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Cannondale is discontinuing the slate
Reviving an old thread. I understand the Slate is being discontinued by Cannondale, as a result there are some deals around for the rigid model. Should it be a consideration, knowing I'll have to change the gearing from 52/36 and have limited (still) tire choice of 42c in the rear? Also, obviously, it'd be an orphan moving forward.. I've ridden a Thesis 650 bike and loved it, but think I'd like 2x, definitely some good options out there. Sizing help, I seem to fit between M and L at 5'11" heard it's kinda short.
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Picked one of these up rigid slates up for my wife earlier this year. They're pretty easy to find for about a grand new. Shimano 105, hydro discs, etc.
Serving all-weather fast urban commuter duty, with some curb-hopping and light gravel, this is darn-near the perfect bike for her. She loves it. |
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I bought a ridgid apex slate and its nice enough. I did end up sourcing a pbr lefty for it, much more fun now. Would really rather have a 2x, but I've adapted to the 1x after changing up the front ring for something smaller as its overgeared for mountain work.
The 42's are plenty of tire, just unfortunately not a killer selection in that size. Only complaint is its not rack compatible but I just throw it in the pickup. |
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