Topstone Carbon 105
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,750Weight | 20.9 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
Groupset | 105, FSA |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
🐐 Estimated
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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
Jun 2022 · Betsy Welch
I tested the Topstone with a Lefty Oliver fork while road riding, gravel cycling, and underbiking around Aspen, Colorado.
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
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
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 | All-New, BallisTec Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, Proportional Response size-specific construction, Directline internal cable routing, BB30-83 Ai, 142x12 Speed Release thru-axle, flat-mount disc, removable fender bridge, multiple gear/bottle mounts, dropper post compatible, Kingpin suspension system, Proportional Response size-specific construction, Directline internal cable routing, BB30-83 Ai, 142x12 Speed Release thru-axle, Flat-mount disc, Removable fender bridge, Multiple gear/bottle mounts, Dropper post compatible BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
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Fork | All-New, BallisTec Carbon, 55mm OutFront offset, SAVE, 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer, integrated crown race, Directline internal routing, 12x100mm Speed Release thru-axle, flat mount disc, gear/rack/fender mounts |
Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
Headset | Integrated, 1.5" lower to 1-1/8" upper w/ reducer, 25mm Alloy top cap |
Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7° |
Handlebar | Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop |
Saddle | Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails |
Seatpost | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 27.2 x 350mm Type: Rigid |
Grips | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 GS |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, braze-on |
Crank | Cannondale 1, BB30a, FSA rings, 46/30 |
Shifters | Shimano 105 hydro disc, 2x11 |
Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed |
Chain | KMC X11, 11-speed |
Brakes | Shimano 105 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT30 rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano 105 hydro disc |
Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g (Ai Offset Dish - rear) |
Front Hub | Formula CL-712, 12x100 centerlock |
Rear Hub | Formula RXC-400 |
Tires | WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, tubeless ready |
Last updated June 23
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