{"product_id":"cannondale-scalpel-si-suspension-link-hardware-kit","title":"Cannondale Scalpel Si Suspension Link Hardware Kit","description":"The Cannondale Scalpel Si Suspension Link Hardware Kit is an original replacement hardware kit for the suspension linkage system on \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003eCannondale\u003c\/span\u003e Scalpel Si mountain bikes.\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"254\" data-section-id=\"qxmwqz\" data-start=\"240\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"255\"\u003eThis kit contains the:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"300\" data-section-id=\"2o3e6d\" data-start=\"278\"\u003emain pivot hardware,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"329\" data-section-id=\"121ku0i\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eshock link pivot hardware,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"361\" data-section-id=\"1c8fk09\" data-start=\"330\"\u003eand related fasteners\/spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"363\"\u003eused in the rear suspension linkage of the Scalpel Si platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"439\" data-section-id=\"z5q4pk\" data-start=\"428\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"440\"\u003eThe hardware connects:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"463\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"486\" data-section-id=\"142bsbt\" data-start=\"463\"\u003erear triangle pivots,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"508\" data-section-id=\"rw54cf\" data-start=\"487\"\u003elinkage assemblies,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"536\" data-section-id=\"9q44fh\" data-start=\"509\"\u003eand shock mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"538\"\u003ewhile allowing smooth suspension movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"609\" data-section-id=\"8shrdi\" data-start=\"582\"\u003eWhy replacement matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"610\"\u003ePivot hardware wears over time due to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"649\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"679\" data-section-id=\"h9mg9y\" data-start=\"649\"\u003emud and water contamination,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"711\" data-section-id=\"r9bddw\" data-start=\"680\"\u003erepeated suspension movement,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"727\" data-section-id=\"1t1t0nl\" data-start=\"712\"\u003ebearing wear,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"749\" data-section-id=\"8vp4y5\" data-start=\"728\"\u003eheavy riding loads,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"783\" data-section-id=\"16j3rfm\" data-start=\"750\"\u003eand repeated servicing\/removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"785\"\u003eReplacing worn hardware can:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"814\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"843\" data-section-id=\"gwlzwb\" data-start=\"814\"\u003eremove play in the linkage,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"870\" data-section-id=\"1sfils1\" data-start=\"844\"\u003eimprove suspension feel,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"889\" data-section-id=\"72xiwq\" data-start=\"871\"\u003ereduce creaking,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"930\" data-section-id=\"1j9ybm\" data-start=\"890\"\u003erestore frame stiffness and alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"953\" data-section-id=\"f3av14\" data-start=\"932\"\u003eTypical use cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"954\"\u003eThis kit is commonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"985\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1008\" data-section-id=\"y5a330\" data-start=\"985\"\u003esuspension overhauls,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1040\" data-section-id=\"1j8w4o0\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003ebearing replacement services,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1078\" data-section-id=\"z2v78t\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003ecrash-damaged hardware replacement,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1132\" data-section-id=\"7seezn\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003epreventative maintenance on older Scalpel Si bikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1151\" data-section-id=\"purqi0\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1178\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003eDesigned specifically for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1209\" data-section-id=\"11bvvt1\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003eCannondale Scalpel Si models\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003eCompatibility can vary depending on:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1261\" data-section-id=\"15uo2xi\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003eframe year,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1286\" data-section-id=\"dxvtk\" data-start=\"1262\"\u003ecarbon vs alloy frame,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1308\" data-section-id=\"1bziopv\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003elinkage generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1328\" data-section-id=\"lg6pm8\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003eImportant note\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1359\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003eBecause Cannondale often uses:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1391\" data-section-id=\"t44x5a\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003eproprietary pivot dimensions,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1417\" data-section-id=\"1f6cjka\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003especific axle hardware,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1447\" data-section-id=\"1vpq3fs\" data-start=\"1418\"\u003eand model-specific spacers,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003eusing the correct OEM hardware kit is important for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1502\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1518\" data-section-id=\"33z2km\" data-start=\"1502\"\u003eproper torque,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1537\" data-section-id=\"1tep40h\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003ebearing preload,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1561\" data-section-id=\"1puujfy\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003esuspension alignment,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1589\" data-section-id=\"1vzmbad\" data-start=\"1562\"\u003eand long-term durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1610\" data-section-id=\"1tlfnfr\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1622\" data-section-id=\"a870ko\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eXC riders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1644\" data-section-id=\"1eck7l6\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003eMarathon MTB riders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1684\" data-section-id=\"13yv79x\" data-start=\"1645\"\u003eMechanics servicing Scalpel Si frames\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1726\" data-section-id=\"2ayhqr\" data-start=\"1685\"\u003eRiders restoring suspension performance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1743\" data-section-id=\"1g6g9c7\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1913\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003eThis is an OEM suspension pivot hardware replacement kit designed to restore proper linkage function, stiffness, and reliability on Cannondale Scalpel Si mountain bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Cannondale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45432536662076,"sku":"AAL1033","price":2590.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/23580_45492b392dd85d1c81a8a8eefbc87d99.png?v=1779358500","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/cannondale-scalpel-si-suspension-link-hardware-kit","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}