Cannondale Slate is a drop-bar bike with Ultegra components, Lefty front fork and massive tires, yet still boasts road-bike quickness. It's basically a full-tilt road bike with off-road chops.
Wheel Size
650b
Number of Gears
22 gear(s)
- A full-tilt road bike with legitimate off-road chops, Slate is the bike for cyclists that want to ride roads without having to "road ride"
- 650b road wheels with big 42c tires offer the same rollout (outer diameter) as a 700 x 22 wheel / tire combo, yielding the grip and float of big tires plus speed and handling
- 6069 alloy frame is lightweight, stiff and responsive; agile geometry with short chainstays and slack head angle provide stability for rough roads and off-road excursions
- Lefty Oliver carbon fork with Push-Button Rebound (PBR) offers 30mm of responsive travel and precise handling; easy-access lockout and rebound controls are glove-friendly
- Dramatic shaping of seatstays and chainstays provides balance of smoothing capability and solid rigidity for riding on mixed terrain
- Compact crankset is paired with 11-32 tooth rear cassette for 22 capable gears for climbing, descending and anything in between
- Shimano Ultegra shifters and derailleurs move swiftly and oh-so-smoothly through the gears
- Shimano BR785 hydraulic disc brakes provide smooth, powerful deceleration even in wet, slick conditions
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
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New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Road Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | 6069 alloy |
| Fork | Cannondale Lefty Oliver Carbon, 30mm travel |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Crankset | Cannondale HollowGram Si, 52/36 |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA BB30 |
| Shifters | Shimano R685 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Ultegra, 11-28, 11-speed |
| Number of Gears | 22 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano BR785/805 hydraulic disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano R685 |
| Rims | Slate Disc, 650b |
| Front Hub | Lefty 50 Road |
| Rear Hub | Formula, 28h |
| Wheel Size | 650b |
| Tires | Cannondale Slate Folding TRS tubeless, 650 x 42 |
| Tire Width | 42 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C2 |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 |
| Seat Post | Cannondale C1 alloy/aluminum |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Race, Ti rails |
| Pedals | Sold separately |
| Headset | Tange Seiki integrated |
| Chain | Shimano HG700-11 |
| Weight | 21 lbs. 6.4 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
Cannondale Bikes (892979, 892470)
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5’3”- 5’6” | 5’6” - 5’9” | 5’9” - 6’0” | 6’0" - 6’3” |
| Reach | 36.1 | 38.5 | 39.8 | 41.2 |
| Stack | 53.8 | 56 | 58.2 | 58.2 |
| Effective Top Tube | 41.4 | 45.5 | 49.4 | 54.4 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 51 | 54.5 | 57 | 59 |
| Standover Height | 70.2 | 73.9 | 77.2 | 80 |
| Head Tube Length | 11 | 13.4 | 16 | 16 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 71 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 7 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Wheelbase | 96.8 | 99.6 | 101.8 | 103.2 |
| Chainstay | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 |
| Fork Offset | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.