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Redefine what a road ride looks like on Cannondale's Slate Disc Ultegra. Cannondale's unrivaled SmartFormed aluminum is lightweight, sports puma-like responsiveness, and—thanks to SAVE Plus micro-suspension and slack angles—handles a host of surfaces with panache. A Lefty Oliver fork breaks all the road bike rules, adding 30mm of ride-anywhere suspension to your rig. Press the norm a little further with 650B Slate Disc wheels and fat, 42mm-wide Slate tireswhich give you the same rolling diameter of a traditional road wheel while providing all the plush, comfortable, and grippy benefits of a high volume tire. Throw the Shimano R685 levers to effortlessly engage the 11-speed Ultegra drivetrain, or apply the smooth, powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes to scrub some speed. You'll love the weight savings from Cannondale's own handlebars and stem, and a Fabric Scoop saddle provides compliance and support for the long haul. So, forget old ideas of what a bike should be—the Slate will wipe them all away.
Specs
| Frame | SmartFormed 6069 aluminum, Di2 ready, SAVE PLUS, 142 x 12mm thru-axle |
|---|---|
| Fork | Cannondale Lefty Oliver Carbon w/ PBR, 30mm-travel, 45mm offset |
| Rims/Wheels | Slate Disc |
| Hubs | Front: Lefty 50 Road; Rear: Formula |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Tires | Cannondale Slate Folding TRS tubeless, 650B x 42c, by Panaracer |
| Crankset | Cannondale HollowGram Si, hollow forged |
| Chainrings | OPI SpideRing, 52/36 |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA BB30 Bearings |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra 6800 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra 6800 |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed: 11-28 |
| Shifters | Shimano R685 Hydraulic Disc |
| Handlebars | Cannondale C2 Compact |
| Tape/Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 2.5mm |
| Stem | Cannondale C1, 6061 aluminum, 1.5-inch |
| Brake Levers | Shimano R685 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brakes | Shimano BR785/805, 140mm/140mm |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Race, Ti Rails |
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN | Store SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stealth Gray/Acid Orange/Brushed Silver Gloss / Large | 884603615560 | C15226M7003 | 27521197024G |
| Stealth Gray/Acid Orange/Brushed Silver Gloss / Small | 884603615546 | C15226M7001 | 27521341989M |
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable
- FUN!
- Smooth
Cons
- Saddle a little thin
Best Uses
- Gravel
- Path
- Road
- Trail
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Pros
- FUN!
- comfortable
- smooth
Cons
- saddle a little thin
Best Uses
- path
- gravel
- road
- trail
Comments:
On a recent 100km ride that was mainly gravel - rail trail, bike path and back roads - the Slate had me grinning like a schoolgirl with a new Snap filter. I absolutely loved every minute on this bike. The Slate is very comfortable - not just the suspended front end but the rear end was smooth as well. The wide tires at lower air pressure helped, too. I could point this bike down any hill - paved or rough - and it literally took off! Doing 60kph down a concession road or 70+ down a paved hill, the Slate always felt stable. I could bomb through loose sand and gravel without a deflection. Acceleration was snappy - just ask the Mercedes SUV driver I passed on the gravel road :-) The Ultegra shifters are peerless - solid and accurate - well worth the upgrade over 105. Thankfully, the disc brakes worked very well, too. My only sore point was the saddle, it's not designed for rides this long.
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