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2018 Cannondale Slate Apex 1
Original manufacturer specifications including geometry for 4 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2018
- Category
- Gravel & Cyclocross
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Glacier Blue w/ Transparent Black - Gloss (GLB)
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 23 preserved details · archived image · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900002556
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Slate, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, Di2 ready, SAVE PLUS, BB30a |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Cannondale Lefty Oliver Carbon w/ PBR, 30mm Travel, 45mm offset |
| Fork Material | Carbon |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1 HRD |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1, 44T X-Sync |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA BB30 Bearings |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11-speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed |
| Pedals | N/A |
Brakes
| Brakes | SRAM Apex 1 hydro disc, 160/160mm |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | Tange Seiki HeadShok Integrated |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 Compact, butted 6061 Alloy |
| Stem | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 31.8 |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 Alloy 27.2x350mm SM, 400mm MD-XL |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Lefty 50 Formula CDH-57 front, Formula RX-142 Rear |
|---|---|
| Rims | WTB STP i19 TCS 28-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel 14g |
| Front Tire | WTB Resolute, 650bx42c Tubeless, gumwall |
| Rear Tire | WTB Resolute, 650bx42c Tubeless, gumwall |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 414 mm | 454 mm | 494 mm | 544 mm |
| Effective top tube | 510 mm | 545 mm | 570 mm | 590 mm |
| Top tube | 494 mm | 526 mm | 550 mm | 576 mm |
| Head tube | 110 mm | 134 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 968 mm | 996 mm | 1018 mm | 1032 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 70 mm | 67 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 270 mm | 273 mm | 275 mm | 275 mm |
| Reach | 361 mm | 385 mm | 398 mm | 412 mm |
| Stack | 538 mm | 560 mm | 582 mm | 582 mm |
| Standover height | 702 mm | 739 mm | 772 mm | 800 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Front center | 574 mm | 601 mm | 621 mm | 636 mm |
| Trail | 69 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Geometry source: Cannondale MY18 Dealer Book, PDF page 185 Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry tools
Analyze a published size
S geometry
Archive context: Its wheelbase of 968 mm sits toward the shorter end. The chainstay of 405 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its reach of 361 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Compared with 32 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2022 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze S geometry M geometry
Archive context: The chainstay of 405 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its wheelbase of 996 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its stack of 560 mm sits toward the lower end.
Compared with 32 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2022 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze M geometry L geometry
Archive context: The chainstay of 405 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its wheelbase of 1018 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its stack of 582 mm sits toward the lower end.
Compared with 23 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Large-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2022 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze L geometry XL geometry
Archive context: The chainstay of 405 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its stack of 582 mm sits toward the lower end. Its wheelbase of 1032 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Compared with 22 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the XL-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2022 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze XL geometry Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed
Exact archived model
SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11-speed
Exact archived model
WTB Resolute, 650bx42c Tubeless, gumwall
Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (6)
FSA BB30 Bearings
Named archived component — verify dimensions
Fabric Scoop Radius Sport
Named archived component — verify exact version
SRAM Apex 1, 44T X-Sync
Component family — verify exact version
SRAM Apex 1
Interpreted as SRAM Apex · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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SRAM Apex 1 HRD
Interpreted as SRAM Apex · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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WTB STP i19 TCS 28-hole
Named archived component — verify dimensions
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesBoth brakes should stop firmly and release without rubbing. Inspect pad thickness, rotor wear and alignment, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 11-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads. If it is set up tubeless, confirm both tires hold pressure and ask when the sealant was last refreshed.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 21 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2018 Cannondale Slate Apex 1 · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Slate, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, Di2 ready, SAVE PLUS, BB30a · Fork: Cannondale Lefty Oliver Carbon w/ PBR, 30mm Travel, 45mm offset · Carbon
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Cannondale Lefty Oliver Carbon w/ PBR, 30mm Travel, 45mm offset
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM Apex 1 HRD · Rear derailleur: SRAM Apex 1 · Crankset: SRAM Apex 1, 44T X-Sync · Bottom bracket: FSA BB30 Bearings · Rear cogs: SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11-speed · Chain: SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: SRAM Apex 1 hydro disc, 160/160mm
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: WTB STP i19 TCS 28-hole · Hubs: Lefty 50 Formula CDH-57 front, Formula RX-142 Rear · Front tire: WTB Resolute, 650bx42c Tubeless, gumwall · Rear tire: WTB Resolute, 650bx42c Tubeless, gumwall
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: Tange Seiki HeadShok Integrated · Handlebar: Cannondale C3 Compact, butted 6061 Alloy · Stem: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 31.8 · Seatpost: Cannondale C3 Alloy 27.2x350mm SM, 400mm MD-XL · Saddle: Fabric Scoop Radius Sport
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Build relationships are limited to the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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