Rich was in the pits at the UCI Cross Country World Cup in Nove Mesto. He's joined by JP Jacobs, one of the Cannondale Factory racing mechanics to get a closer look at Alan Hatherly's Cannondale Scalpel!
Frame: Cannondale Scalpel LAB 71
Fork: Lefty Ocho Carbon, 120mm
Shock: Fox Float SL Factory, 120mm
Wheelset: Enve M5 cross country carbon wheels
Tyres: Schwalbe Racing Ralph First Rides
Brakes: Shimano XTR
Rotors: Shimano XTR
Handlebar & Stem: -20mm drop 100mm stem, 700mm 5 degree back sweep, carbon bars.
Seatpost: Fox Transfer SL Factory Dropper 75mm
Saddle: Pro Logo Scratch M5
Shifters: Shimano XTR
Rear Mech: Shimano XTR
Chainset: Shimano XTR 40t chainring
Chain: Shimano XTR
Cassette: Shimano XTR 10-45t
Pedals: Shimano XTR
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