Originally Posted by
bassjones
I'd prefer 29"/700C and non-suspension fork. I'm a Cannondale fanboy but I'd be looking at the Kona Rove or Salsa Warbird over that.
Those are gravel and CX bikes. One thing I like about the Slate is that with 650b wheels and 40c rubber it comes out to 700c so it keeps short chainstays and road racing geometry. It's like a road racing bike with big tires and a suspension fork. Gravel and CX bikes aren't like that.