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© Cycling Sports Group 06/2010. All prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Orders subject to approval at our European headquarters.

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ThE ULTImaTE OvErmOUNTaIN mEgabIkE. TakE yOUrSELF whErE LIFTS caN’T.

Named after the two-handed broadsword, claidheamh mòr, favored by those legendarily tough Scottish warriors, the new Cannondale Claymore is for those dedicated freaks who like to earn their adrena-lin with a little sweat and really live to explore what’s possible in terrain no lift will ever serve.

Cross-mountain descender? Big-mountain trail bike? Now, riders have been stuck with hard choices: long travel coil shock and slack geometry for aggressive ripping or shorter travel air shock and steeper geometry for climbing and rolling terrain. Never before has a bike allowed you to pedal so much downhill with potential to pedal up the hill so easily.

The radical new “two shocks in one” DYAD shock technology, engi-neered and manufactured by FOX Racing Shox in collaboration with Cannondale, brings unprecedented versatility and rideability to the Big Mountain category. Out on the trail, a handlebar lever allows you to toggle between a lower volume, cross country air shock for rolling and climbing terrain, and a high volume, linear air shock for aggressive descents. Switching between the modes also alters the bike’s geometry, keeping the rider in the proper position for the terrain. It’s literally like being able to change shocks from XC to downhill at the flip of a switch.

Adding to this versatility is the two-position shock mount, which allows you to further customize the geometry and handling to perfectly match your terrain and riding style. Cutting edge design and Cannondale’s famous aluminum expertise creates a super light, super durable frame while sophisticated kinematics and linkage design maximize center-stiffness and optimize suspension performance. No other bike on the market can deliver such no-com-promise performance across the whole range of mountain terrain. Claymore. Adjust your attitude.

rEar ShOck TEchNOLOgy1. DyaD rT2 ShOck

The new DYAD shock represents a game-changing advance in rear suspension technology. This is the first shock that provides two completely different shock options in one package – the Elevate and Flow settings. Two totally different air spring volumes, two completely separate damping circuits with separate compression damping settings and separate rebound adjustments. It is funda-mentally like having two different shocks available to you at the flick of a switch.

In the 180 mm Flow setting, the shock’s L.A.S. (linear airspring technology) provides a spring rate that is virtually identical to a coil spring and mates it with speed sensitive damping circuits tuned for maximum descending performance. In the 110 mm Elevate set-

ting, the air spring volume is reduced, providing a firm, progressive spring rate, mated to damping circuits optimized for trail riding and climbing performance.

2. TwO POSITION ShOck mOUNT

The Claymore’s versatility starts with two shock mounting options. Changing between the two positions changes your BB height by 1.2 cm and your head angle by a full degree. Choose the geometry that best suits your terrain and riding style, and let the DYAD’s dual nature do the rest.

3. aTTITUDE aDjUST

It’s pretty obvious that attacking steep climbs requires a different attitude than charging aggressive descents, but “Attitude” is also an aircraft term that refers to the angle of a craft relative to the horizon. The Claymore offers riders two ways to adjust their “atti-tude”. First, the two-position shock mount allows the base geometry to be adjusted to suit the terrain and riding style. Then switch-ing between the DYAD shock’s two settings radically alters the Claymore’s geometry: low and stable for flowing descents, steep and forward for efficient climbing.

DYAD’s dual modes counteract the inability of traditional shocks to account for changes in rider position and bike geometry when climbing. As the terrain points up, the bike and rider’s center of mass shifts rearward, compressing the shock and increasing the sag, forcing the rider to hunch forward to keep the front wheel weighted. The DYAD’s Elevate setting reduces the sag, raising the BB, making the steering angle steeper, and keeping the rider in a position that more closely mimics their position on the flats.

4. PULL ShOck DESIgN

The pull shock design of the Claymore places the shock’s mass just above the BB keeping the bike’s center of gravity low and centered and making the bike both extremely stable and supremely flickable. It also equalizes forces and concentrates stresses in the super strong BB node.

5. EcS-Tc (ENhaNcED cENTEr STIFFNESS-TOrSION cONTrOL) SySTEm

The Claymore’s shock linkage uses thru axles which are clamped on both sides, effectively tying the two sides together and dramatically increasing the system stiffness. Ultra-wide bearing placement, double bearings at rear dropouts and a unique linkage-bearing pre-load system eliminates freeplay in the rear suspension, improving center-stiffness and enhancing control.

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Cannondale’s trademark double-pass smooth welds, and SmartFormed, septuple-butted, heat-treated 6069 series aluminum. The down tube alone has seven different wall thicknesses, created by butting the tube along its length, then mechanically shaping the tube, then hydro-forming it into the final shape. Incredibly labor intensive and difficult, it shows Cannondale’s continued mastery of the aluminum arts.

7. bOx SEcTION cONSTrUcTION

To maximize strength and stiffness while reducing weight in crucial high-load areas, the BB node, shock link and seat stay bridge are hollow, box-section construction. The two halves of each piece are forged, precision-machined, welded together and heat-treated, forming extremely stiff, strong and light structures. Difficult, costly, and time consuming, it is details like these that make the Claymore truly exceptional.

8. x-12 ThrU axLE

The X-12 thru axle and dropout system provides the stiffness of a 12 mm thru axle with the quick wheel changes and ease of use of a quick-release wheel. The two-sided derailleur hanger is much stiffer than traditional single-sided hangers.

9. UNINTErrUPTED SEaT TUbE

Forget interrupted seat tube designs; a full seat tube provides the maximum possible structural strength.

10. cLaShNIkOv TOP TUbE

The Clashnikov top tube, with its distinctive vertically tapered seat tube yoke and massive diameter at the head tube delivers tremen-dous stiffness and strength to the top tube/seat tube and top tube/head tube junctions, while its ultra low standover height permits maximum maneuverability.

11. DIabLO SI hEaD TUbE

Sometimes bigger really is better. The 66.6 mm outer diameter of the head tube provides exceptional stiffness for precise handling and burly, confidence-inspiring strength. Headset cups are elimi-nated saving weight. The 1.5” steerers are significantly lighter, stiffer and stronger than tapered steerers.

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A Seat Tube Length (cm/in) 39.5/15.6 43.0/16.9 47.0/18.5 51.0/20.1

B Top Tube Horizontal (cm/in) 54.9/21.6 58.2/22.9 61.1/24.1 64.3/25.3

C Top Tube Actual (cm/in) 52.9/20.8 55.6/21.9 58.2/22.9 61.3/24.1

D Head Tube Angle Hi BB 66.5° 67.0° H H

D Head Tube Angle Low BB 65.5° 66.0° H H

E Seat Tube Angle Effective 73.0° 72.6° 72.1° 71.8°

F Standover Hi BB (cm/in) 73.7/29.0 75.6/29.8 78.2/30.8 80.7/31.8

F Standover Low BB (cm/in) 72.6/28.6 74.5/29.3 77.1/30.3 79.6/31.3

G Head Tube Length (cm/in) 11.5/4.5 13.0/5.1 14.0/5.5 15.0/5.9

H Wheelbase (cm/in) 110.9/43.7 113.2/44.6 115.7/45.6 118.5/46.7

I Front Center (cm/in) 67.6/26.6 69.9/27.5 72.4/28.5 75.2/29.6

J Chain Stay Length (cm/in) 43.3/17.0 H H H

K Bottom Bracket Drop Hi BB (cm/in) 2.0/0.8 H H H

K Bottom Bracket Drop Low BB (cm/in) 0.8/0.3 H H H

L Bottom Bracket Height Hi BB (cm/in) 35.8/14.1 H H H

L Bottom Bracket Height Low BB (cm/in) 34.6/13.6 H H H

M Fork Rake (cm/in) 3.9/1.5 H H H

N Trail (cm/in) 10.5/4.1 10.2/4.0 10.2/4.0 10.2/4.0

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FRAME anew Claymore alloy 180/110mm w/ BB30, ISCG 03, adjustable geometry, SI12 dropouts and 1.5" head tube

FORK b new Fox 36 Talas RC2 FIT 180mm thru20 w/ 1.5" steerer

REAR SHOCK cnew custom Fox Dyad pull-shock w/ adjustable travel and remote lever, 165x60mm

RIMS d Mavic CrossMax SX

HuBS e Mavic CrossMax SX thru20 front & 142x12 rear

SpOKES f Mavic CrossMax SX

TIRES gnew Schwalbe Fat Albert TrailStar front & PaceStar rear 2.4" tubeless-ready

pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i FSA Afterburner 386 BB30 39/27t w/ bashguard

BOTTOM BRACKET l FSA BB30

CHAIN j KMC X10SL CP

REAR COGS k new Shimano XT 11-36t 10sp

FRONT DERAILLEuR m new Shimano SLX direct mount for 10sp

REAR DERAILLEuR n new SRAM X-0 long cage 10sp

SHIFTERS o new SRAM X-9

HANDLEBAR p Syntace Vector 31.8 Carbon 740mm

GRIpS 4 new Cannondale D2 lock-on

STEM q Syntace Force 1.5

HEADSET r Cane Creek 1.5" integrated

BRAKES s new Avid Elixir X-0 Carbon w/ 203-185 rotors

SADDLE u Cannondale Stage w/ crmo rails

SEATpOST v new RockShox Reverb height adjustable 31.6mm w/ zero offset

SIzES w S, M, L, XL

EXTRAS z high pressure pump for rear shock, Syntace X12 rear axle

COLOR 1 (CODE) x Magnesium White (gloss) (WHT)


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FORK b new Fox 36 Talas R open bath 180mm thru20 w/ 1.5" steerer


RIMS d new SunRinglé Charger Pro w/ NoTubes, tubeless-ready

HuBS e SunRinglé Charger Pro thru20 front & 142x12 rear

SpOKES f SunRinglé Charger Pro

TIRES gnew Schwalbe Fat Albert TrailStar front & PaceStar rear 2.4" tubeless-ready

pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i FSA Afterburner 386 BB30 39/27t w/ bashguard


CHAIN j Shimano HG74 10sp

REAR COGS k new Shimano SLX 11-36t 10sp


REAR DERAILLEuR n new Shimano XT SGS 10sp

SHIFTERS o Shimano SLX w/ display

HANDLEBAR p Cannondale C2 18mm riser x 740mm


STEM q Cannondale C2 1.5"


BRAKES s Avid Elixir CR w/ 203-185 rotors


SEATpOST v new Cannondale C2 31.6mm w/ zero offset

SIzES w S, M, L, XL

EXTRAS ztubeless sealant, high pressure pump for rear shock, Syntace X12 rear axle

COLOR (CODE) x Jet Black (matte) (BBQ)


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FORK b new Fox 36 Float R open bath 180mm thru20 w/ 1.5" steerer


RIMS d Mach 1 2.30 Disc HoneyComb 32h

HuBS e Formula DHL91 thru20 front & DHL142 thru12 rear

SpOKES f DT Swiss Champion w/ brass nipples

TIRES g Schwalbe Fat Albert Performance 2.4" folding

pEDALS h Wellgo LU-982

CRANK i new FSA Comet 386 BB30 39/27t w/ bashguard








GRIpS 4 new Cannondale D2 dual-density



BRAKES s Avid Elixir R w/ 203-185 rotors



SIzES w S, M, L, XL


COLOR 1 (CODE) x Jet Black (matte) (BBQ)

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a gO aNywhErE, DO aNyThINg, TwO-bIkES-IN-ONE SUPErbIkE.

Indulge both sides of your personality – No potions needed. With the revolutionary DYAD shock, Jekyll is back with a vengeance and rewriting the rules once again.

ThE ULTImaTE TraIL bIkE The new Jekyll is a go anywhere, ride anything, two-bikes-in-one super-bike. Climb like you’re on an XC bike, descend like you’re on a Big mountain rig, the Jekyll breaks the rules for long travel trail bikes.

Built around radical new shock technology, engineered and manu-factured by FOX Racing Shox in collaboration with Cannondale, Jekyll essentially delivers two different bikes in one.

A handlebar lever toggles between a lower volume, cross country air shock for rolling and climbing terrain, and a high volume, linear air shock for aggressive descents. Switching between the modes also alters the bike’s geometry, appropriately changing the handling and keeping the rider in the proper position for the terrain.

Cutting edge carbon technology creates a lightweight and nearly indestructible frame while sophisticated kinematics and linkage design maximize center-stiffness and optimize suspension per-formance. No other bike on the market can deliver such no-com-promise performance across the whole range of mountain terrain. Jekyll. Adjust your attitude.

rEar ShOck TEchNOLOgy

1. DyaD rT2 ShOck.

The new DYAD shock represents a game-changing advance in rear suspension technology. This is the first shock that provides two completely different shock options in one package – the Elevate and Flow settings. Two totally different air spring volumes, two completely separate damping circuits with separate compression damping settings and separate rebound adjustments. It is funda-mentally like having two different shocks available to you at the flick of a switch.

In the 150 mm Flow setting, the shock’s L.A.S. (linear airspring technology) provides a spring rate that is virtually identical to a coil spring and mates it with speed sensitive damping circuits tuned for maximum descending performance. In the 90 mm Elevate set-ting, the air spring volume is reduced, providing a firm, progressive spring rate, mated to damping circuits optimized for trail riding and climbing performance.

2. aTTITUDE aDjUST

That attacking steep climbs requires a different attitude than charging aggressive descents is pretty obvious, but “Attitude” is also an aircraft term that refers to the angle of a craft relative to the horizon. Switching between the DYAD shock’s two settings radi-cally alters the Jekyll’s geometry and “attitude”: low and stable for flowing descents, steep and forward for efficient climbing.

DYAD’s dual modes counteract the inability of traditional shocks to account for changes in rider position and bike geometry when climbing. As the terrain points up, the bike and rider’s center of mass shifts rearward, compressing the shock and increasing the sag, forcing the rider to hunch forward to keep the front wheel weighted. The DYAD’s Elevate setting reduces the sag, raising the BB, making the steering angle steeper, and keeping the rider in a position that more closely mimics their position on the flats.

3. PULLShOck DESIgN

The pull shock design of the Jekyll places the shock’s mass just above the BB keeping the bikes center of gravity low and centered and making the bike both extremely stable and supremely flickable. It also equalizes forces and concentrates stresses in the super strong BB node.

FramE TEchNOLOgy

4. baLLISTEc carbON

New, High-Strength, High-Impact Carbon construction. Ultra high-strength fibers developed by the Japanese Military for ballistic armoring, and impact-resistant hot-melt resins are used as the primary structural materials of the frame, while high-modulus carbon fibers are used to strategically enhance stiffness. Lighter and stiffer than aluminum, stronger and more durable than steel, BallisTec carbon can shake off rock strikes and impacts that would cripple the competition and their carbon “shields”.

5. EcT (ExPaNDabLE cOrE TEchNOLOgy)

Carbon fiber construction gets its strength and stiffness from the precise orientation of the fibers in a structure. Instead of the flex-ible bladder used in traditional “balloon-in-a-mold” methods, our ECT method of carbon construction uses a special process to hold the fiber strips perfectly in place during molding. This process eliminates carbon “drift” during molding, yielding greater strength, less weight and greater reliability.


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The alloy versions use SmartFormed, septuple-butted, heat-treated 6000 series aluminum. The down tube alone has seven different wall thicknesses, created by butting the tube along its length, then mechanically shaping the tube, then hydro-forming it into the final shape. Labor intensive and difficult, it shows Cannondale’s contin-ued mastery of the aluminum arts.

6. cO-mOLDED aLUmINUm bb NODE

To maximize strength in the crucial, high-load BB/shock mount area we co-mold a high-strength, high-precision, heat-treated CNC’d aluminum BB node into the frame. We pioneered co-molding technology with our Six13 and Scalpel carbon/aluminum frames and have evolved it over the years to bring it to this point. High-strength, non-conductive structural fibers at critical joint areas eliminate any chance of galvanic corrosion and structural degrada-tion. The bond formed between the carbon and the aluminum is actually stronger than the bond of carbon to itself.

7. EcS-Tc (ENhaNcED cENTEr STIFFNESS-TOrSION cONTrOL) SySTEm

The Jekyll’s shock linkage uses thru axles which are clamped on both sides, effectively tying the two sides together and dramatically increasing the system stiffness. Ultra-wide bearing placement, double bearings at rear dropouts and a unique linkage-bearing pre-load system eliminates freeplay in the rear suspension, improving center-stiffness and enhancing control.

8. x-12 ThrU axLE

The X-12 thru axle and dropout system provides the stiffness of a 12 mm thru axle with the quick wheel changes and ease of use of a quick-release wheel. The two-sided derailleur hanger is much stiffer than traditional single-sided hangers.


Forget interrupted seat tube designs; a full seat tube provides the maximum possible structural strength and allows for full seatpost height adjustment.

10. cLaShNIkOv TOP TUbE

The Clashnikov top tube, with its distinctive vertically tapered seat tube yoke and massive diameter at the head tube delivers tremen-dous stiffness and strength to the top tube/seat tube and top tube/head tube junctions, while its ultra low standover height permits maximum maneuverability.

11. SI hEaD TUbE

Sometimes bigger really is better. Cannondale’s trademark Si head tube provides exceptional stiffness for precise handling and burly, confidence-inspiring strength. Headset cups are eliminated, saving weight. The 1.5” steerers are significantly lighter, stiffer and stron-ger than tapered steerers.

12. FULL SIzED waTErbOTTLE

The open front triangle, wide shock-link bearings and sculpted link allows the use of a full sized waterbottle, perfect for short rides or extra capacity for the full day epics.

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D Head Tube Angle 67.7° 67.8° 67.9° 68.0°

E Seat Tube Angle Effective 73.6° H H 73.5°

F Standover (cm/in) 75.2/29.6 75.3/29.6 76.4/30.1 77.7/30.6

G Head Tube Length (cm/in) 13.4/5.3 H H 16.0/6.3

H Wheelbase (cm/in) 110.0/43.3 113.1/44.5 115.5/45.5 118.4/46.6



K Bottom Bracket Drop (cm/in) 1.2/0.5 H H H

L Bottom Bracket Height (cm/in) 35.0/13.8 H H H


N Trail (cm/in) 9.5/3.8 9.5/3.8 9.4/3.7 9.3/3.7

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FRAME anew Jekyll BallisTec Hi-Mod Nano full carbon 150/90mm w/ BB30, ISCG 03, SI12 dropouts and 1.5" head tube

FORK b new Fox 32 Talas TerraLogic FIT 150mm 15QR w/ custom 1.5" steerer


RIMS d CrankBrothers Cobalt tubeless

HuBS e CrankBrothers Cobalt thru15 front & 142x12 rear

SpOKES f CrankBrothers Cobalt

TIRES g new Schwalbe Nobby Nic PaceStar 2.4" tubeless-ready

pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i Cannondale SI Hollowgram SL BB30 for SRAM XX 39/26t

BOTTOM BRACKET l Cannondale BB30 Ceramic


REAR COGS k SRAM XX 11-36t 10sp

FRONT DERAILLEuR m new SRAM X-0 S3 for 10sp

REAR DERAILLEuR n SRAM XX 10sp

SHIFTERS o SRAM XX MatchMaker

HANDLEBAR p Syntace Vector 31.8 Carbon 740mm


STEM q Syntace Force 1.5



SADDLE u new Fizik Tundra2 w/ carbon rails


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FORK b new Fox 32 Talas RLC FIT 150mm 15QR w/ custom 1.5" steerer


RIMS d new SunRingle BlackFlag Pro w/ NoTubes, tubeless-ready

HuBS e SunRingle BlackFlag Pro thru15 front & 142x12 rear

SpOKES f SunRingle BlackFlag Pro


pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i new FSA SL-K 386 BB30 42/32/24t




FRONT DERAILLEuR m new Shimano XT direct e-type for 10sp

REAR DERAILLEuR n new Shimano XTR SGS 10sp

SHIFTERS o Shimano XT w/ display

HANDLEBAR p custom FSA SL-K 18mm riser x 680mm




BRAKES s Avid Elixir CR Carbon w/ 185-185 rotors

SADDLE u Fizik Gobi w/ manganese rails


SIzES w S, M, L, XL


COLOR 1 (CODE) x Berserker Green (gloss) (GRN)

COLOR 2 (CODE) x Charcoal Grey (matte) (GRY)

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FORK b new Fox 32 Talas RL FIT 150mm 15QR w/ custom 1.5" steerer


RIMS d custom SunRinglé BlackFlag Expert Plus w/NoTubes, tubeless-ready

HuBS e SunRinglé BlackFlag Expert thru15 front & 142x12 rear

SpOKES f SunRinglé BlackFlag Expert


pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i FSA Afterburner BB30 42/32/24t





REAR DERAILLEuR n new SRAM X-9 w/ carbon long cage 10sp









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FRAME anew Jekyll alloy 150/90mm w/ BB30, ISCG 03, SI12 dropouts and 1.5" head tube

FORK b new Fox 32 Talas RL open bath 150mm 15QR w/ custom 1.5" steerer


RIMS d DT Swiss M480 32h

HuBS e Formula DC71 thru15 front & DHL142 thru12 rear



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FRAME anew Jekyll alloy 150/90mm w/ BB30, ISCG 03, SI12 dropouts and 1.5" head tube

FORK b new Fox 32 Float RL open bath 150mm 15QR w/ custom 1.5" steerer


RIMS d Mach 1 2.30 Disc HoneyComb 32h

HuBS e Formula DC71 thru15 front & DHL142 thru12 rear


TIRES g Schwalbe Black Shark 2.25", 50 EPI wb

pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i Truvativ FireX 3.3 44/32/22t

BOTTOM BRACKET l included w/ crank

CHAIN j SRAM PC971 9sp

REAR COGS k SRAM PG950 11-34t 9sp

FRONT DERAILLEuR m Shimano SLX direct e-type







BRAKES s new Avid Elixir 3 w/ 185-185 rotors

SADDLE u Cannondale Stage w/ steel rails

SEATpOST v Cannondale C4 31.6mm w/ zero offset

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COLOR 2 (CODE) x Ultra Blue (gloss) (BLU)

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aLL arOUND maraThON rIDINg gOODNESS. FIND yOUr haPPy PLacE.

120 mm of balanced front and rear travel combined with impecable handling make the light, efficient Rz platform the ultimate bike for long trail rides or your favorite marathon event.

Simplicity has its merits. Simple designs can be lighter, stiffer, more durable and, well, simpler than complex ones. The Rz One Twenty is a perfect example of this philosophy. The culmination of years of dual suspension expertise, the extremely refined modified single pivot suspension design of the Rz One Twenty combines plush, efficient suspension with a super light, super stiff System Integrated chassis to deliver a ride that is balanced, poised and fun.

1. STagED TravEL

Specifically customized shocks are paired with a precisely engineered swing link to deliver 120 mm of staged travel – plush in the early part of the stroke, more linear through the middle for efficient pedal-ing and smooth action, and firm at the end to prevent bottoming.

2. SIzE-SPEcIFIc LINkagE

Suspension is a tricky thing. Subtle changes can have a big impact on the system’s performance. So rather than simply repositioning our shock mounts lower to gain the standover needed on smaller frames, we cre-ated an entirely different linkage so that the smaller frames maintain the leverage ratios and shock performance of the larger frames.

3. OPI backbONE

With Cannondale’s One piece Integration approach, we create lighter, stiffer, stronger parts by combining multiple pieces into a single unit. On the Rz’s BackBone, the seat tube, BB shell and

swingarm pivot are 3D forged as a single piece, eliminating excess material and heat affected zones, and providing uniform grain alignment throughout for exceptional strength in this crucial area.

4. SUPErb haNDLINg

The Rz’s geometry splits the difference between our more aggres-sive Jekyll and racy Scalpel. Quick enough for technical trail rid-ing, stable enough to keep you out of trouble when dropping that sketchy section at the end of an all day epic.

5. caNNONDaLE aLUmINUm

Whether it’s our trademark double pass smooth welds or the sophis-ticated butting and shaping of the tubes, the Rz One Twenty is a showcase of Cannondale’s years of aluminum mastery.

6. 1.5” SI hEaD TUbE

Our ultra strong 1.5” Si head tube features integrated bearings, eliminat-ing the weight of headset cups and allowing full System Integration with the unbeatable Lefty or standard 1.5” steerer forks. 1.5” steerers are lighter, stiffer and stronger than tapered steerers.

7. DOwNTUbE waTErbOTTLE ON aLL SIzES

Uncluttered and open front triangle design leaves room for a water bottle within hands reach on all sizes.

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D Head Tube Angle 69.0° H H H

E Seat Tube Angle Effective 73.5° H H H

F Standover (cm/in) 73.1/28.8 76.0/29.9 76.1/30.0 76.0/29.9

G Head Tube Length - (cm/in) 13.4/5.3 H H 16.0/6.3

H Wheelbase (cm/in) 107.6/42.4 110.3/43.4 113.0/44.5 116.0/45.7






N Trail (cm/in) 7.8/3.1 H H H

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FrAME aRZ One Twenty alloy 120mm w/ BB30 backbone and 1.5" HeadShok head tube

ForK b Lefty Ultra alloy w/ PBR and Solo Air OPI

rEAr SHoCK c new RockShox Monarch RT3, 184x45mm

rIMS d new SunRinglé BlackFlag Expert, w/ NoTubes, tubeless-ready

HuBS e SunRinglé BlackFlag Expert Lefty

SpoKES f SunRinglé BlackFlag Expert

TIrES g new Schwalbe Rocket Ron PaceStar 2.25" tubeless-ready

pEDALS h N/A

CrANK i FSA Afterburner BB30 42/32/24t

BoTToM BrACKET l FSA BB30


rEAr CoGS k new Shimano XT 11-36t 10sp

FroNT DErAILLEur m new Shimano XT bottom swing for 10sp

rEAr DErAILLEur n new Shimano XTR SGS 10sp

SHIFTErS o Shimano XT w/ display

HANDLEBAr p Cannondale C2 20mm riser x 680mm

GrIpS 4 new Cannondale D2 lock-on

STEM q new Cannondale OPI adjustable stem/steerer 3D forged

HEADSET r Cannondale SI HeadShok

BrAKES s Avid Elixir CR w/ 185-160 rotors

SADDLE u new Fizik Tundra2 w/ manganese rails

SEATpoST v new Cannondale C2 31.6mm w/ 17mm offset

SIzES w S, M, L, XL

EXTrAS z tubeless sealant

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FRAME aRZ One Twenty alloy 120mm w/ BB30 backbone and 1.5" HeadShok head tube

FORK b Lefty Ultra alloy w/ PBR and Solo Air OPI

REAR SHOCK c new RockShox Monarch RT3, 184x45mm

RIMS d Mavic XM317 Disc 32h

HuBS e Cannondale Lefty SL front & Shimano M525 6b rear

SpOKES f DT Swiss Competition w/ alu ProLock nipples

TIRES g Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance 2.25" folding

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FRONT DERAILLEuR m new SRAM X-7 bottom swing for 10sp







BRAKES s Avid Elixir 5 w/ 185-160 rotors


SEATpOST v new Cannondale C2 31.6mm w/ 17mm offset

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FORK b new Fox 32 Float RL open bath 120mm w/ custom 1.5" steerer

REAR SHOCK c Fox RP2 BV, 184x45mm


HuBS e Shimano M525 6 bolt



pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i new Shimano M552 42/32/24t




FRONT DERAILLEuR m new Shimano SLX bottom swing for 10sp

REAR DERAILLEuR n new Shimano SLX SGS 10sp









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FORK bnew RockShox Recon Silver TK Solo Air 120mm, thru20, R,L w/ Maxle Lite and custom 1.5" alloy steerer

REAR SHOCK c new X Fusion 02 RL2, 184x45mm

RIMS d Mach1 Sub Zero Disc Xtra Lite 32h

HuBS e Formula DHL91 thru20 front & Shimano M475 6b rear



pEDALS h Wellgo flat w/ alloy cage, clip and straps

CRANK i Shimano M4308 Octalink 44/32/22t

BOTTOM BRACKET l Shimano ES25 Octalink

CHAIN j KMC X9.73

REAR COGS k SRAM PG950 11-34t 9sp

FRONT DERAILLEuR m new Shimano Alivio bottom swing for 9sp










SIzES w S, M, L, XL

COLOR 1 (CODE) x Jet Black (gloss) (BLK)



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ScaLPEL

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zErO PIvOTS. zErO cOmPETITION. SchOOL IS NOw IN SESSION.

The new Scalpel is the lightest, stiffest, most responsive dual sus-pension XC race bike in the world. Continuing the tradition of the incredibly successful Scalpel platform, the new Scalpel blends the best attributes of previous designs with the cutting-edge carbon construction techniques used on our record setting Flash frames to create the ultimate cross-country race weapon.

At just 1365 g (3 lbs) for a complete, painted frame, the new Scalpel doesn’t just beat the competition in the weight wars, it obliterates them. Nothing else is even close.

Of course, being the lightest means nothing if stiffness or durability is sacrificed so, in addition to being over 340 g lighter than its pre-decessor, Scalpel also posted some of the best stiffness numbers ever recorded in Tour magazine’s independent third-party tests.

Add in the System Integration of our ultra-light Lefty fork, OPI Stem/Steerer, and BB30 Hollowgram crankset, and you have a package that is so much lighter, so much stiffer and so much more efficient than our competitors, it’s not just in a class by itself, it’s attending an entirely different school.

TEchNOLOgy

1. zErO PIvOT

The heart of the Scalpel design is the zero pivot rear stay system. No bearings, no bushings, nothing to add weight or cause play, just chain stays and seat stays engineered to flex along a given path, providing 80 mm of plush, progressive travel. Through sophisti-cated carbon layup, the stays are designed to flex vertically, while remaining extremely stiff laterally and torsionally.

2. baLLISTEc carbON

Cannondale’s new, High-Strength, High-Impact Carbon. Ultra high-strength fibers, developed by the Japanese Army for ballistic armor-ing, and impact-resistant hot-melt resins are used as the primary structural materials of the frame, while high-modulus carbon fibers are used strategically to enhance stiffness. Lighter and stiffer than aluminum, stronger and more durable than steel, BallisTec carbon can shake off rock strikes and impacts that would destroy Scalpel’s lightweight competition.

3. TUbE2TUbE cONSTrUcTION

Each tube is individually laid up, orienting the unidirectional fibers precisely to resist the tube-specific loads, then the tubes are joined and overwrapped following an equally precise layup schedule. Time consuming, demanding and expensive, this process yields the light-est, stiffest and strongest results.

4. ONE-PIEcE STay aSSEmbLIES

To maximize strength and consistency at the crucial BB/chainstay junction, both chainstays and the entire BB shell are molded as one piece. The seatstay/upper bridge assembly is also molded as a single piece. Lighter, stiffer and stronger.

5. bb30

The soul of System Integration, Cannondale invented the BB30 standard 10 years ago to take crank and frame performance to the next level. Our Hollowgram SL crankset remains the lightest, stiffest production crankset on the market.


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6. OvErSIzED DOwN TUbE

The massive 60 mm diameter down tube provides a rock solid base for power transfer and stable handling.

7. INTEgraTED E-TyPE FrONT DEraILLEUr mOUNT

Shimano and SRAM compatible mount and cable routing.

8. SI hEaD TUbE

Sometimes bigger really is better. In addition to allowing System Integration with the Lefty front suspension systems, Cannondale’s trademark Si head tube eliminates headset cups for weight savings and provides exceptional stiffness for precise handling and burly, confidence-inspiring strength.


Forget interrupted seat tube designs; a full seat tube provides the maximum possible structural strength and allows full seatpost height adjustment.

SIzES: S, M, L, XL


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D Head Tube Angle 69.3 69.6 69.8 70.0

E Seat Tube Angle Effective 74.0 H H H

F Standover (cm/in) 75.9/29.9 75.7/29.8 75.4/29.7 75.4/29.7

G Head Tube Length - (cm/in) 13.4/5.3 H H H

H Wheelbase (cm/in) 107.4/42.3 110.0/43.3 112.8/44.4 115.1/45.3






N Trail (cm/in) 7.7/3.0 7.5/2.9 7.4/2.9 7.2/2.8

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FRAME anew Scalpel BallisTec Hi-Mod full carbon 80mm Zero Pivot SAVE w/ BB30, staged travel and 1.5" HeadShok head tube

FORK b new Lefty Speed Carbon w/ XLR and Solo Air OPI


RIMS d DT Swiss XCR 1.2, 24h front and 28h rear w/ tubeless-ready kit

HuBS e DT Swiss XCR 1.2 Lefty front & ceramic w/ ratchet rear

SpOKES f DT Swiss XCR 1.2

TIRES g new Schwalbe Furious Fred PaceStar 2.0" tubeless-ready

pEDALS h N/A





FRONT DERAILLEuR m SRAM XX S3



HANDLEBAR p new FSA K-Force Light Nano flat 600mm

GRIpS 4 new Cannondale LE SuperLight II lock-on



BRAKES s SRAM XX MatchMaker w/ 160-140 rotors on S,M; 160-160 on L,XL

SADDLE u Fizik Antares w/ carbon rails

SEATpOST v FSA K-Force Light 31.6mm w/ 25mm offset

SIzES w S, M, L, XL

EXTRAS z tubeless sealant, DT Swiss RWS Ti rear quick release

COLOR 1 (CODE) x Cannondale Factory Racing Team (gloss) (REP)


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Color 2


FORK b new Lefty Speed Carbon w/ PBR Lite and Solo Air OPI

REAR SHOCK c Fox RP23 Boost Valve, 165x38mm

RIMS d Mavic CrossMax SLR Disc

HuBS e Mavic CrossMax SLR Lefty

SpOKES f Mavic CrossMax SLR

TIRES g new Schwalbe Racing Ralph PaceStar 2.1" tubeless-ready

pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i new FSA SL-K 386 BB30 42/27t


CHAIN j Shimano M980 10sp

REAR COGS k new Shimano XTR 11-36t 10sp

FRONT DERAILLEuR m new Shimano XTR direct e-type for 10sp


SHIFTERS o new Shimano XTR

HANDLEBAR p FSA SL-K flat 620mm




BRAKES s Magura Marta SL Carbon w/ 160-140 rotors on S,M; 160-160 on L,XL

SADDLE u new Fizik Tundra2 w/ kium rails

SEATpOST v new Fizik Cyrano 31.6mm w/ 25mm offset

SIzES w S, M, L, XL




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Color 2


FORK b new Lefty Speed alloy w/ XLR and Solo Air OPI


RIMS d DT Swiss XCR 1.5 24h w/ tubeless-ready kit

HuBS e DT Swiss XCR 1.5 Lefty front & ratchet rear



pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i FSA Afterburner 386 BB30 42/27t







HANDLEBAR p Cannondale C2 "zero rise" 620mm




BRAKES s Avid Elixir CR Carbon w/ 160-140 rotors on S,M; 160-160 on L,XL


SEATpOST v new Fizik Cyrano 31.6mm w/ 25mm offset

SIzES w S, M, L, XL

EXTRAS z tubeless sealant, DT Swiss RWS rear quick release




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Color 2


FORK b new Lefty Speed alloy w/ PBR Lite and Solo Air OPI

REAR SHOCK c Fox RP2 Boost Valve, 165x38mm

RIMS d DT Swiss XCR 1.7 24h

HuBS e DT Swiss XCR 1.7 Lefty



pEDALS h new CrankBrothers EggBeater 1





FRONT DERAILLEuR m new Shimano SLX direct e-type for 10sp







BRAKES s Avid Elixir R w/ 160-140 rotors on S,M; 160-160 on L,XL



SIzES w S, M, L, XL



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950 gramS OF ImPOSSIbLE.

A carbon hardtail mountain bike that’s lighter than most elite car-bon road bikes?

– Impossible.

An ultra-ultralight carbon frame that’s tougher than most alumi-num mountain bike frames?

– Impossible.

A frame that breaks the mythical 100 Nm/deg/Kg stiffness-to-weight barrier?

– Impossible.

A stiff carbon hardtail that delivers more vertical compliance than the softest titanium frames?

– Impossible.

A frame that is all the above?

– Not only Possible – it’s Reality.

The new Cannondale Flash. World’s lightest mountain frame. World’s best stiffness to weight ratio*, SAvE vertical compliance system, BallisTec High-Impact carbon fiber technology. Lefty and BB30 System Integration.

– Cannondale. Bringing you the impossible since 1971.

Where do you even start? Not since Cannondale rocked the world by bringing oversized aluminum frames into an industry dominated by heavy, flexy steel frames has a frame been such a quantum leap ahead of its competition that it effectively has no competition. The Flash combines radical technologies with innovative engineering to deliver a product that simply turns conventional thinking on its head. An ultra light frame that’s also durable? An ultra stiff and efficient frame that’s also supple and comfortable? Traditional thinking says that to excel in one area, you must sacrifice in anoth-er. Cannondale thinking tells traditional thinking to stuff it.

950 g frame weight, with a world beating stiffness-to-weight ratio of 103 Nm/deg/kilogram, made out of tough-as-nails carbon fiber and smooth like your Daddy’s Caddy. If you are looking for the abso-lute pinnacle in carbon hardtail amazingness, look no further.

1. baLLISTEc carbON

Our High-Strength, High-Impact carbon construction, BallisTec ends the traditional connection between ultra-light carbon frames and fragility. Over. Period. End of story.

Ultra high-strength fibers, developed by the Japanese military for bal-listic armoring, and impact-resistant hot-melt resins are used as the primary structural materials of the frame while the stiffer but more brittle high-modulus carbon fibers are used strategically in protected locations to enhance stiffness. Lighter and stiffer than aluminum, stronger and more durable than steel, BallisTec carbon can shake off rock strikes and impacts that would cripple the competition and their carbon “shields”.


When it comes to minimizing weight and maximizing stiffness, our Tube2Tube construction simply can’t be beat. Each tube is individually laid up, orienting the unidirectional fibers precisely to resist the tube-specific loads, then the tubes are joined and overwrapped following an equally precise lay-up schedule. Time consuming, demanding and expensive, this process yields the lightest, stiffest and strongest results.

3. cONTINUOUS carbON

Uninterrupted stiffening fibers run the entire length of the top tube and seat stays, distributing loads more evenly throughout the frame.

4. ShaPE-OPTImIzED TUbINg

Stripped down to its bare essentials, each tube represents the maxim of “form follows function”: oversized 53 mm round down tube for maximum torsional rigidity, horizontally oversized top tube for lateral rigidity and ovalized Delta seat tube for maximum BB area stiffness. The straight tubing on the Flash shaves the most weight possible by enabling the carbon fibers to pull absolutely straight, which increases the performance of the fiber.

5. SavE vIbraTION ELImINaTION TEchNOLOgy

The chain stays, seat stays and seatpost on the Flash all feature our trademark SAvE technology. Flattened cross-sections and sophisticated carbon layup allows the SAvE features to act like a micro-suspension system, deflecting vertically to absorb trail shock and vibration, while staying extremely rigid laterally for power transfer and confident cornering.

* Frame independently tested at Zedler Fahrradtechnik, February 27, 2009.


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Flash uses postmount disc brake mounts to save the weight of the adapter and reduce the system weight of the complete bike. Our alloy dropouts and disc mounts are lighter and stiffer than most carbon dropouts, but still have the capability of dissipating heat from the disc brake mounts during race-like conditions. Weight sav-ing direct-mount front derailleur point is compatible for Shimano and SRAM.

7. OPTImIzED wEIghT SavINgS ThrOUgh SySTEm INTEgraTION

The Flash is designed around 2x10 drivetrains, ultralight Lefty forks and BB30 Hollowgram SL cranks for the lowest possible overall sys-tem weight and highest possible performance.


Our ultra light, ultra strong 1.5” Si head tube features integrated bearings, eliminating the weight of headset cups and allowing full System Integration with the unbeatable Lefty forks.

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Modeled as an aluminum clone of our boundary breaking FlashCarbon, the Flash Alloy personifies the “less is more” philosophy.With a 6061 aluminum tubeset optimized for light weight and high performance and incorporating Si features such as the 1.5” Si head tube, BB30 system and SAvE micro-suspension rear stays, the FlashAlloy is everything you need and nothing you don’t. Pure and simple.

1. SINcErE ImITaTION

Flash Alloy is our highly successful Flash Carbon rendered in 6061 aluminum. Tipping the scale at a mere 1450 g for a size large, it’s lighter than many of our competitors’ carbon offerings.

2. OPTImIzED TUbESET

Flash Alloy’s 6061 tubing is the cutting edge in aluminum crafting, featuring shaping and oversizing at the more stressed areas of the frame to increase strength, rigidity and torsional resistance, and heat-treated to a T6 hardness for strength and durability.

3. hEaDShOk SI hEaD TUbE

Our ultra strong HeadShok Si head tube features integrated bear-ings, eliminating the weight of headset cups and allowing the use of either full System Integration with Lefty or Fatty, or 1.5’’ / 1’’1/8 steerer forks.

4. SmOOTh wELDS

Where other manufacturers patch welds with putty and paint, a Cannondale weld is a true smooth weld. Cannondale’s trademark double-pass smooth weld technology eliminates the stress-risers and weak points found on traditionally welded frames, enabling us to build lighter, stronger frames.

5. SavE vIbraTION ELImINaTION SySTEm

Optimized chain stay and seat stay shaping provides lateral rigidity while providing vertical compliance for bump absorption and com-fort with no loss in power transfer, and improve rear wheel traction.

6. bb30 SySTEm

Designed by Cannondale 10 years ago, the ultra lightweight, ultra stiff BB30 bottom bracket system has become an industry standard for power transfer, light weight and performance.

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A Seat Tube Length (cm/in) 38.0/15 43.3/17 47.5/18.7 52.5/20.7 57.0/22.4

B Top Tube Horizontal (cm/in) 55.0/21.7 58.5/23 61.4/24.2 62.9/24.8 63.7/25.1

C Top Tube Actual (cm/in) 53.8/21.2 56.3/22.2 58.9/23.2 60.8/23.9 62.5/24.6

D Head Tube Angle 70.0° H H H H

E Seat Tube Angle Effective 73.5° 73.5° 73.0° 72.5° 72.5°

F Standover at Top Tube Midpoint (cm/in) 74.4/29.3 77.0/30.3 78.9/31.1 81.3/32 83.4/32.8

G Head Tube Length - (cm/in) 13.4/5.3 H H H H

H Wheelbase (cm/in) 104.9/41.3 108.4/42.7 110.8/43.6 111.7/44 112.5/44.3

I Front Center (cm/in) 62.7/24.7 66.2/26.1 68.6/27 69.5/27.4 70.3/27.7

J Chain Stay Length (cm/in) 42.4/16.7 H H H H

K Bottom Bracket Drop (cm/in) 3.0/1.2 H H H H

L Bottom Bracket Height (cm/in) 29.5/11.6 H H H H

M Fork Rake (cm/in) 4.5/1.8 H H H H

N Trail (cm/in) 7.0/2.8 H H H H

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FRAME aFlash BallisTec Hi-Mod SAVE, BB30 specific w/ new geometry and 1.5" HeadShok head tube

FORK b new Lefty Speed Carbon w/ XLR and Solo Air OPI

REAR SHOCK c N/A

RIMS d DT Swiss XCR 1.2, 24h front and 28h rear w/ tubeless-ready kit

HuBS e DT Swiss XCR 1.2 Lefty front & ceramic w/ ratchet rear


TIRES g new Schwalbe Furious Fred PaceStar 2.0" tubeless-ready

pEDALS h N/A





FRONT DERAILLEuR m SRAM XX S3



HANDLEBAR p new FSA K-Force Light Nano flat 600mm




BRAKES s SRAM XX MatchMaker w/ 160-140 rotors

SADDLE u new Fizik Antares 00 Carbon

SEATpOST v Flash Carbon 27.2mm w/ 10mm offset

SIzES w S, M, L, XL

EXTRAS z tubeless sealant, DT Swiss RWS Ti rear quick release

COLOR 1 (CODE) x Cannondale Factory Racing Team (gloss) (REP)


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FORK b new Lefty Speed Carbon w/ PBR Lite and Solo Air OPI

REAR SHOCK c N/A

RIMS d Mavic CrossMax SLR Disc

HuBS e Mavic CrossMax SLR Lefty

SpOKES f Mavic CrossMax SLR


pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i FSA K-Force Light 386 BB30 42/27t

BOTTOM BRACKET l FSA BB30 Ceramic

CHAIN j Shimano M980 10sp

REAR COGS k new Shimano XTR 11-36t 10sp

FRONT DERAILLEuR m new Shimano XTR direct e-type for 10sp


SHIFTERS o new Shimano XTR





BRAKES s Magura Marta SL Carbon w/ 160-140 rotors

SADDLE u new Fizik Tundra2 w/ kium rails


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FLaSh hI-mOD 2 1FS2S

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FORK b new Lefty Speed alloy w/ XLR and Solo Air OPI

REAR SHOCK c N/A

RIMS d DT Swiss XCR 1.5 24h w/ tubeless-ready kit

HuBS e DT Swiss XCR 1.5 Lefty front & ratchet rear



pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i new FSA SL-K 386 BB30 42/27t














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EXTRAS z tubeless sealant, DT Swiss RWS rear quick release




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FRAME aFlash BallisTec carbon SAVE, BB30 specific w/ new geometry and 1.5" HeadShok head tube


REAR SHOCK c N/A

RIMS d new SunRinglé BlackFlag Expert, w/ NoTubes, tubeless-ready

HuBS e SunRinglé BlackFlag Expert Lefty

SpOKES f SunRinglé BlackFlag Expert


pEDALS h N/A







SHIFTERS o Shimano XT w/ display

HANDLEBAR p Cannondale C2 flat 620mm




BRAKES s Avid Elixir R Carbon w/ 160-160 rotors



SIzES w S, M, L, XL

EXTRAS z tubeless sealant

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FORK b new HeadShok Fatty OPI w/ DLR80, disc-only

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STEM q Cannondale C2 HeadShok





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FORK b Magura Durin Race 100mm R,C,L w/ custom 1.5" alloy steerer

REAR SHOCK c N/A


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FRAME a new Flash alloy SAVE w/ BB30 and 1.5" HeadShok head tube


REAR SHOCK c N/A


HuBS e Cannondale Lefty SL front & SRAM X-9 6b rear

SpOKES f DT Swiss Competition w/ alu ProLock nipples


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FRONT DERAILLEuR m new Shimano SLX top swing for 10sp







BRAKES s Avid Elixir R w/ 160-160 rotors



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BRAKES s Avid Elixir 5 w/ 160-160 rotors







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RIMS d Mach1 Sub Zero Disc Xtra Lite 32h



TIRES g Schwalbe Black Jack 2.1", 50 EPI wb


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BRAKES s new Shimano M445 w/ 160-160 rotors







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The Trail SL may be the least expensive bikes in our mountain line-up, but they might just be the most important. Likely to be a first “nice” bike purchase, Cannondale understands that first impres-sions are crucial.

We pack the Trail SL bikes with features and technology derived from its upper end sibling, the Flash, so it has a distinctly high-end, racy, look and feel. In fact, the Trail SL rivals anything avail-able on the pro race circuit just a few years ago.

We know that someone’s first few experiences out on the trail can spell the difference between a one-time buyer and a life-long cyclist. We’re out to make cyclists.

1. racE gEOmETry. racE PErFOrmaNcE

Trail SL is a racer through and through. It shares the geometry and many of the features of its Flash brethren.

2. STyLIShLy ShaPED aLUmINUm

The Trail SL 6061 aluminum tubing is crafted with mechanical forming technology which allows complex shaping and oversizing at the more stressed areas of the frame. The result is increased strength and remark- able weight savings that make for a lightweight, super enjoyable ride. It benefits from refined butting that saves almost 200 g.

3. TrUE SmOOTh wELDS

Where other manufacturers patch welds with putty and paint, a Cannondale weld is a true smooth weld. Cannondale’s trademark double-pass smooth weld technology eliminates the stress-risers and weak points found on traditionally welded frames, enabling us to build lighter, stronger frames.

4. 1.5" hEaD TUbE

Externally machined 1.5" head tube provides a lighter stiffer front end for point-and-shoot steering.

5. SavE STayS

Optimized chain stay and seat stay shaping provides lateral rigidity while providing vertical compliance for bump absorption and com-fort with no loss in power transfer.

6. bEST IN cLaSS

Lightest in class at 1600 g frame weight including paint and hard-ware (size L)

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A Seat Tube Length (cm/in) 38.0/15 43.3/17 47.5/18.7 52.5/20.7 57.0/22.4

B Top Tube Horizontal (cm/in) 55.0/21.7 58.4/23 61.4/24.2 62.9/24.8 63.7/25.1

C Top Tube Actual (cm/in) 53.9/21.2 56.3/22.2 58.9/23.2 60.4/23.8 61.7/24.3

D Head Tube Angle (degrees) 70.0° H H H H

E Seat Tube Angle (degrees) 73.5° 73.5° 73.0° 72.5° 72.5°

F Standover at Top Tube Midpoint (cm/in) 74.3/29.3 76.8/30.2 78.8/31 82.6/32.5 84.7/33.3

G Head Tube Length (cm/in) 11.4/4.5 H H 14.4/5.7 14.4/5.7

H Wheelbase (cm/in) 104.7/41.2 108.2/42.6 110.6/43.5 111.7/44 112.4/44.3

I Front Center (cm/in) 62.6/24.6 66.0/26 68.4/26.9 69.5/27.4 70.2/27.6

J Chain Stay Length (cm/in) 42.4/16.7 H H H H

K Bottom Bracket Drop (cm/in) 3.5/1.4 H H H H

L Bottom Bracket Height (cm/in) 29.0/11.4 H H H H

M Fork Rake (cm/in) 4.5/1.8 H H H H

N Trail (cm/in) 7.0/2.8 H H H H

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FORK b new HeadShok Fatty OPI w/ DLR80 and disc/canti compatibility

REAR SHOCK c N/A

RIMS d Mach1 Nitro Xplosive for rim brake 32h





CRANK i new FSA Comet Megaexo 42/32/24t

BOTTOM BRACKET l FSA Megaexo




REAR DERAILLEuR n new Shimano SLX SGS 10sp





HEADSET r Cannondale SI HeadShok external

BRAKES s new Magura HS33 hydraulic rim brakes






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FRAME a Trail SL SAVE w/ threaded BB and 1.5" head tube, disc only

FORK bnew RockShox Recon Silver TK Solo Air 100mm, R,L w/ custom 1.5" alloy steerer

REAR SHOCK c N/A

RIMS d Maddux DC 3.0 w/ eyelets 32h


SpOKES f CN 15G stainless w/ brass nipples


pEDALS h VP flat w/ alloy cage & toe clip

CRANK i Shimano Deore 44/32/22t



REAR COGS k Shimano HG50 11-32t 9sp

FRONT DERAILLEuR m Shimano Deore top swing

REAR DERAILLEuR n Shimano XT SGS 9sp





HEADSET r Cane Creek 1.5" semi-integrated

BRAKES s new Hayes Stroker Ryde Comp w/ 160-160 rotors

SADDLE u Cannondale Halo w/ steel rails






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FORK b custom RST Deuce Air 100mm R,C,L w/ 1.5" alloy steerer

REAR SHOCK c N/A










FRONT DERAILLEuR m Shimano Deore top swing

REAR DERAILLEuR n Shimano SLX SGS 9sp













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TraIL SL 3 1FE3


FORK b custom RST Deuce Coil 100mm R,C,L w/ 1.5" alloy steerer

REAR SHOCK c N/A


HuBS e Formula DC20 front & DC22 rear



pEDALS h VP flat w/ toe clip




REAR COGS k Sunrace 11-32t 9sp

FRONT DERAILLEuR m new Shimano Alivio top swing for 9sp

REAR DERAILLEuR n Shimano Deore Shadow SGS 9sp

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TraIL SL 4 1FE4

Color 2


FORK b RST Omega TnL 100mm w/ lockout and 1"1/8 alloy steerer

REAR SHOCK c N/A






CRANK i FSA CK306 44/32/22t

BOTTOM BRACKET l FSA square taper



FRONT DERAILLEuR m new Shimano Alivio top swing for 9sp

REAR DERAILLEuR n Shimano Deore SGS 9sp

SHIFTERS o new Shimano Alivio w/ display



STEM q Cannondale C4 1"1/8

HEADSET r Cane Creek 1"1/8 semi-integrated

BRAKES s new Tektro Draco SL w/ 160-160 rotors







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TraIL SL 5 1FE5

Color 2


FORK b RST Gila Pro TnL 100mm w/ lockout and 1"1/8 steerer

REAR SHOCK c N/A

RIMS d Alexrims DC 4.5 w/o eyelets 32h





CRANK i Suntour XCT V2 42/32/22t

BOTTOM BRACKET l Tange square taper



FRONT DERAILLEuR m Shimano Altus M311 bottom swing

REAR DERAILLEuR n Shimano Alivio 8sp

SHIFTERS o Shimano Alivio w/ display



STEM q Cannondale C4 1"1/8

HEADSET r Cane Creek 1"1/8 semi-integrated

BRAKES sPromax Orange adjustable mechanical w/ Cannondale levers, 160-160 rotors






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FLaSh 29’Er

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gO bIg.Big wheels keep on turnin’. Really. Roots, rocks, washboards, ruts, you name it. 29” wheels roll right over things that would stop a 26” wheel cold. The extra few inches of diameter make a bigger differ-ence than you’d expect, helping you float over obstacles, increasing the bike’s stability, improving traction and braking, and offering a surprisingly comfortable ride. The way the wheels maintain momen-tum is simply amazing. You can charge through sections that you tip-toe through on little-wheel bikes and eat up rolling terrain and climb steep, loose stuff like a turbo diesel. People around the world are catching on. The benefits of our exceptional Lefty forks are amplified when used with 29’er wheels. Lefty’s exceptional stiffness and light weight improve performance noticeably compared to other 29’er forks.

Starting with a groundswell of a few adventure racers, long haul trail adventurers and contrarian individualists, 29’ers have recently seen a surge of popularity among World Cup cross country racers, hardcore trail riders and regular riders keen to experience what the big wheels offer.

For them, we proudly offer up an incredible lineup of 29’er hardtails.

The Flash Carbon is hands-down the lightest, stiffest and smooth-est riding 29’er frame ever made. If you are looking for the ultimate 29’er race bike, look no further.

Flash Carbon has a race-oriented geometry with short chainstays, a lower BB, and steeper head angles, designed to replicate the sharp handling, liveliness and incredible power delivery of their 26” wheeled counterparts.

The Trail SL 29’er has a slightly longer wheelbase and slacker head angles for a stable, confidence-inspiring ride.

FLaSh carbON 29’Er

1. baLLISTEc carbON

Our High-Strength, High-Impact carbon construction, BallisTec ends the traditional connection between ultra-light carbon frames and fragility. Over. Period. End of story.

Ultra high-strength fibers, developed by the Japanese military for ballistic armoring, and impact-resistant hot-melt resins are used as the primary structural materials of the frame while the stiffer but more brittle high-modulus carbon fibers are used strategically in protected locations to enhance stiffness. Lighter and stiffer than aluminum, stronger and more durable than steel, BallisTec carbon can shake off rock strikes and impacts that would cripple the competition and their carbon “shields”.


When it comes to minimizing weight and maximizing stiffness, our Tube2Tube construction simply can’t be beat. Each tube is individually laid up, orienting the unidirectional fibers precisely to resist the tube-specific loads, then the tubes are joined and overwrapped following an equally precise layup schedule. Time consuming, demanding and expensive, this process yields the lightest, stiffest and strongest results.

3. cONTINUOUS carbON

Uninterrupted stiffening fibers run the entire length of the top tube and seat stays, distributing loads more evenly throughout the frame.

4. ShaPE-OPTImIzED TUbINg

Stripped down to its bare essentials, each tube represents the maxim of “form follows function”: oversized 53 mm round down tube for maximum torsional rigidity, horizontally oversized top tube for lateral rigidity and ovalized Delta seat tube for maximum BB area stiffness. The straight tubing on the Flash shaves the most weight possible by enabling the carbon fibers to pull absolutely straight, which increases the performance of the fiber.


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The chain stays, seat stays and seatpost on the Flash all feature our trademark SAvE technology. Flattened cross-sections and sophisticated carbon layup allows the SAvE features to act like a micro-suspension system, deflecting vertically to absorb trail shock and vibration, while staying extremely rigid laterally for power transfer and confident cornering.

6. OPTImIzED harDPOINTS

Flash uses postmount disc brake mounts to save the weight of the adapter and reduce the system weight of the complete bike. Our alloy dropouts and disc mounts are lighter and stiffer than most carbon dropouts, but still have the capability of dissipating heat from the disc brake mounts during race-like conditions. Weight saving direct-mount front derailleur point is compatible for Shimano and SRAM.

7. OPTImIzED wEIghT SavINgS ThrOUgh SySTEm INTEgraTION

The Flash is designed around 2x10 drivetrains, ultralight Lefty forks and BB30 Hollowgram SL cranks for the lowest possible overall system weight and highest possible performance.


Our ultra light, ultra strong 1.5” Si head tube features integrated bearings, eliminating the weight of headset cups and allowing full System Integration with the unbeatable Lefty forks.

TraIL SL 29’Er

All the features of our 26” Trail bikes with 29’er Trail geometry.

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specifications medium large x-large

A Seat Tube Length (cm/in) 43.3/17 47.5/18.7 52.5/20.7

B Top Tube Horizontal (cm/in) 59.3/23.3 62.2/24.5 64.1/25.2

C Top Tube Actual (cm/in) 57.8/22.8 59.7/23.5 61.2/24.1

D Head Tube Angle (degrees) 71.0° 71.0° 71.5°

E Seat Tube Angle (degrees) 73.5° 73.0° 72.5°

F Standover at Top Tube Midpoint (cm/in) 80.9/31.9 82.9/32.6 85.3/33.6

G Head Tube Length (cm/in) 13.4/5.3 13.4/5.3 13.4/5.3

H Wheelbase (cm/in) 108.8/42.8 111.1/43.7 111.8/44

I Front Center (cm/in) 65.2/25.7 67.5/26.6 68.2/26.9

J Chain Stay Length (cm/in) 44.4/17.5 H H

K Bottom Bracket Drop (cm/in) 6.5/2.6 H H

L Bottom Bracket Height (cm/in) 30.5/12 H H

M Fork Rake (cm/in) 4.5/1.8 H H

N Trail (cm/in) 8.0/3.1 8.0/3.1 7.6/3

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specifications medium large x-large

A Seat Tube Length (cm/in) 43.3/17 47.5/18.7 52.5/20.7

B Top Tube Horizontal (cm/in) 58.3/23 61.3/24.1 63.0/24.8

C Top Tube Actual (cm/in) 56.5/22.2 58.8/23.1 60.4/23.8

D Head Tube Angle (degrees) 70.0° H H

E Seat Tube Angle (degrees) 73.5° 73.0° 72.5°

F Standover at Top Tube Midpoint (cm/in) 80.0/31.5 82.0/32.3 84.4/33.2

G Head Tube Length (cm/in) 11.4/4.5 H H

H Wheelbase (cm/in) 110.1/43.3 112.5/44.3 113.5/44.7

I Front Center (cm/in) 65.4/25.7 67.7/26.7 68.8/27.1

J Chain Stay Length (cm/in) 45.4/17.9 H H

K Bottom Bracket Drop (cm/in) 6.0/2.4 H H

L Bottom Bracket Height (cm/in) 31.0/12.2 H H

M Fork Rake (cm/in) 4.5/1.8 H H

N Trail (cm/in) 7.0/2.8 H H

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FLaSh hI-mOD 29’Er 1 1FS291S

FRAME anew Flash BallisTec Hi-Mod SAVE 29'er, BB30 specific w/ 1.5" HeadShok head tube

FORK b new Lefty Carbon 29'er w/ XLR and Solo Air OPI

REAR SHOCK c N/A

RIMS d Stan's ZTR Arch 29'er 32h

HuBS e Cannondale Lefty SL front & DT Swiss 240s 6b rear

SpOKES f DT Aerospeed w/ alu ProLock nipples


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HANDLEBAR p Truvativ Stylo World Cup flat 700mm




BRAKES s new Avid Elixir X-0 carbon w/ 185-160 rotors



SIzES w M, L, XL

EXTRAS z DT Swiss RWS rear quick release



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FLaSh carbON 29’Er 3 1FS293S

FRAME anew Flash BallisTec carbon SAVE 29'er, BB30 specific w/ 1.5" HeadShok head tube

FORK b new Lefty 29'er alloy w/ PBR Lite and Solo Air OPI

REAR SHOCK c N/A

RIMS d Sun EQ25 29'er 32h

HuBS e Cannondale Lefty SL front & SRAM X-9 6b rear

SpOKES f DT Swiss Competition w/ brass nipples


pEDALS h N/A

CRANK i new FSA Comet 386 BB30 39/27t














SIzES w M, L, XL



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TraIL SL 29’Er 2 1FS92

FRAME a new Trail SL SAVE 29'er w/ threaded BB and 1.5" head tube, disc only

FORK b custom RST Deuce Air 80mm R,C,L w/ 1.5" alloy steerer

REAR SHOCK c N/A

RIMS d Maddux DC 3.0 w/ eyelets 28/32h

HuBS e Formula CDH20 front & Shimano M529 6b rear


TIRES g Kenda Small Block Eight 2.1", 60 TPI wb






FRONT DERAILLEuR m new Shimano Alivio bottom swing for 9sp

REAR DERAILLEuR n Shimano Deore SGS 9sp

SHIFTERS o Shimano Deore w/ display








SIzES w M, L, XL



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