Cannondale Slate.....?!?!?!

[eBAUMANN]

I coulda sworn april 1 was over 2 months ago...
(http://roadbikeaction.com/tech-news/new-products/first-look-new-cannondale-slate-takes-aim-at-adventure?)

http://roadbikeaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DSC02120-e1433442517212.jpg

[christian]

It scares me and excites me at the same time.

[MattTuck]

http://ih1.redbubble.net/image.14745481.3994/sticker,375x360.png

[jdp211]

It strikes me as pretty silly that something billed as an "adventure bike" would have no accommodations for racks or fenders. That said, I'm glad 650b racy geos are popping up. Not totally sure about the suspension, big 650b tires don't provide enough dampening?

[eBAUMANN]

It strikes me as pretty silly that something billed as an "adventure bike" would have no accommodations for racks or fenders. That said, I'm glad 650b racy geos are popping up. Not totally sure about the suspension, big 650b tires don't provide enough dampening?

The suspension is absurd to me...truly absurd.

Want to make an adventure bike? Give it a billion braze on mounts for everything, a large enough front triangle for a good sized frame bag, and room for 45c+ tires, done and done.

[thirdgenbird]

It strikes me as pretty silly that something billed as an "adventure bike" would have no accommodations for racks or fenders. That said, I'm glad 650b racy geos are popping up. Not totally sure about the suspension, big 650b tires don't provide enough dampening?

Agreed. I wouldn't mind trying this on a single track though, just for kicks.

[eBAUMANN]

Agreed. I wouldn't mind trying this on a single track though, just for kicks.

1 problem though...the clearance in the rear triangle looks...tight.

Id be surprised if you could fit a knobby 2.0 in there.

If not, HUGE oversight on the part of cdale.

[thirdgenbird]

1 problem though...the clearance in the rear triangle looks...tight.

Id be surprised if you could fit a knobby 2.0 in there.

If not, HUGE oversight on the part of cdale.

That why I said trying it on, not buying it for :)

[Miller76]

I think someone else did it better......

http://twowheeledworld.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/John-Tomac-at-1990-Worlds-web.jpg

[AngryScientist]

would this be appreciably different than putting drop bars and shifters on any other hard tail MTB?

[eBAUMANN]

would this be appreciably different than putting drop bars and shifters on any other hard tail MTB?

yea, i would imagine the geometry of this thing is closer to a road/cx bike than a mtb...but other than that...not really, youd just be giving up the ability to run larger mtb tires with this cdale.

[bcroslin]

OMG.... that is my dream bike. Take a hard tail 29'er/ 27.5 and smash it together with a CX bike! Rad.

[robin3mj]

Do those forks have a lockout?
If so, this bike could do a lot of things.

[aosty]

That bike is retarded... and I might kinda like it. All it needs is a dropper post. :banana:

They've been messing with it for a while.
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=cannondale+lefty+cyclocross&gws_rd=ssl

[ceolwulf]

It looks ridiculous but that might be the perfect bike for our Manitoba gravel.

Salsa Fargo probably still better. Need that flotation.

[54ny77]

i'd ride that all day long on socal fire roads/trails vs. an mtb or a cyclocross bike. looks like a lotta fun. if it could accommodate any sorta knobby tire, sweeeeeet.

looking at it again, it's kinda like an evolution of what john tomac rode in the day.

[bcroslin]

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/files/dn_109.jpg

[christian]

http://www.elephantbikes.com/images/gallery/nfe/IMG_3678-2.jpg

[eBAUMANN]

^ = adventure bike

:beer:

[mg2ride]

I'd hit it!

[thirdgenbird]

^ = adventure bike

:beer:

make mine with:
Campag 11spd RTC bar end shifters (gotta keep it unique)
2015 chorus derailleurs
5800 cassette
5800 crankset
650b wheelset
TRP hylex
Cowchipper handlebars
Black Thomson bar and stem
Black Ck headset and bb
Slate Cambium saddle and tape

[JAGI410]

make mine with:
Campag 11spd RTC bar end shifters (gotta keep it unique)
2015 chorus derailleurs
5800 cassette
5800 crankset
650b wheelset
TRP hylex
Cowchipper handlebars
Black Thomson bar and stem
Black Ck headset and bb
Slate Cambium saddle and tape

Ok I want this version too.

[thirdgenbird]

Ok I want this version too.

Paceline group buy!

[oldpotatoe]

make mine with:
Campag 11spd RTC bar end shifters (gotta keep it unique)
2015 chorus derailleurs
5800 cassette
5800 crankset
650b wheelset
TRP hylex
Cowchipper handlebars
Black Thomson bar and stem
Black Ck headset and bb
Slate Cambium saddle and tape

Then do Chorus EPS, barend shifters..brake levers, wet discs......

BUT once again,to the C-Dale, 'adventure' means ya can't have a front shifter, a wider range of gearing, not giganto gaps in the 11-huge rear cogset? That costs a small forture??

[bcroslin]

Here's a stupid question: what brifters would work to convert my 29'er SC highball to a drop bar bike ala John Tomac's? I've got XT785 with discs. Is there a way to hack together the newer Shimano CX brifters with wet brakes.

[BikeTech]

My Lynskey Monster CX rig with Hydro Di2. In my case, suspension = lower tire pressure.

1697901800

[Mayhem]

I don't know if I love it or hate it. I think I hate it. They need to bring back an updated version of this:

http://roadbikeaction.com/wp-content/contentimages/2013/Zap/Cannondale%20Kamp/SILK%20ROAD.jpg

[BryonB]

Short vid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev-iuSKRNk8

[hummus_aquinas]

http://i.imgur.com/ZswWWee.gif

[FlashUNC]

I'm kinda down. Especially if you go with the Tim Johnson-video route of a more traditional drivetrain.

[keevon]

I got all excited about a potential new 650b slick tire, but it looks like it's a relabeled Panaracer Pari Moto.

[mtb_frk]

I like it. The roads around here are getting a lot of washboard action going on. I've been riding my mtb lately and it is so bad that I unlock my fork. So something like this would be great. And I have always liked leftys, even though I have never used one. I would buy one.

[rugbysecondrow]

I like it. Pretty bad ass IMO.

[cdn_bacon]

http://ih1.redbubble.net/image.14745481.3994/sticker,375x360.png

OH MAN! that brings back some memories. Where'd ya dig that one up.

[bicycletricycle]

that's a cool bicycle

[rain dogs]

I think it's pretty interesting, but it looks thrown together and it needs more braze-ons.

As a prototype - A+, as a version 1.0 - C+. Version 2.0 may be very badass.

[keevon]

Needs fenders.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7212/7370793240_eea3f8cdb6_z.jpg

[aosty]

Needs fenders.


Ha... nice crown mount!!

[Elefantino]

The stem is too short and ...

I'm just not a fan of these "gravel grinders" (whoever came up with that name should be slapped repeatedly). Those of us who are old and put together with bailing wire and duct tape have no desire to ride a heavy bike on rough roads. Give us smooth asphalt. Preferably with a Starbucks or a Peet's at strategic intervals.

You young whippersnappers can do the trail stuff. Enjoy drinking out of the stream. Watch out for giardia.

:D

[BobbyJones]

Ha... nice crown mount!!

Factory stock on this rigid lefty!

[bcroslin]

It looks like we might have some info on the Slate tomorrow. Cannondale has released a longer video in the last week detailing the bike (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMg3Rtj_ouU). I'm seriously thinking of selling my 29'er mtb and CX bike and buying one as a do everything bike.

[bcroslin]

dredging this thread up to post details that can be found across the hall.

Force CX 1 build is $4500 and the Ultegra build is $3300.

[juanj]

Here is episode 3, "Getting Dirty":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROsE7dT6PgQ

That's the best video. I have to admit, this bike looks like a lot of fun, those videos sell it well.

[MattTuck]

Here is episode 3, "Getting Dirty":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROsE7dT6PgQ

That's the best video. I have to admit, this bike looks like a lot of fun, those videos sell it well.

Yes, they do.

It looks like a ton of fun...

I wonder how many hours of riding it took them to film that.

[thirdgenbird]

force is $1100 more than ultegra?

I get one less chainring, one less derailleur and lower quality brakes and they charge me $1100 more? Am I missing something?


Edit:
I wonder how my colnago would do in these settings if I put 650b wheels and VO long reach brakes on it,

[54ny77]

That is AWESOME and exactly the kind of riding I'd like to do on those....if I knew of anything like it where I live.

That video looks like it was shot in Santa Monica mountain range area, or maybe central coast of CA.

Here is episode 3, "Getting Dirty":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROsE7dT6PgQ

That's the best video. I have to admit, this bike looks like a lot of fun, those videos sell it well.

[559Rando]

It looks like Rawland's been working on similar concept. Apparently, they've had this prototype for 1 year now:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k6RhmMpuF_g/VYyC-lVHsFI/AAAAAAAACM8/RYpnJccB0Ig/w1896-h899/RavnRoadDisc.png

[eippo1]

Wonder if they'll offer that fork alone? Have nerve damage in my arms & hands and love riding gravel. The edge fork and Ti on my current bike help, but that might be perfect.

[juanj]

Regarding that suspension fork, is there any concern about loss of power on climbs or on longer efforts over smooth roads? The video shows some bobbing under power. Will the fork have lockout?

I'm also curious about professional application--will we see these eventually in CX races, or are those distances too short?

[bcroslin]

Here is episode 3, "Getting Dirty":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROsE7dT6PgQ

That's the best video. I have to admit, this bike looks like a lot of fun, those videos sell it well.

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/9709909.jpg

[559Rando]

That is AWESOME and exactly the kind of riding I'd like to do on those....if I knew of anything like it where I live.

That video looks like it was shot in Santa Monica mountain range area, or maybe central coast of CA.

Yeah, they rolled into The Mob Shop is Ojai.

[bcroslin]

Regarding that suspension fork, is there any concern about loss of power on climbs or on longer efforts over smooth roads? The video shows some bobbing under power. Will the fork have lockout?

I'm also curious about professional application--will we see these eventually in CX races, or are those distances too short?

I'm pretty sure I read that there is a lock out and if I get my hands on one by Nov I will racing CX on it.

[juanj]

I'm pretty sure I read that there is a lock out and if I get my hands on one by Nov I will racing CX on it.

I look forward to your ride report!

[bcroslin]

buddy of mine rode one yesterday and said it handles awesome. fork definitely has a bar mounted lock out. pricing on the different tiers is strange. frame, fork and wheels are the same between the 105 and ultegra. wheels on the force have lighter spokes and maybe a better rear hub. cock pit parts are a little different on the shimano versions and the crank on the ultegra is the nicer hologram Si. the price between the 105 to ultegra is a steep jump just like the jump from ultegra to force. guessing the weight between the ultegra and force is about a pound. my buddy says the large fits more like the way a 54cm would in a CAAD10. sloping down tube with lots of seat post hanging out. rear wheel is 142 through axle. one of the big questions was who makes tires for it and apparently there's only a few choices from kenda, schwalbe and a few others.

overall, it seems like a rad bike and something that combines my love of road cycling with my need to rip jeep trails and lime rock roads. hopefully I'll get to ride one in Aug/ Sept when they should be shipping a few to shops. dealers were warned that the first run might not be huge. we'll see.

[bcroslin]

Slate 105 = $2900
Slate 6800 = $3300
Slate Force = $3900

Late Oct delivery

[thirdgenbird]

Slate 105 = $2900
Slate 6800 = $3300
Slate Force = $3900

Late Oct delivery

That makes more sense than the 6800 $3300 force $4500 on the prior page.

[bingomck]

Slate 105 = $2900
Slate 6800 = $3300
Slate Force = $3900

Late Oct delivery

Any idea on what brakes for the 105?

[fatallightning]

Shimano BR785/505, , 160/140mm

[Pelican]

Bringing this thread back up because I think shops finally have the Slate in stock. I just built up an old Cannondale F500 frame with spare parts instead. Really cool concept, though pricing is typical Cannondale.

Did anyone here actually buy one of these things?

[bcroslin]

I was supposed to have one to play with before xmas but that didn't happen. Hoping to ride one soon. Still dig it but the novelty is wearing off. Cannondale shouldn't have announced the bike until they could actually deliver it. Dumb.

[old fat man]

I was supposed to have one to play with before xmas but that didn't happen. Hoping to ride one soon. Still dig it but the novelty is wearing off. Cannondale shouldn't have announced the bike until they could actually deliver it. Dumb.

They're delivering them...to all their sponsored athletes. It would seem the modified fork must be the hold up? Nothing else is particularly hard to obtain on these things.

[Pelican]

Nothing else is particularly hard to obtain on these things.

I actually heard the anodized bits were the reason for the delay. Hard to get stuff anodized these days! We couldn't find an anodizer for our bike frames, so they'll end up painted like everyone else's. I do hope 3DV makes a comeback.

[molly47]

i received mine two weeks ago sweet ride ,fun...

[bcroslin]

A buddy of mine who manages a LBS has an ultegra Slate demo in the shop so I should have my hands on it as soon as he gets off of it. 😀

[hmai18]

Local shop has two in stock. Waiting for weather to warm up a bit to demo.

[bcroslin]

I finally got my hands on a Slate and was able to to put about 25 miles on it this afternoon. I was really excited about this bike when it was announced but my attention was pulled in other directions and I had nearly forgotten about it until my buddy at my LBS told me to come get it.

I rode it around the parking lot with flats on it and was impressed with how it handled. Handling with the Lefty fork takes some getting used to but I got the hang of it pretty quickly. I installed a set of DA mtb pedals on it today and it took it for a spin and by the end of the ride I had pretty much forgotten about the fork.

The front end sits high like a mtb and is really comfortable when you're in the drops. The rear end feels like a Synapse and overall the bike is really comfortable. The Shimano hydraulic brakes are killer just like you'd expect them to be and the shifters are 6800. I really like the Ultegra brifters and I fully expect whatever CX bike I buy in the future to have them.

I was able to ride road, dirt and a little gravel and the bike handles all three well. It feels a little slow on the road but rips on fire roads. The 650b wheels with the tall tires are freaking awesome. After riding the Slate I almost feel like it could do without the Lefty fork and it would ride nearly as plush on gravel. I really wonder if the Slate spec'd with a carbon fork would be a better bike. The Lefty is cool and it seems to do the job but I purposely steered the bike at every root and bump I could and I felt like the fork did an OK job but that the tires pumped to about 35 psi made a bigger difference. Losing the Lefty would also drop the bike by at least a pound or so.

My biggest criticism is that the bike is too heavy. I believe the Ultegra version I'm riding is close to 23 lbs. My Santa Cruz carbon 29'er with a Fox fork weighs about the same - maybe a little less. The wheels aren't anything special and the Ultegra version is spec'd with Cannonade's heavier C2 components. If I were going to buy a Slate I think I'd go for the 105 version and save some money for new wheels and carbon bars, stem, seat post and upgrade to a lighter crank set. Also, the tires that come spec'd on all the bikes suck. They are just terrible. I don't know what else is out there but something like a challenge grifo xs with a tall profile would do the trick.

So, am I going to buy one? Probably not. I really like the bike but I have options like the CX bike already in my garage or my mtb and a few buddies are about to open a LBS that will be a Moots dealer so a Moots Psychlo might be in my future. The Slate is definitely not a CX bike and would be a much more comfortable bike on gravel rides but my fear is when things get fast I might be better off on a sub 19 lbs CX bike. I'm going to borrow the Slate again in a week or two and ride some trails with it and it will be available to me for the next 6 months or so until it goes home permanently with the shop manager.

I'll check back as I ride it more and report on whether or not my opinion evolves. Bottom line: fun bike but probably not the right fun bike for me.

[rockclimberalex]

I personally think they are a tad overpriced. 4k is a lot for a aluminum frame. Same thing with the fat caad. It's the same price of a borealis echo while being aluminum. I do still have a 2003 caadx with the fatty headshock and it works 12 years later.

[bcroslin]

I personally think they are a tad overpriced. 4k is a lot for a aluminum frame. Same thing with the fat caad. It's the same price of a borealis echo while being aluminum. I do still have a 2003 caadx with the fatty headshock and it works 12 years later.

Ultegra version should slide in just under $3k and you might even be able to find a bro-deal for a little over $2800. The 105 version should come in around $2k I believe and is IMO the best value of the 3 bikes.

What will be interesting is if Cannondale produces a carbon version or even an aluminum version spec'd with SiSL2 cranks, DA, better wheels, etc. Drop the weight to sub-20 lbs and you've got a winner but it will likely be very spendy.

[CiclistiCliff]

Aluminum road bikes with full ultegra float around 2100 and that's without hydraulic brakes. These forks are insanely expensive, so that is the difference in price in a comparable CAAD12.

I've got this little thing waiting to be ridden tomorrow morning. The XL is probably great for someone 6'3" 6'4" with 32-34" inseam. With a 36/37" inseam , the saddle is at 86cm and the post is at the minimum line. Oddly, the L and XL frames share the same stack height, but reach jumps 15mm and seat tube is slightly longer on the XL.

If you're in the Bay Area, Sports Basement has demos. Most stores have a medium and large while the Presidio store has a full size run that can send the XL around to other stores.

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpt1/t51.2885-15/e35/12599063_1545737392407608_1859230189_n.jpg

[559Rando]

Id be interested in knowing if Cannondale will sell those tires separately. I don't even see a tire category on their site.


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[sandyrs]

Id be interested in knowing if Cannondale will sell those tires separately. I don't even see a tire category on their site.


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They're rebadged Panaracers, apparently, fwiw

[Cat3roadracer]

That's got Deerfield written all over it.

[commonguy001]

I finally saw one of these in person and while it looks pretty cool the fact that the steertube appears to be short from the factory leaves me thinking unless you want your bars slammed it's probably not a great option.

Being a Cannondale rube, do they sell longer steerer tubes for these forks? It looks like you could probably replace it fairly easily as it looks like it's just a couple of pinch bolts.

[559Rando]

They're rebadged Panaracers, apparently, fwiw


How do you know that? They're made by Panaracer--that's transparent. But they appear to have a different (but similar) tread compared to the Compass (made by Panaracer) and the Pari Moto (made by and branded as Panaracer). And there's more to tires than treads.




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[sandyrs]

How do you know that? They're made by Panaracer--that's transparent. But they appear to have a different (but similar) tread compared to the Compass (made by Panaracer) and the Pari Moto (made by and branded as Panaracer). And there's more to tires than treads.




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True, I guess I just mean they're made by them, didn't mean to imply they're available from them.

[Pelican]

How do you know that? They're made by Panaracer--that's transparent. But they appear to have a different (but similar) tread compared to the Compass (made by Panaracer) and the Pari Moto (made by and branded as Panaracer). And there's more to tires than treads.

They are different than the other versions because Cannondale specs a tubeless ready tire. We use the regular (non-TR) Panaracer version on our bikes. It will likely be available in bike shops as a GravelKing (650b x 42).

[559Rando]

True, I guess I just mean they're made by them, didn't mean to imply they're available from them.


Ya. That's my question: is C-dale selling them? Does anyone know?


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[559Rando]

They are different than the other versions because Cannondale specs a tubeless ready tire.


That's detail I forgot. And that's why I was curious. Thanks for that bit.



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[bcroslin]

Ya. That's my question: is C-dale selling them? Does anyone know?


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Just find a Slate owner and I bet they'll sell you the set that came with the bike. IMO they're garbage but to each their own.

[559Rando]

Just find a Slate owner and I bet they'll sell you the set that came with the bike. IMO they're garbage but to each their own.


Why would they be garbage?


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[Pelican]

Just find a Slate owner and I bet they'll sell you the set that came with the bike. IMO they're garbage but to each their own.

I'd bet Slate owners won't be willing to sell their tires, mainly because there's not much else in a 650b road tire. IMO the Panaracers are the best out there.

But everyone's got an opinion, just like everyone's got an... :butt:

Unless you *need* to run tubeless, the GravelKings will actually be a better choice.

[559Rando]

I'd bet Slate owners won't be willing to sell their tires, mainly because there's not much else in a 650b road tire. IMO the Panaracers are the best out there.



But everyone's got an opinion, just like everyone's got an... :butt:



Unless you *need* to run tubeless, the GravelKings will actually be a better choice.


Why would Gravel Kings be better? If think unless someone's set on tubeless the Compass Switchback Pass 48mm would be the bee's knees.


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[Pelican]

Why would Gravel Kings be better? If think unless someone's set on tubeless the Compass Switchback Pass 48mm would be the bee's knees.

This is what I get for trying to help. :rolleyes: :crap:

Good luck with your Compass tires!

[CiclistiCliff]

Took it out. Great bike, if it fits, but definitely not for those looking for tall front ends. Saddle height is 86cm on the XL frame and saddle to bar drop is actually more than my dedicated road bike.

Can't say that bothers me, but dropping down some steep sandstone descents, it was a bit much. Slack front end feels me on the road, but great on the dirt. Low BB is LOW and pedal strikes are normal.

Overall, would I buy it? No. I'd get a cross bike that fits big tires and call it a day. Fun bike, but yeah, not for everyone.

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/12424466_1087015484651828_1541931418_n.jpg

[559Rando]

This is what I get for trying to help. :rolleyes: :crap:



Good luck with your Compass tires!


Pelican, sorry if my post read with any harsh tone. I'm on my mobile and keeping it short.
In all seriousness, what's the draw for the Gravel King? I'm curious.


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[bcroslin]

Took it out. Great bike, if it fits, but definitely not for those looking for tall front ends. Saddle height is 86cm on the XL frame and saddle to bar drop is actually more than my dedicated road bike.

Can't say that bothers me, but dropping down some steep sandstone descents, it was a bit much. Slack front end feels me on the road, but great on the dirt. Low BB is LOW and pedal strikes are normal.

Overall, would I buy it? No. I'd get a cross bike that fits big tires and call it a day. Fun bike, but yeah, not for everyone.

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/12424466_1087015484651828_1541931418_n.jpg

And I thought the front end was really tall. I had to flip the stem over to -6 and if I kept the bike I would probably slam the stem as well.

[CiclistiCliff]

And I thought the front end was really tall. I had to flip the stem over to -6 and if I kept the bike I would probably slam the stem as well.


It's all relative to height/proportions. Looking at stack/reach, the stack of the XL Slate is 5mm more than a 58cm Evo, but the reach is 13mm longer than the 60cm EVO (63cm Evo has a shorter reach than 60cm).

[jonbek]

Any more owner feedback out there? Still dying to read and learn more from people spinning these.

[Miller76]

i received mine two weeks ago sweet ride ,fun...


Can you post some pictures and let us know your thoughts? Thanks in advance


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[ptourkin]

There are a couple ride reports in the most recent Road Bike Action, I believe from Neil Shirley and one other. They were fairly perplexed and suffered a few wipeouts.

[Green10speed]

I picked up one of the 105 slates. I'm more than impressed. It's really a go everywhere bike! Tons of fun to ride. It's amazing how fast you can go on the road and then jump on to some dirt trails without hesitation! It was a little pricey but you pay for the carbon lefty fork. I'm sure they'll release a cheaper model in years to come.

[estilley]

Saw one in Forest Park in Portland when I was running, looked like a blast!

[p nut]

I wouldn't mind a cheaper version without the silly lefty. I do like the overall concept.

[bcroslin]

I wouldn't mind a cheaper version without the silly lefty. I do like the overall concept.

My thoughts as well. Put a synapse carbon fork on the Slate and you've got a killer bike. The lefty is overkill.

[FlashUNC]

I'm kicking around the idea. Even with the Lefty. Throw some Rock N Roads on there and go nuts.

[bcroslin]

I'm kicking around the idea. Even with the Lefty. Throw some Rock N Roads on there and go nuts.

It's a really cool bike. I just wish it was 3 lbs lighter. :)

[robin3mj]

It's a really cool bike. I just wish it was 3 lbs lighter. :)

Stop eating dessert for 3 weeks.
Mine is a blast.

[bcroslin]

Stop eating dessert for 3 weeks.
Mine is a blast.

NEVER :banana:

[Green10speed]

Yep I took mine out on some fishermen trails today and it was amazing. I need some rock and roads. My buddy's all ride soma cazaderos on their slates. Fun bike that's for sure

[stephenmarklay]

I saw one at REI the other day and I raised an eyebrow. I would love to zip around on one. I know all of these new bike are filling niches we don’t need but I personally love all the cool ideas.

[MaraudingWalrus]

http://www.cannondale.com/en/USA/Safety-Notices-and-Recalls.aspx


Not calling it a recall, but they're sending out new wheels and collecting all the old ones back.