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Slate Owners / Considering a Slate
So I've read and seen a lot of good reviews of the Cannondale Slate but there seems to be a lot of negativity aimed at it also. As I understand it the tyre choice may be a limiting factor but I believe you can get Schwalbe G-One to fit.
The other issue is the gearing seems to be a little odd for this type of bike. You can however pick up the Apex version for a snip under a grand. Would this gearing be better suited than the 105 version which has Shimano 105 5800, 11-28, 11-speed?
Thoughts welcomed.
If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.
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Bit of discussion on the Slate here...
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40042&t=13084051
Thank you!
Any Slate owners?
Sorry ill remove the link from the original post. Specs are as follows-
FRAME Slate, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, Di2 ready, SAVE PLUS, BB30a
FORK Cannondale Solo Rigid, OPI One-Piece Alloy, 1.5" steerer
HEADSET Tange Seiki Head Shock Integrated
STEM Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 31.8, -5 deg. 100mm
HANDLEBARS Cannondale C3, butted 6061 Alloy Butted 6061 Alloy, Compact
GRIPS Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 2.5mm
BRAKES SRAM Apex 1 HRD
BRAKE LEVERS SRAM Apex 1 HRD
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM Apex 1
SHIFTERS SRAM Apex 1 HRD
CASSETTE SRAM PG 1130, 11-42, 11-speed
CHAINSET SRAM S350-1, BB30a, 44T
BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM BB30 Bearings
PEDALS No - Click here to see our pedals »
WHEELSET Mavic 419 Disc
FRONT TYRE Cannondale Slate Folding TRS, 650x42c, by Panaracer, tubeless ready
REAR TYRE Cannondale Slate Folding TRS, 650x42c, by Panaracer, tubeless ready
SADDLE Fabric Scoop Radius Sport, Cromo Rails
SEAT POST Cannondale C3 Alloy 27.2 X 350mm
price £999