samson99 Posted April 16, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted April 16, 2012 Share How tall are you? I am 172cm, and ride medium Scalpel 2000. What model are you looking at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Cannondale Scalpel 2011 model. I am 175 cm tall.It would seem that the medium frame would bea better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted April 16, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted April 16, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Do you know who stocks cannondale bikes in the Western Cape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted April 16, 2012 Share I'm sure I have seen them at Olympic Cycles in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted April 16, 2012 Share John O Connor (Greenpoint) and Chris Willemse (Durbanville) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Posted April 16, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattlesnake Posted April 16, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Posted April 16, 2012 Share 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 worthagree with you, but still worth trying out the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted April 16, 2012 Share Cyclelab also stocks Cannondale I see. Saw some at CL Winelands at Somerset Mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemeister Posted April 16, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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