Inspection
Frame condition
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Cannondale
2016 Cannondale Scalpel 29 Carbon 3
Previous used estimate
$985 - $1,013
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2016 Cannondale Scalpel 29 Carbon 3
12-month projected trend
4%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2016 Cannondale Scalpel 29 Carbon 3
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Scalpel model years
2024$8,044 - $8,276▲ 717% vs. 2016
2023$5,287 - $5,439▲ 437% vs. 2016
2022$2,536 - $2,609▲ 158% vs. 2016
2021$3,962 - $4,076▲ 302% vs. 2016
2020$3,301 - $3,396▲ 235% vs. 2016
2018$1,167 - $1,201▲ 19% vs. 2016
2017$2,374 - $2,442▲ 141% vs. 20162016$985 - $1,013Currently viewing
2015$1,578 - $1,624▲ 60% vs. 2016
2014$1,394 - $1,435▲ 42% vs. 2016Overview
About this bike
Cannondale's Scalpel 29 Carbon 3 cuts into trails just like its namesake, with laser-like precision and scary fast speed. Cannondale pored over every detail to make it one of the lightest full-suspension 29ers in existence with a super stiff, efficient Ballistec HI-MOD carbon frame, oversize BB30 bottom bracket, and a rear through-axle. A RockShox Monarch rear shock with 100mm of travel lets you float through techy terrain with speed and power. The 1.5-inch head tube is paired with Cannondale's Lefty 2.0 fork for razor-sharp handling and pinpoint line selection. Tubeless-ready Stan's rims are matched with Schwalbe's Racing Ralph tires for sure-footed traction on the most demanding courses. And, a 22-speed Shimano Deore/SLX/XT drivetrain has the gears you need whether the trail is cruising up or flying back down. Scrubbing speed is always easy with Magura's disc brakes at your command and Cannondale's own post, stem, and bars are ready for trail action.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Lefty 2.0, 100mm, XLR Isolated Damper Technology with XC+ tune and X-Loc Full Sprint remote, 50mm offset
- Component Hubs
- Front: Lefty SL; Rear: SRAM X9, 142x12mm
- Component Stem
- Cannondale C1
- Product Family
- Scalpel
- Component Chain
- KMC X10, 10-speed
- Component Frame
- Scalpel 29, 100mm, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, Zero Pivot seatstay, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube
- Component Tires
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29 x 2.1, tubeless ready
- Component Brakes
- Magura MT-RACE w/ Storm SL Rotor , 180/160mm
- Component Saddle
- Prologo K3
- Component Headset
- Cannondale HeadShok Si
- Component Cassette
- SRAM, 10-speed: 11-36
- Component Crankset
- Cannondale Si, BB30
- Component Seatpost
- Cannondale C3
- Component Shifters
- Shimano SLX
- Component Handlebar
- Cannondale C2
- Component Wheel Set
- Stan's ZTR Rapid 29, tubeless ready
- Component Chainrings
- 36/26 CNC Rings
- Component Rear Shock
- RockShox Monarch XX, Full Sprint hydraulic remote, 100mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Cannondale locking grips
- Component Brake Levers
- Magura MT-RACE
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Cannondale aluminum PressFit30
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M786, Shadow Plus
- Component Fork Brand Model
- Lefty 2.0, 100mm, XLR Isolated Damper Technology with XC+ tune and X-Loc Full Sprint remote, 50mm offset
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano Deore
- Component Frame Construction
- Scalpel 29, 100mm, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, Zero Pivot seatstay, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube
- Frame Construction
- Scalpel 29, 100mm, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, Zero Pivot seatstay, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube
- Fork Brand & Model
- Lefty 2.0, 100mm, XLR Isolated Damper Technology with XC+ tune and X-Loc Full Sprint remote, 50mm offset
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Monarch XX, Full Sprint hydraulic remote, 100mm
- Hubs
- Front: Lefty SL; Rear: SRAM X9, 142x12mm
- Tires
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29 x 2.1, tubeless ready
- Crankset
- Cannondale Si, BB30
- Bottom Bracket
- Cannondale aluminum PressFit30
- Chain
- KMC X10, 10-speed
- Seatpost
- Cannondale C3
- Saddle
- Prologo K3
- Handlebar
- Cannondale C2
- Headset
- Cannondale HeadShok Si
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Deore
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M786, Shadow Plus
- Stem
- Cannondale C1
- Brake Levers
- Magura MT-RACE
- Brakes
- Magura MT-RACE w/ Storm SL Rotor , 180/160mm
- Cassette
- SRAM, 10-speed: 11-36
- Chainrings
- 36/26 CNC Rings
- Fork
- Lefty 2.0, 100mm, XLR Isolated Damper Technology with XC+ tune and X-Loc Full Sprint remote, 50mm offset
- Frame
- Scalpel 29, 100mm, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, Zero Pivot seatstay, PF30, 1.5 Si head tube
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX
- Tape/Grips
- Cannondale locking grips
- Wheel Set
- Stan's ZTR Rapid 29, tubeless ready
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.