Written by:
Liam E.
Last updated:
May 29, 2020
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The Cannondale Slate is an aluminum frame bike with a carbon lefty Oliver fork. You can use the bicycle for road, gravel, trail, or pretty much any type of riding you choose.
The Cannondale Slate is versatile, which makes it perfect for riding in a wide range of terrain.
The bike has an eye-catching modern design.
The bicycle's fork has a lockout that allows you to adjust the suspension according to the surface you're riding over.
The bike's fabric saddle is not fun to ride on.
The Cannondale Slate is an expensive bike to buy.
The Cannondale Slate has 3 different models, which are all made from aluminum. The models include the Cannondale Slate 105 with a Shimano 105 build, Slate Ultegra, and the SRAM Force CX1 equipped version. The three bikes all have disc brakes, the same wheels, and tires.
Prices for the bikes are $2,980 for the 105, $3,520 for Ultegra, and $4,260 for Force CX1.
The Slate's main feature is its lefty fork. If you've never ridden a bike with a lefty fork before, this bicycle might look odd. But after a few miles on the bike, you should get used to it and realize it provides OK suspension. The bike is available in four sizes small, medium, large, and extra-large.
The Cannondale Slate bike, which was launched in 2015, has been discounted. But there are other excellent Cannondale bikes you can opt for. Read about them in our Cannondale bike reviews.
The Cannondale Slate is a super fun bike that you can do so many things on. We love it because you'll be able to explore more outside the city with the bike. The price may be on the higher side, but you're paying for multiple bikes in one.
So, you can sell your road and hardtail bikes and get just one bicycle, the Cannondale Slate, for all your on and off-road biking!
Slate, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, Di2 ready, SAVE, BB30a
Cannondale Lefty Oliver Carbon w/ PBR, 30mm Travel, 45mm offset
30mm Travel
SRAM Apex Alloy, 44T
Cannondale BB30
SRAM Apex 1 HRD, 1x11
SRAM Apex 1, Long cage
SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11-speed
SRAM Apex 1 HRD, 160/160mm Centerline/ SRAM Apex 1 HRD
WTB STP i19 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready
WTB Resolute, 650b x 42c, tubeless ready
Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, Compact
Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 300mm
Fabric Scoop Radius Sport, steel rails
SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed
The Cannondale Slate is an aluminum frame bike with a carbon lefty Oliver fork. You can use the bicycle for road, gravel, trail, or pretty much any type of riding you choose.