Servus!
I'm a bit surprised that the American mountain bike mags haven't done a write-up of the Scalpel. Not only has every German mag gotten a hold of one, but I can actually touch one at my LBS. And for a scant DM 12,000 I can ride it home! MMMMmmmmmmm, carbon/titanium Lefty, Magura Martas....
Needless to say, the Scalpel is truly a marvel of technology! One that I would be proud to ride upon. Despite being made in America...