2020 Cannondale

Topstone Neo Carbon 2

A carbon frame gravel e-bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$6,500
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, FSA
MotorBosch
BatteryBosch 500Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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38 mph

Topstone Neo Carbon 2

36 mph

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Reviews
Downtown
Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon Lefty LE in review

Sep 2021 · Philipp Schwab

With the Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon Lefty LE, an E-gravel bike seems to have smuggled itself into the ranks of the test and approaches urban mobility from a more leisure-oriented perspective. Can this bike with its drop bars, high-tech components and concentrated Bosch E-power surprise us during the test?

Highs
  • Innovative in its segment and beyond

  • High-tech and high-spec

  • Off-road capabilities

  • Lots of fun for tech-fans with riding experience

  • Comparatively high level of comfort

  • Connectivity of drivetrain, sensor and Nyon display

Lows
  • Very limited luggage carrying options

  • Not intuitive due to road bars

  • Narrow range of applications

  • Limited everyday practicality without mudguards, stand or front light

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Road Bike Action
CANNONDALE TOPSTONE NEO CARBON LEFTY -- BIKE TEST

Apr 2021 · RBA Staff

Cannondale adds power and suspension to the Topstone

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BikeRadar
Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon 1 Lefty review

Jan 2021 · Warren Rossiter

Cannondale’s radical-design gravel ebike opens up new possibilities

Highs
  • Big power, big range, big fun

Lows
  • Price

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Cycling Tips
Video review: Cannondale's full suspension gravel ebike, the Topstone NEO Lefty - CyclingTips

Jul 2020 · CyclingTips

Cannondale’s take on e-gravel comes in the form of the Topstone NEO Lefty, and slightly longer, slightly slacker, motorized version of the Topstone Lefty we recently reviewed. As James Huang found out, the NEO is great for leaving your analog colleagues in the dust, but how does it perform on its own motorized merits? It’s […]

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Cycling Weekly
Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon Lefty 3

Jun 2020 · James Bracey

Full suspension and power assisted, is the Topstone Neo the ultimate gravel killer?

Highs
  • Handling and traction

  • Power application

  • Range

Lows
  • Almost too much torque

  • Wheel spec

  • It's not pretty

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Bikerumor
Cannondale Topstone NEO e-gravel bike plays hard w/ eMTB motor, Lefty suspension

May 2020

The new Cannondale Topstone NEO gravel e-bike offers big power in a compact form, letting you shred the dirt roads farther and faster. Here's the details!

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Cyclist
Cannondale Topstone Lefty and Topstone Neo: two all-new gravel slayers from the venerable US brand

May 2020 · Stu Bowers

Cannondale releases all-new full suspension and electric versions of its Topstone carbon gravel bike

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Specs
Build
Frame

BallisTec Carbon Frame, removable downtube battery, Kingpin suspension system, 12x148 thru-axle, dropper post compatible

BB StandardBosch, Press Fit

Fork

BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x110 thru axle

Bottom Bracket

Bosch, press-fit

Stem

Cannondale, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Shallow Race, titanium rails

Seatpost

Promax SP-9032, Carbon, 27.2

TypeRigid

Grips

Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX 810, Shadow RD+

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX 800, braze-on

Crank

FSA Bosch E-Bike, 48/32T

Shifters

Shimano GRX 800, 2x11

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano HG701, 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano GRX hydraulic disc, 180/160mm RT64 rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB KOM Light i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Rear Hub

Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x148mm thru-axle

Tires

WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, tubeless ready

Electric Components
Motor

Bosch PowerTube 500Wh

Battery

Bosch PowerTube 500Wh

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Display

Bosch Kiox

Charger

Bosch 4A

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