It was just washed and the new wheels, tires, rotors and skewers help with that new bike smell.

[520 Dan]

I had a scalpel and loved it. 22 lbs with nothing crazy. I eventually sold it because I rode my SS 90% of the time and needed the money .

[eliflap]

i sold couple days ago my scalpel 3000 frame

after 4 years of full service

completely satisfacted

[CaptainWilier]

I had a scalpel and loved it. 22 lbs with nothing crazy. I eventually sold it because I rode my SS 90% of the time and needed the money .

I want to get my bike down to 22 lbs but not sure what to do next without spending a fortune. Like I said, probably cranks. I want to get rid of the octalink bb first and foremost. I'm still thinking a Raceface crank made into a 2 X 9 with a 28 inner and a 40 middle with no outer ring. This would have to be done with the 104/64 4 arm crankset. Hope it will work.

[STATO]

Hi CaptainWilier,

Whats your opinion on the performance of those A2Z rotors?

also, why 28 inner? would 30 middle not be low enough (less bolts also, especially if you use a 4 arm crank.) or are you going to a road 12-27t cassette.


Cheers,
Rich.

[CaptainWilier]

Hi CaptainWilier,
Whats your opinion on the performance of those A2Z rotors?
also, why 28 inner? would 30 middle not be low enough (less bolts also, especially if you use a 4 arm crank.) or are you going to a road 12-27t cassette.
Cheers,
Rich.

Hey STATO, I, sadly, put the wheels and rotors on last week and have not had a chance to ride it yet. They stop me fine in my parking lot though.
I would like a 28 ring because I do use my 22(triple) around here some, we do have some Steep hills, and I think a 29 or 30 would be too large. I'm running a 11-34 rear and want to try the 2x9 so I think the 28 would be ok.