Your channel deserves way more subs. The production quality is great and the camera work is done professionally. The videos are short and, most importantly, straight to the point. Also the presenter Peter is doing a great job! I like his energetic and enthusiastic attitude. Whoever hired him is lucky becasue he's such a good salesman with the love for cycling!
Hey Thanks! I'll let my boss know! lol Actually I am also one of the owners of Bikes and Life. I feel very lucky to be doing what I do for a living. What do you ride? -Peter
Just got myself into road cycling. I'm riding a Kestrel Talon which is bought when it's on a massive sale ;) It's been an amazing year riding my bike and getting constantly dropped by other stronger riders on the road. I wish I had seen your Giant TCR review earlier because I'm totally sold, haha. Thank you for your insightful videos and wish to see more, especially road bike stuff!
Hey Peter, I've been seeing your videos and finally subscribed. I love your unbiased delivery of your reviews. I have a Slate myself and it's the perfect commuter. I've ridden it on single track and some hairy situations going downhill with loose rocks both big and small and the 42mm tires and lefty kept me alive! Mountain bikers were surprised I wasn't in hospital. Ive put a 32t cassette and I can climb so well now. Anyway keep up the great work mate!
Super cool! Glad to hear you subscribed! I could have used the Slate this past weekend. I rode D2R2 in Western Massachusetts. 56 miles and 8000+ feet of climbing (plus descending) on loose dirt and gravel with just a few bits of tarmac thrown in. I did it on 25c tires and got 4 pinch flats in 56 miles!! There were a bunch of people riding Slates and they were having zero issues handling the terrain. Thanks for watching!! -Peter
Definitely would consider a purchase at some point. My commute takes me through some sadly unkept country roads that I just about manage to overcome with my Tern Link D8 bike P.S Excellent review. I purchased my Tern after seeeing your video in your old channel. Top quality as always Peter - greetings from Scotland!
Hey! Thanks for the feedback Stew and I'm glad you're part of this community now! Yeah it's pretty unreal how much smoother the ride is. And for an added bonus you can throw a suspension seatpost in there like a BodyFloat or Thudbuster for a more complete suspension experience while still retaining the rigidity of the road frame. Thanks for your comment!! -Peter
Hi Peter! Though its a little off topic, just wanted to say a sincere thanks for your really helpful videos on the Brompton bikes. I live in Australia and was unfortunately unable to buy through you but I ended up purchasing one today based on all your great information. Hope your new venture is going well and please continue to make such great content! I really like your thorough approach and pleasant disposition. I've already subbed so I'll be checking in every now and again. Take care and have fun :)
Nice review! Your review of the Brompton convinced me to buy one a few years back, now it looks like you may have just cost me another chunk of change.
I don't suppose you know if you can use a magnetic trainer like the cycleops or trax blue matic with this rear set? I just went to set mine up for the winter but the rear dropout is flush on one side. Can I just remove it and use the one that comes with the trainer? Love this bike by the way!
Peter. Wondered where you disappeared to from your NYCEWheels bids. Glad to see you're still making quality bike reviews. Any chance of a review of a Cannondale Hooligan?
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Great review. Slate is an interesting bike for sure. I just cannot say if I like it or not before test ride. I think I would appreciate the lefty on trails, but I also like cx bikes because of simplicity. Less moving parts than on my full suspension MTB.
Nice review, thx. I'm not convinced I need the suspension fork though, it's unnecessary weight? The tyres, brakes, geometry, drops etc all interesting and its a slight twist on a regular CX and moreover looks great. My next bike + 1?
Does this bike feel heavy climbing? I was looking at this bike as a 20 mile commuting bike with the option of trails but when I took if for a test ride it did feel a little heavy. Keep in mind my other bike is a Specialized Tarmac Expert. I figure it would be heavier but it still felt even heavier to get going to speed and I was concerned climbing the hills where I live would be difficult. Also, I am surprised with the 11-28 instead of 11-32 which would help with the climbs. Thanks!
Hi Tony, great question. Where are you riding the Tarmac? I've found the Slate to be surprisingly nimble on climbs. Now, it's no super light carbon bike but the alloy frame is stiff and the thick tires are shockingly fast. I kept the pressure at 60 and the high TPI tire was very quick on the road. There are 2 things I think really stuck with me about the Slate. #1 - It's ultra confidence inspiring on descents. I did some night time riding in an unfamiliar hilly area after shooting this review and hit some bumps on fast descents that would have probably thrown me on another bike. I kept bombing the hills though because the suspension fork took care of the bad road issues - holding the tire on the ground and keeping me from freaking out. #2 Those fat slick tires are super light and fast. Sure there are a hundred bikes with skinny high pressure tires and a few less pounds that could beat it but I think the person who wants this bike wants to have a bike that can hit dirt, gravel, and pavement equally all with a carefree and adventurous spirit. So, you trade off adding a pound or two in order to gain that super confidence and all terrain ability. Hope that helps! Can't wait to spend some more time with the bike... Please stick around and subscribe! Great to have your questions as it really helps others learn too! -Peter
Like that ability to easily lock/unlock the shock. Can it be done while moving? One other question- Are there mounting bosses for racks/fenders on the Slate? As always great review.
When I took the bike for a test ride, I locked out the suspension while moving down hill right before a short hill. It did firm it up. One nice feature, I think you can turn the outside button and change the dampening of the fork as well on the fly. Not 100% certain of this but I seem to remember doing that.
Hey! Yes you can change it while moving, no issue there. The main frame has mounts for racks/fenders. The fork, sadly no. However, there are some fender designs which use compression plugs inserted into the bottom of the steerer tube to affix a front fender to a suspension fork such as this. That may be the way to go as you could quickly remove it when desired. Cannondale will have to address that if they intend to roll this technology forward into future models. We'll see what they come up with! -Peter
The future of road bikes? It's just a normal hybrid bike geometry with compact handlebar and extra large seatpost. Last couple of years lot of people have been making similar on their own, converting their hybrid bikes to something similar to road bike. Now the companies seem to come up it would be great idea to commercialise that.
+Kyle Buttler it's good for both but more of a Gravel bike. I just did D2R2 this weekend and saw a bunch of people riding them that's the Deerfield Dirt Road Randonne. 80 miles and 8000+ ft of climbing 90% on gravel roads. Slate was a perfect choice! -Peter
You know I've ridden a bunch of different bikes with single sided fork designs and the ONLY one that has felt like a normal bike is the lefty fork. I rode a bunch with no hands to test and it tracks perfectly as if there are two legs. So although it seems like it should hook to the left, it doesn't. There's an engineering marvel huh? And the button, it works. I'd rather have a remote lock switch on the bar but I think that's still in the realm of mountain bikes. Surely Cannondale will continue to refine the design to make it simpler over time. You should jump on a Slate if you can, if only just for a ride around the block. I'd love to know what you thought after riding and how that compares to preconception. Hey - thanks for your comment! -Peter
+david mahoney about 24 lbs. You don't feel the weight on road because the tires are so supple and have very low rolling resistance. Love this bike and may make it part of my personal fleet this year. -Peter
Great bike you have my friend! Beautiful geometry. Seems to be a great ride too. Tough I believe Cannondale is innovating here. I would certainly buy a slate having in mind it's not a daily drive bike. I would probably make it my rain bike. Don't you think?
Gabriel Trainer as regards bikes personally, i am fond of simplicity. That's why i would choose a single speed- fixed one for my rain bike, But then again it's just a personal matter
I love Cannondale but what is the point of this bike? I can do everything it does on my FSi Carbon... which is basically the same bike but with a flat handlebar
I have reflectors on my gravel bike because I ride it at night a lot. The normal weight weenie roadie rules don't all apply on gravel bikes. They're made to be somewhat practical.
I’m enjoying the bike so far ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
how can it be the future of road bike if it isn't even a road bike ! It is a gravel bike, a bike made to go on bad roads with gravel and holes without flat a tyre
Sure it's not the lightest or the stiffest but the Slate the bike rocks smooth pavement as well as gravel and broken roads. The best thing it brings to the road bike scene is the ability to drop down descents and especially corner at speed without worrying about hitting bumps and getting tossed on unknown roads. You have more control and stability because of the suspension fork no matter what condition the road is in. What are you riding? Thanks for your comment! -Peter
+Takuan when you ride the bike you feel no imbalance. In fact, I was able to ride without hands as easily as with any other bike. This bike is about comfort and safely over rougher roads. So it might be a bit heavier than some bikes but the question is not, "How light is this bike?" The question should be, "Will this bike make me want to ride more often?" Thanks for the comment! What are you riding these days? -Peter
Hi I ride Orbea and Canyon road bikes (CF SLX) the Cannondale looks funky but is breathtakingly expensive compared to the new Canyon bikes without being any better at anything. Canyons are lighter and I believe at least as good. I really dislike the shock absorber on the Cannonade it's just a heavy expensive gimmick. It probably works for some but not for me. I prefer real contact with the road. Cheers
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Man, great review and the quality of the video!
+cannondany thanks! Love your stuff as well. :) -Peter
Your channel deserves way more subs. The production quality is great and the camera work is done professionally. The videos are short and, most importantly, straight to the point. Also the presenter Peter is doing a great job! I like his energetic and enthusiastic attitude. Whoever hired him is lucky becasue he's such a good salesman with the love for cycling!
Hey Thanks! I'll let my boss know! lol Actually I am also one of the owners of Bikes and Life. I feel very lucky to be doing what I do for a living. What do you ride? -Peter
Just got myself into road cycling. I'm riding a Kestrel Talon which is bought when it's on a massive sale ;) It's been an amazing year riding my bike and getting constantly dropped by other stronger riders on the road. I wish I had seen your Giant TCR review earlier because I'm totally sold, haha. Thank you for your insightful videos and wish to see more, especially road bike stuff!
Dude, he is the professional video recorder
sc0608023 RUclips subscriptions doesn't represent quality. The quality of the info provided by someone is not measured by the amount of subscribers.
Hey Peter, I've been seeing your videos and finally subscribed. I love your unbiased delivery of your reviews. I have a Slate myself and it's the perfect commuter. I've ridden it on single track and some hairy situations going downhill with loose rocks both big and small and the 42mm tires and lefty kept me alive! Mountain bikers were surprised I wasn't in hospital. Ive put a 32t cassette and I can climb so well now. Anyway keep up the great work mate!
Super cool! Glad to hear you subscribed! I could have used the Slate this past weekend. I rode D2R2 in Western Massachusetts. 56 miles and 8000+ feet of climbing (plus descending) on loose dirt and gravel with just a few bits of tarmac thrown in. I did it on 25c tires and got 4 pinch flats in 56 miles!! There were a bunch of people riding Slates and they were having zero issues handling the terrain. Thanks for watching!! -Peter
+Bikes and Life
it's such a fun and capable ride. I keep up with a peloton too.
wanna put gravel tires on it now. slicks cant grip on dirt uphills
Took a dive and got the bike. It is really as advertised. You won't know how well it rides until you've experienced it.
still good?
Absolutely love my Slate 105.
Man, from what I see in your videos you have great smooth roads there..
Thanks for the info about cannondale. Great video! Simple, short, and to the point.
Definitely would consider a purchase at some point. My commute takes me through some sadly unkept country roads that I just about manage to overcome with my Tern Link D8 bike
P.S Excellent review. I purchased my Tern after seeeing your video in your old channel. Top quality as always Peter - greetings from Scotland!
Hey! Thanks for the feedback Stew and I'm glad you're part of this community now! Yeah it's pretty unreal how much smoother the ride is. And for an added bonus you can throw a suspension seatpost in there like a BodyFloat or Thudbuster for a more complete suspension experience while still retaining the rigidity of the road frame. Thanks for your comment!! -Peter
Hi Peter! Though its a little off topic, just wanted to say a sincere thanks for your really helpful videos on the Brompton bikes.
I live in Australia and was unfortunately unable to buy through you but I ended up purchasing one today based on all your great information.
Hope your new venture is going well and please continue to make such great content! I really like your thorough approach and pleasant disposition. I've already subbed so I'll be checking in every now and again.
Take care and have fun :)
Seems like a fun Sunday cyclocross and trail fun bike. Lefties fork is definitely too cool.
Great review ! This bike so diffrent but i like that.
Nice review! Your review of the Brompton convinced me to buy one a few years back, now it looks like you may have just cost me another chunk of change.
great review! hope you mention the price at the end of every review. can't wait for verge x11 to be reviewed by you Peter!
Hi... Good to find you here... I used to see your videos in NYcewheels... Good job...
Hi Peter, I need some advice from you .which bike would you choose for steephill and touring. tern verge tour or montague paratrooper pro? thanks
Good review. Thanks.
I don't suppose you know if you can use a magnetic trainer like the cycleops or trax blue matic with this rear set? I just went to set mine up for the winter but the rear dropout is flush on one side. Can I just remove it and use the one that comes with the trainer? Love this bike by the way!
great video !
does it track strait if you take your hands off the bars? not that you are supposed to do that.
great presentation sir
Peter. Wondered where you disappeared to from your NYCEWheels bids. Glad to see you're still making quality bike reviews. Any chance of a review of a Cannondale Hooligan?
Great review. Slate is an interesting bike for sure. I just cannot say if I like it or not before test ride. I think I would appreciate the lefty on trails, but I also like cx bikes because of simplicity. Less moving parts than on my full suspension MTB.
Nice review, thx. I'm not convinced I need the suspension fork though, it's unnecessary weight? The tyres, brakes, geometry, drops etc all interesting and its a slight twist on a regular CX and moreover looks great. My next bike + 1?
Does this bike feel heavy climbing? I was looking at this bike as a 20 mile commuting bike with the option of trails but when I took if for a test ride it did feel a little heavy. Keep in mind my other bike is a Specialized Tarmac Expert. I figure it would be heavier but it still felt even heavier to get going to speed and I was concerned climbing the hills where I live would be difficult. Also, I am surprised with the 11-28 instead of 11-32 which would help with the climbs. Thanks!
Hi Tony, great question. Where are you riding the Tarmac? I've found the Slate to be surprisingly nimble on climbs. Now, it's no super light carbon bike but the alloy frame is stiff and the thick tires are shockingly fast. I kept the pressure at 60 and the high TPI tire was very quick on the road. There are 2 things I think really stuck with me about the Slate. #1 - It's ultra confidence inspiring on descents. I did some night time riding in an unfamiliar hilly area after shooting this review and hit some bumps on fast descents that would have probably thrown me on another bike. I kept bombing the hills though because the suspension fork took care of the bad road issues - holding the tire on the ground and keeping me from freaking out. #2 Those fat slick tires are super light and fast. Sure there are a hundred bikes with skinny high pressure tires and a few less pounds that could beat it but I think the person who wants this bike wants to have a bike that can hit dirt, gravel, and pavement equally all with a carefree and adventurous spirit. So, you trade off adding a pound or two in order to gain that super confidence and all terrain ability. Hope that helps! Can't wait to spend some more time with the bike... Please stick around and subscribe! Great to have your questions as it really helps others learn too! -Peter
Like that ability to easily lock/unlock the shock. Can it be done while moving? One other question- Are there mounting bosses for racks/fenders on the Slate? As always great review.
When I took the bike for a test ride, I locked out the suspension while moving down hill right before a short hill. It did firm it up. One nice feature, I think you can turn the outside button and change the dampening of the fork as well on the fly. Not 100% certain of this but I seem to remember doing that.
Hey! Yes you can change it while moving, no issue there. The main frame has mounts for racks/fenders. The fork, sadly no. However, there are some fender designs which use compression plugs inserted into the bottom of the steerer tube to affix a front fender to a suspension fork such as this. That may be the way to go as you could quickly remove it when desired. Cannondale will have to address that if they intend to roll this technology forward into future models. We'll see what they come up with! -Peter
Really interested in this bike
Hey is the test bike the size you would choose if you were going to buy one, or would you go a bit bigger?
How Tall are you ?
for this large size frame ?
good Review BTW
is the carbon fork that comes with alloy frames full carbon or a mix of two??
Hey Peter . really love your reviews. Can you please review Giant TCR advanced 3 , as its pretty good budget bike.
Thanks
hi what size were you riding? looks like the seat is really high, did that size work for you?
Nice Bike good video. 👍
looks great.
hey will it be possible you guys review Diamondbacks Century or haanjo models PLEASE!!!
Haanjo EXP!!
Hey Peter! I couldn't find the Slate on your site. Could you share the specific link? Buy the way. Which tyres does this model on the video have?
They are 650b x 42 Cannondale branded slicks. I believe they are made by Panaracer.
Hey Peter, why the move from NYC to Worcester?
This brah's pedal stroke is so pro. (2:12)
Can't tell if you're joking, lol but thanks (I hope)! -Peter
So not joking, that s*** is fluid!!!
Yesssss :) -Peter
Peter,we want more videos,where are you?
So much fun
How tall rider?
what size you rideing in the vid ? thanks
That is a large and it's a bit too small for me. XL would be my size. I'm 6'2" with a 36 inch inseam. Hope that helps! -Peter
Put rack mounts
nice review, im liking it, not sure wife will let me have this one though...
Tell her it's to make your rides "safer!" :) -Peter
+Bikes and Life lol, point taken. Only that I tell her how fast I love going...oops
The future of road bikes? It's just a normal hybrid bike geometry with compact handlebar and extra large seatpost. Last couple of years lot of people have been making similar on their own, converting their hybrid bikes to something similar to road bike. Now the companies seem to come up it would be great idea to commercialise that.
Is his a cyclocross or gravel bike?
+Kyle Buttler it's good for both but more of a Gravel bike. I just did D2R2 this weekend and saw a bunch of people riding them that's the Deerfield Dirt Road Randonne. 80 miles and 8000+ ft of climbing 90% on gravel roads. Slate was a perfect choice! -Peter
Well one of my dream bike but too damn expensive for me.
Is cannondale slating this as a cyclocross bike, or a category of its own? And what's the suspension travel?
www.google.com
It's like a 90's mountain bike
Great review Peter! I could never feel safe on a one sided fork though. I also see trouble ahead with that push button design, expensive trouble.
You know I've ridden a bunch of different bikes with single sided fork designs and the ONLY one that has felt like a normal bike is the lefty fork. I rode a bunch with no hands to test and it tracks perfectly as if there are two legs. So although it seems like it should hook to the left, it doesn't. There's an engineering marvel huh? And the button, it works. I'd rather have a remote lock switch on the bar but I think that's still in the realm of mountain bikes. Surely Cannondale will continue to refine the design to make it simpler over time. You should jump on a Slate if you can, if only just for a ride around the block. I'd love to know what you thought after riding and how that compares to preconception. Hey - thanks for your comment! -Peter
how much do they weigh
+david mahoney about 24 lbs. You don't feel the weight on road because the tires are so supple and have very low rolling resistance. Love this bike and may make it part of my personal fleet this year. -Peter
Bikes and Life luv to see more videos from you with this bike..
now that i've seen the future of road bikes i decide to live with the present one and ignore Cannondale and its bikes
What are you riding at present? -Peter
this is my current training bike: road.cc/content/review/81979-rose-xeon-rs-3000
and it's a flying machine
Great bike you have my friend! Beautiful geometry. Seems to be a great ride too. Tough I believe Cannondale is innovating here. I would certainly buy a slate having in mind it's not a daily drive bike. I would probably make it my rain bike. Don't you think?
Gabriel Trainer as regards bikes personally, i am fond of simplicity. That's why i would choose a single speed- fixed one for my rain bike, But then again it's just a personal matter
chousiself Totally agree with you. I myself own 3 singles that I use to trains up to 50k. More than that i switch to gears.
It works is all that matter to me
$2,900 usd
I love Cannondale but what is the point of this bike? I can do everything it does on my FSi Carbon... which is basically the same bike but with a flat handlebar
I like it
Yes!! -Peter
Isn't two better than one??
Nice reflectors
I have reflectors on my gravel bike because I ride it at night a lot. The normal weight weenie roadie rules don't all apply on gravel bikes. They're made to be somewhat practical.
the future of road bikes?
I’m enjoying the bike so far ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
interesting bike but i stick to my vintage looking kona penthouse
Nice gears! Very informative.
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This bike is hideous & unnecessary is it heavier than the Roubaix?
who would've thought that the future for road bikes is heavier bikes :(
the future of bikes is heavier and augly (not a type)
+experiment54 lol i hope they take the design further and do a carbon frame model. That would be incredible. -Peter
I hope they do a belt drive with IGH, then I'm selling all my bikes and getting one!
no
how can it be the future of road bike if it isn't even a road bike ! It is a gravel bike, a bike made to go on bad roads with gravel and holes without flat a tyre
Sure it's not the lightest or the stiffest but the Slate the bike rocks smooth pavement as well as gravel and broken roads. The best thing it brings to the road bike scene is the ability to drop down descents and especially corner at speed without worrying about hitting bumps and getting tossed on unknown roads. You have more control and stability because of the suspension fork no matter what condition the road is in. What are you riding? Thanks for your comment! -Peter
Umm, what is a gimmick?
I'm sorry but this bike is DOA. It's not for "everyone"- it's a bike for no one.
+Windom Morris I like the strong opinion but not sure what you're basing it on. What do you not like about the bike? Thanks for your comments!-Peter
I guess I'm no one. I love mine.
Looks heavy and unbalanced. The new 'Canyons' make a better impression on me.
+Takuan when you ride the bike you feel no imbalance. In fact, I was able to ride without hands as easily as with any other bike. This bike is about comfort and safely over rougher roads. So it might be a bit heavier than some bikes but the question is not, "How light is this bike?" The question should be, "Will this bike make me want to ride more often?" Thanks for the comment! What are you riding these days? -Peter
Hi
I ride Orbea and Canyon road bikes (CF SLX) the Cannondale looks funky but is breathtakingly expensive compared to the new Canyon bikes without being any better at anything. Canyons are lighter and I believe at least as good. I really dislike the shock absorber on the Cannonade it's just a heavy expensive gimmick. It probably works for some but not for me. I prefer real contact with the road. Cheers
+Takuan Ironic because a non suspended bike loses contact with the road over bumps.
Yes that can happen, but still better for me than riding on a heavy sponge cake with an eye watering price tag.
What an ugly bike 👎