Cannondale Scalpel

[samson99]

Hello guys,

 

Quick question: I currently ride a GT Zaskar hardtail 26". I can get a good deal on a second hand Cannondale Scalpel. But my GT is a medium and the scalpel is a large. Is there a huge difference in the sizes, ie can I ride the large and not feel to much difference (excluding the rear shock, obviously)?

Also, what must I look for on the second frame in order to check whether it is still ok?

 

Thanks in advance.

[kosmonooit]

How tall are you?

 

I am 172cm, and ride medium Scalpel 2000.

 

What model are you looking at?

[samson99]

Cannondale Scalpel 2011 model. I am 175 cm tall.

It would seem that the medium frame would bea better option.

[kosmonooit]

Perhaps - but also take a look in the Cannondale section on the mtbr forum -

 

I would take a close look at the frame for cracks - esp, in the chainstay area. I assume its carbon?

 

Also remember life time warranty only applies to the 1st owner.

[samson99]

Thanks Kosmonooit. Will look at mtbr forum.

Yes it is carbon. I will insure the bike so if it breaks, I am covered.

 

Thanks for your comments.

[samson99]

Do you know who stocks cannondale bikes in the Western Cape?

[CAAD4]

I'm sure I have seen them at Olympic Cycles in the past.

[kandui]

John O Connor (Greenpoint) and Chris Willemse (Durbanville)

[Mellow]

Cannondale Scalpel 2011 model. I am 175 cm tall.

It would seem that the medium frame would bea better option.

think you will get away with a large. the scalpel bb is quite high. just check reach. remember limited stem options on lefty

[rattlesnake]

I wouldnt ride a large frame at 1.75m tall. You wont be optimally positioned on the bike. Dont do it. Reach will be a problem, that wont be fixed with a shorter stem, you will feel too far back on the bike and it will be difficult to keep your front wheel down up steep climbs.

My 2 c worth

Edited April 16, 2012 by rattlesnake

[Mellow]

I wouldnt ride a large frame at 1.75m tall. You wont be optimally positioned on the bike. Dont do it. Reach will be a problem, that wont be fixed with a shorter stem, you will feel too far back on the bike and it will be difficult to keep your front wheel down up steep climbs.

My 2 c worth

agree with you, but still worth trying out the frame.

[Cippo]

Cyclelab also stocks Cannondale I see. Saw some at CL Winelands at Somerset Mall.

[Firemeister]

Cannondale Scalpel 2011 model. I am 175 cm tall.

It would seem that the medium frame would bea better option.

Stick to Medium. Large too big for your height.