2020 Cannondale
Topstone Carbon Lefty 3
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,750| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 30mm |
| Fork | Cannondale Lefty Oliver |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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
Aug 2021 · David Kennedy
Overall, the Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 3 is a fun bike. Yes, a tad on the heavy side, but with some slight changes could be made lighter. Topstone Carbon Lefty 3...
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!
| Frame | BallisTec Carbon Frame, Kingpin suspension system, 12x142 Speed Release Thru-axle, dropper post compatible, direct line cable routing BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | All-New Lefty Oliver, 30mm travel, Chamber Damper w/ All-Over tune, ISO High-Ride air spring, tapered steerer, 650b, 55mm offset Travel: 30mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale BB30 |
| Stem | Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 2, UD Carbon, 27.2 x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 800 Wide |
|---|---|
| Crank | Cannondale 1, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 40T |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX 600, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 11-42, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT76 rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Rear Hub | Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm |
| Tires | WTB Venture TCS Light, 650 x 47c, tubeless readyWTB Byway TCS Light, 650 x 47c, tubeless ready |
Last updated June 19
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