Cannondale SCALPEL 3 2011 VS Giant MCM 980 1998 specs comparison

Cannondale Scalpel 3 2011 comparison online with competitors

Cannondale Scalpel 3

General Infos
Model Scalpel 3
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Jet Black with Magnesium White accents (gloss)
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1 (inches) Schwalbe Racing Ralph PaceStar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixir R Levers
Avid Elixir R Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesLefty SL
Rims manufacturerDT Swiss XCR 1.2 Carbon Custom
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Competition

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionCannondale C2 Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale OPI Adjustable
Headset sizeHeadShok

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG74
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA BB30
Crankset parts and sizes 27/42 Teeth
FSA Afterburner 386
Gear shift leversShimano SLX
Rear gear set 11 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

Cannondale Scalpel 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) E-type
Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Lefty Speed With PBR

Other Specs of Cannondale Scalpel 3

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox RP2
Saddle seatCannondale Stage CroMo
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Cannondale C2


Giant MCM 980 1998 comparison online with competitors

Giant MCM 980

General Infos
Model MCM 980
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Natural carbon and polished
Sizes - Medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Grip Shift ESP 9.0 Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite and aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction Butted
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 9.0
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant MCM 980 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and braze-on
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Giant MCM 980

Component group setsGrip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-702 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides
WTB SSTK
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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