Alan Hatherly's Cannondale Scalpel | GMBN Tech Pro Bike Check

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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