Cannondale’s team will toe up to the line this weekend on Cannondale’s new Scalpel. The bike was released earlier this year and was a part of our XC Field Test, however it hasn’t seen nearly the action it typically would due to the abbreviated World Cup season. All three racers are on a size medium frame and are very similar in height and weight. As far as set ups go, the riders don’t change all that much throughout the year after getting their initial settings dialed in at the pre-season training camp. The only modifications are small adaptations for the course, tires, and tire pressures.
The Riders
Henrique Avancini
Manuel Fumic
All 3 riders are on the same tires and wheels. 2.35 Racing Ralphs with air at 1.1-1.3 bar (16 – 19 psi) with no inserts.
A 38t chainring, 10-45 cassette, and 175mm cranks put the power down.
Maxime Marotte
A 36t chainring, 10-45 cassette, and 170mm XTR cranks.
For tires, like the others, Marotte is on Schwalbe’s Racing Ralph in a 2.35 width. 1.3-1.45 bar (19 – 21 psi) for pressure.
Like the others, Marotte runs a lockout for the front and rear.
Henrique Avancini
All bikes are on an XTR drivetrain. Henrique has a 38t chainring, 10-45 cassette, and 175mm cranks.
XTR brakes for the team.
ENVE’s XC wheels hold onto the Racing Ralphs. 19 psi in the back, 18 up front.
