The Cannondale Factory Racing team completely renews its image: this is their new Scalpel and gear

The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup 2025 is about to begin and Cannondale Factory Racing starts the season with significant changes in the team and a new image.

New image for Cannondale Factory Racing

Cannondale Factory Racing is starting a new chapter in 2025. The roster has been completely revamped for this season, with the only remaining member being British rider Charlie Aldridge, who, after an exceptional 2024 season, will continue to wear the team colors.

The star signing for CFR was undoubtedly Swiss rider Jolanda Neff, Olympic and World champion, who has already shown excellent performance in the preseason aboard her new Scalpel.

Youthful promises from the international MTB scene in the U23 category have also joined the team, such as Luca Martin, Ana Santos, and Cole Punchard, who will seek to make their mark in the sport and take Cannondale to the top of the podium.

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This new chapter comes with a completely renewed image. The design team, led by Ryan Chung, has created a new aesthetic for the team's Scalpel that highlights the natural beauty of carbon combined with striking orange and green details. This new aesthetic visually connects the frame, fork, and kit, while keeping the total weight of the bike to a minimum, an iconic feature of Cannondale.

The Shimano Gear S-Phyre kit follows a performance-focused philosophy. Strategically placed white panels on the top of the jersey act as heat reflectors and keep the riders cool. The graphic design of the kit seamlessly integrates with the style of the bikes, making it impossible not to identify the CFR team both in the paddock and in competition.

Additionally, this new S-Phyre CFR Team kit will be available for purchase through Shimano dealers in the summer.

Scalpel LAB71 Team Edition for sale

The complete Scalpel LAB71 Team Edition bike will also be available in limited quantities, with components and a customized Lefty fork in the team colors.

Full setup of the Cannondale Scalpel LAB71 for CFR in 2025

• Frame: Cannondale Scalpel LAB71
• Fork: Lefty Ocho Carbon 120mm 140 psi
• Shock: Fox Factory Series Float SL 120mm with 150 psi
• Handlebar: FSA KFX 720mm
• Stem: FSA KFX 100mm -20º
• Groupset: Shimano XTR M9100, 1x12
• Brakes: Shimano XTR BL-M9100, with 160mm RT-CL900 discs
• Power meter: Stages
• Wheels: FSA carbon with Kevlar spokes
• Tires: Schwalbe Rick 2.4”
• Saddle: Prologo SCRATCH
• Seatpost: Fox Transfer Elite 100mm
• Pedals: Shimano XTR PD-M9100