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Topstone Ultegra
An aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
| Weight | 21.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Cannondale Topstone is a versatile gravel bike that excels in off-road performance with its innovative suspension system, including the Lefty Oliver fork and Kingpin rear suspension. It offers a balanced and responsive ride, making it a favorite for adventurous gravel riders. However, its unique design and some proprietary components may limit customization and add to the weight.
Innovative suspension system (Lefty Oliver fork and Kingpin rear suspension)
Balanced and responsive handling
Versatile for both on and off-road riding
Comfortable over rough terrain
High-quality components and build
Proprietary components limit customization
Heavier than some competitors
Limited tire clearance on some models
High price point
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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...
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
May 2020 · Tyler Benedict
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.
May 2020 · Patrick Fletcher
Rather than singling out one area of expertise, the Cannondale Topstone has the ability to adapt to any situation - trails, gravel and pavement dashing included
Ride quality
Ultegra groupset
Overall speed and all-round terrain ability
Wheels could be of better stock
Not tubeless from factory
May 2020 · Paul Norman
A fun off-road machine that ticks all the gravel riding boxes, but the low ratios slow progress on tarmac
Quality off road spec and handling
Good tyres
A bit weighty
Exposed cabling under BB
| Frame | SmartForm C2 Alloy, 142x12 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts, 142x12 thru-axle, Tapered headtube, Flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, Multiple gear/bottle mounts |
|---|---|
| Fork | 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 | Topstone Si, 25mm Alloy top cap |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63) Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RX GS Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, braze-on |
| Crank | FSA Omega ME Alloy, 46/30 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra hydro disc, 2x11 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-34, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra hydro disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra hydro disc |
| Rims | WTB KOM Light i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula CL-712, 12x100 centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Formula RXC-142S |
| Tires | WTB Nano TCS Light, 700 x 40c, tubeless ready |
First added July 15
Last updated September 24
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