2. $12,790: Cannondale Scalpel-SI Black Inc.
The Scalpel-SI Black Inc. is Cannondale’s full carbon, no-holds-barred full suspension cross country race rig, with 100mm of travel front and back. Suspension duties are handled by the Lefty 2.0 Carbon XLR up front and RockShox Monarch XX shock in the rear.
Other components include a Shimano XTR Di2 2×11 drivetrain, Shimano XTR Race brakes, and ENVE Carbon M50 wheels, in either 29″ or 27.5″ sizes. With a $12,790 price tag, the Scalpel-SI Black is a mere $210 off of first place. At this price, what’s a couple hundred bucks one way or another?
