T o us, what makes the new Cannondale Jekyll so cool is that it seems to be the finalization of the bikes being prototyped in the 2019 UCI World Cup. With the prototypes capable of using two shocks, Cannondale has settled for just one with this frame while keeping the shock placement very similar. It is also one of the new bikes under Cannondale's new brand image and reimagination of their lineup. While the FOX DYAD pull shock and Lefty fork are no longer found on Jekyll models, the fully redesigned bike really is more capable than ever. Highlights Carbon frame 29-inch wheels 165mm (6.5-inches...
D ownhill bikes that are like motorcycles. Enduro bikes that are like mini-downhill bikes. Trail bikes that perform like enduro bikes. Cross-country bikes with rad geometry like trail bikes. Is everyone trying to step it up a notch? Well, no, not really, but it just feels that way. Take the Cannondale Scalpel, for example. It is a bike with pure cross-country racing running through its fibers. Now consider the new 2021 Cannondale Scalpel SE. Cannondale decided to sprinkle a little extra something special on the XC bike while bumping up the front and rear travel to 120mm, thereby slacking out...