Cannondale Slate 105 owners?
03-06-19, 02:39 PM
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Cannondale Slate 105 owners?
I bought a Fuji Tread with a 105 groupset, and have been pretty happy. Mostly roads in the spring/ fall seasons, instead of my road bike. I've been interested in the Slate 105 for a couple years, maybe because they are quirky, interesting bikes. I did check one out at REI, but they were out of smalls. Any long term owners out there?
03-08-19, 05:30 PM
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Ok, my research seems to point out it's a nice do-all bike, but obviously not a popular choice at the price point. Makes sense. Ebay has these offered at $1399, a seemingly good deal for a decent bike, and conversation piece. My Fuji Tread was a bargain from Nashbar. Half the price at about $699. The dearly departed Performance even price matched it, since they were the same warehouse. I guess I just like the look, and interesting design. The gearing on the 105 is more for road than trail climbing. I'm waiting for the urge to pass.
03-09-19, 03:45 PM
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Ok, my research seems to point out it's a nice do-all bike, but obviously not a popular choice at the price point. Makes sense. Ebay has these offered at $1399, a seemingly good deal for a decent bike, and conversation piece. My Fuji Tread was a bargain from Nashbar. Half the price at about $699. The dearly departed Performance even price matched it, since they were the same warehouse. I guess I just like the look, and interesting design. The gearing on the 105 is more for road than trail climbing. I'm waiting for the urge to pass.
03-09-19, 11:19 PM
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The 1399 ebay ones come with Lefty Solo fork which is very different than the Oliver. The whole point of a Slate is to use the Oliver.
03-10-19, 08:16 AM
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Thank you! I thought they were blowing these out at half price, because they we not selling! I see that it's a rigid fork. SO helpful, thank you!!
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Good deal. If you are lucky and check ebay constantly you can find an oliver for a good deal. I was able to snag one for $400. The rigid fork is just that, a big chunk of aluminum that is stiff as all hell.
