Cannondale Scalpel geometryMTB · 2024 · 4 sizes, from SM to XL
The Cannondale Scalpel is a mtb bike available in 4 sizes, from SM to XL. Stack ranges from 597 to 616 mm and reach from 425 to 510 mm. Its geometry is low and long, with a racing fit.
What size Scalpel do I need?
Enter the stack and reach of a bike that fits you well and we will tell you which size is closest and how to set it up.
Enter your stack and reach to see which size fits you best.
Geometry chart by size
Measurements in mm and degrees, as published by Cannondale. The ones that matter most for choosing a size are in bold.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 597 | 597 | 607 | 616 |
| Reach | 425 | 450 | 475 | 510 |
| Effective top tube | 579 | 597 | 625 | 669 |
| Actual top tube | 536 | 556 | 584 | 630 |
| Head tube length | 90 | 90 | 100 | 110 |
| Head angle | 66.6° | 66.6° | 66.6° | 66.6° |
| Effective seat angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 438 | 442 | 446 |
| Wheelbase | 1,140 | 1,169 | 1,202 | 1,245 |
| Front centre | 709 | 734 | 763 | 802 |
| BB drop | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| BB height | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 |
| Fork offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Trail | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 |
| Standover | 736 | 744 | 752 | 763 |
| Seat tube (method not stated) | 380 | 400 | 445 | 500 |
| Seat angle (method not stated) | 69.2° | 71.0° | 71.7° | 71.7° |
Source: Cannondale official website · data from 11 Nov 2026. Spot a mistake?
Stack and reach of every size
Higher means a taller front end; further right means a longer reach. The blue dot is your search.
Character of each size
Compared with other mtb bikes. Further right means more of that quality.
Bikes with similar geometry (size MD)
The closest size of other mtb models, by stack and reach.
Frequently asked questions
What size Scalpel do I need?
It depends on your position, not just your height. The most reliable way is to compare the stack and reach of a bike that fits you with those of each size (from 597/425 mm in size SM to 616/510 mm in size XL). The size finder on this page shows the closest size and the stem and spacers you would need.
What are the stack and reach of the Scalpel in size MD?
Stack of 597 mm and reach of 450 mm, with an effective top tube of 597 mm and a head angle of 66.6°.
Is the Scalpel a racing or an endurance bike?
Racing. In size MD its stack-to-reach ratio is at percentile 26 of mtb bikes: a low, stretched position.