Cannondale Scalpel 29er Project

[jmunoz]

I plan on building a Cannondale Scalpel 29er, my goal is 19.5 lbs. I weigh 120lbs so I have no weight limit problems I plan on getting the Scalpel carbon 2, and part it out.
Here are the specs! Feel free to make any suggestions!

Frame: Cannondale Scalpel 29er Hi-mod carbon size large
Fork: Cannondale 90mm Lefty carbon XLR hybrid (owned)
Crank: Sram XX1 175mm w/ 32t
Shifter: Sram XX1 gripshift
Cassette: Sram XX1 10-42
Chain: Sram XX1
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Sram XX1
Wheels: No Tube's Race Gold's
Tires: Don't know yet, but it has to be Maxxis
Pedals: Crank Brother Eggbeater 4Ti (owned)
Brakes: Formula R1 Racing (ordered)
Rotors: Ashima Ai2 (ordered)
Handlebar: Ax lightness Poseidon 700mm (ordered)
Stem: Cannondale OPI 90mm
Grips: ESI racer's edge or chunky
Saddle: Smud Carbon (owned)
Seat Post: New Ultimate Evo 31.6X410 (owned)
Rear Shock: RockShox Monarch RT3


Here's a picture of the lefty.

Stay tuned!

[xc71]

Should be a rocket! I'd go with Kettle carbon brake rotors. Your 120 lbs. & riding a large ?

[down2ride]

Looking forward to the build.

[jmunoz]

Unfortunately , I already ordered the Ashimas. I thought about buying the Kettle Cycle rotors through the kickstarter.com but, I was too late. Yes, I ride a large and I'm 120lbs, I'm a 15 year old kid.

[jmunoz]

Some pictures of what I already own.


Smud Carbon Saddle


New Ultimate Evo seat post 31.6X410


Crank Brothers Eggbeater 4Ti ( I need a rebuild kit, and an end cap.)

[down2ride]

Congrats on the "A" Honor Roll!

[jmunoz]

Thanks hahaha

[texasnavy05]

I wish I had that kind of money when I was 15.

[eliflap]

8,7 kg is my prediction

[limba]

Ritchey grips are lighter than either of the ESI's. They cost 7 dollars so if you don't like them who cares.
If you're rebuilding your Eggs there are mods to make them even lighter. It was discussed here or on the weightweenie's site. Do a search.
Also, if you really want to geek out, Eli has been there and done that for everything Cannondale related. He should be posting his newest bike soon.

[jmunoz]

@Limba I will be running XX1 gripshift , I don't know if they will fit in the plastic adapter that holds the grip with the shifter.

[limba]

Ohhhhh... not sure about that. Good thinking. Hmmm, I wonder if Nino/Team Ritchey will use Gripshift next season. I bet Ritchey comes out with something compatible if he hasn't already.

You could always use just the left one and save something like 8 grams.

[jmunoz]

Good thinking!

[Rev. 14]

Offering suggestions, lighter crankset, Raceface Next SL.

Race Face 2012

[Epic XC]

Does that take an XX1 chain ring?

[Afrobiker]

Tires: Don't know yet, but it has to be Maxxis

Jorge Jr, you and your brother always have tire problems! Damn strong riders with such ill rubber fates. Negate the weight and go with some stronger side walls!! Ha!

Curious, building up a new 29er, has to be Maxxis wheels, are you guys doing something with the new Cannondale/Sho-Air squad?

[jmunoz]

Hey man! maybe I'll be fast too fast for flats if I have a light bike!
I have nothing to do with the Cannondale/Sho-Air team, my team just got a sponsorship from Maxxis that's all.

[jmunoz]

Change of plans! There were no Scalpels available soon, so I took a glance at Fleabay and got a sweet deal on a new 2012 Flash frame! Turns out that the largest size of handlebars that Ax Lightness makes is 660mm , so I had to exchange for a MCFK . Now , these are the new specs!

Frame: Cannondale Flash 29er Hi-mod carbon size large (ordered)
Fork: Cannondale 90mm Lefty carbon XLR hybrid (owned)
Crank: Sram XX1 175mm w/ 36t and 32t (ordered)
Shifter: Sram XX1 gripshift (ordered)
Cassette: Sram XX1 10-42 (ordered)
Chain: Sram XX1 (ordered)
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Sram XX1 (ordered)
Wheels: No Tube's Race Gold's
Tires: Don't know yet, but it has to be Maxxis
Pedals: Crank Brother Eggbeater 4Ti (owned)
Brakes: Formula R1 Racing (ordered)
Rotors: Ashima Ai2 (ordered)
Handlebar: MCFK 700 UD (ordered)
Stem: Extralite OC 90mm (ordered)
Steerer: MCFK Lefty carbon steerer (ordered)
Grips: ESI racer's edge or chunky
Saddle: Smud Carbon (owned)
Seat Post: MCFK 27.2X400mm (ordered)
Rear Skewer: Tune DC17 (ordered)

[limba]

Bottle cages? Blackburn Slicks are $11 and 23ish grams. They look good, feel kinda cheap but I haven't broken one yet. If you want something fancy Ti. King and carbon Mandibles always get great reviews.

[jmunoz]

@ Limba I already have 2 Blackburn Camber carbon bottle cages.

[tazducks]

i sent you a message, i have some wheels for you...

[Vegard]

I'm impressed, I wish I had your dedication when I was your age!

[jmunoz]

@Vegard Thanks for the props!

[jmunoz]

Just received this picture from my brother. I'm so stoked about this build.

[jmunoz]

Sorry for double posting the picture!