2021 Cannondale
Topstone 2
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
| MSRP | £1,700 (about $2,153) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | GRX 400, FSA |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'0" – 5'5"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'7" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'3" – 6'8"
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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
Jul 2022 · Katherine Moore
A versatile option for mixing up road and light off-road riding, with more capability to unlock
Excellent tyres for road and light off-road
Ergonomic flared bars
Glorious shimmery purple paint
Plentiful mounts for winter riding or commuting
10-speed groupset
Tyres are relatively narrow by technical gravel standards
Mar 2022 · Ben Delaney
EF Education-TIBCO-SVB rider finishes sixth on old bike after new bike shows up the night before.
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...
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
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 | SmartForm C2 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts Colors: Stealth Gray; Rainbow Trout |
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| Fork | BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Cartridge |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop |
| Saddle | Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 400, Shadow RD+ |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX 400, braze-on |
| Crank | FSA Omega AGX+ Alloy, 46/30 |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX 400, 10-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 400, hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x100mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x142mm |
| Tires | WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, tubeless ready /or/ WTB Nano TCS Light, 700x40c tubeless ready (depending on regional availability) |
Last updated December 24
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