2020 Cannondale
Topstone Apex 1
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,100| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Jun 2020
Cannondale's attention to detail on the Topstone is excellent, and they've made some really interesting design choices to stand out in an increasingly-crowded category. Apparently they've succeeded -- the Topstone 105 has been the third most popular bike on all of 99 Spokes this year.
Well balanced
Descends well
Good power transfer
No mount points on the fork
Cheap bottom bracket
May 2021 · Warren Rossiter
Immensely capable gravel machine that will take you further off the beaten track than ever
Handling
Control
Comfort and speed
Little, but the price is high
Feb 2021 · Stu Bowers
Great fun to take almost anywhere off-road, but lacks overall versatility that defines a true gravel bike
Superb front suspension
Retains performance feel
Clean aesthetic
Suspension adds weight and cost
Dec 2020 · Dave Atkinson
Fast, light gravel ripper with top-notch equipment and useful suspension tech
Suspension a genuine benefit off road
Fast and fun ride
Dropper and mudguard compatible
Fiddly front wheel removal
Tyres not up to technical stuff
Costs large amounts of money
Sep 2020 · James Stout
Tons of fun - though we'd like a little more tyre clearance for techy trails, please
Fork is excellent
Balanced and responsive handling
Lefty hub limits wheel choice
Would like more clearance
Aug 2020 · Josh Ross
The Cannondale Topstone Lefty 3 draws from the best ideas in Cannondale’s history. It’s a full-suspension gravel race bike that brings back the out-of-the-box thinking we've come to expect from Cannondale
Lots of tyre clearance
Front suspension is easily locked out
Adaptable for different uses
No mounts on the fork
Mudguards aren’t available
May 2020
The Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty gives them an efficient "full suspension" gravel bike, complete with all-new, 2nd gen Lefty Oliver suspension fork!
May 2020 · James Huang
The new Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty is basically the same as the standard Topstone Carbon, but now with a suspension fork and a switch to 650b wheels and tires. The changes sound modest on paper but the difference you feel in the saddle is far greater than you might expect, and while that Lefty Oliver […]
Exceptional ride quality front and rear, well-tuned front suspension fork, nimble handling.
Lots of Cannondale quirkiness, heavy.
| Frame | Topstone, SmartForm C2 Alloy, 142x12 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount rear brake, internal cable routing |
|---|---|
| Fork | Cannondale Topstone Disc, Full Carbon, 1-1/4" to 1-1/8" tapered steerer, 55mm offset, flat mount, 12x100 thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Stem | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 deg flare drop |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper Seatpost, 50mm travel, 27.2 x 365mm, internal routing, drop bar remote Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1, Long cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Apex Alloy, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1 HRD, 1x11 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11-speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex 1 HRD, 160/160mm Centerline Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex 1 HRD |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 Light TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula RX-512 12x100 front, RX-142 12x142 rear |
| Rear Hub | Formula RX-512 12x100 front, RX-142 12x142 rear |
| Tires | WTB Nano TCS, 700 x 40c, tubeless ready |
Last updated June 9
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