2024 Cannondale

Topstone 1

An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,450
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 12
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
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

(climbing)

36 mph

Topstone 1

36 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
XS

4'9" – 5'5"

SM

5'2" – 5'10"

MD

5'7" – 6'1"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'0" – 6'8"

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Price History
Reviews
Gran Fondo Magazine
Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty – Put to the test in our big adventure gravel bike shootout

Jan 2024 · Calvin Zajac

Is it all just marketing, or does the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty really have something to offer? And will it reveal its true gravel potential in our group test?

Highs
  • Lefty and KingPin suspension are cool in-house solutions for a little more compliance

  • Cleverly integrated light and radar thanks to SmartSense

  • Very balanced and composed handling

Lows
  • Seems restrained overall, despite its versatility

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Bikerumor
Cannondale Topstone Drops 160g Thanks to LAB71 Treatment

Mar 2023

The Cannondale Topstone was already an awesome gravel bike. Now it's even lighter thanks to LAB71 carbon fiber!

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Velo
Gallery: Emily Newsom’s Cannondale Topstone at The Mid South

Mar 2022 · Ben Delaney

EF Education-TIBCO-SVB rider finishes sixth on old bike after new bike shows up the night before.

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Road Bike Action
2021 CANNONDALE TOPSTONE CARBON LEFTY 3 GRAVEL BIKE REVIEW - Road Bike Action

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...

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BikeRadar
Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 1 review

May 2021 · Warren Rossiter

Immensely capable gravel machine that will take you further off the beaten track than ever

Highs
  • Handling

  • Control

  • Comfort and speed

Lows
  • Little, but the price is high

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Cyclist
Cannondale Topstone Lefty 1 review

Feb 2021 · Stu Bowers

Great fun to take almost anywhere off-road, but lacks overall versatility that defines a true gravel bike

Highs
  • Superb front suspension

  • Retains performance feel

  • Clean aesthetic

Lows
  • Suspension adds weight and cost

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, tapered headtube, BSA threaded BBm flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance45c

ColorGunmetal Green

Fork

Topstone Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru-axle, fender/gear mounts

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BSA 68

Headset

Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1.5"

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, 27.2x350mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not included

Grips

Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX 820, Shadow RD+

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX 820

Crank

Shimano GRX 600, 46/30

Shifters

Shimano GRX 600, 12-speed

Cassette

Shimano HG R7100, 11-34, 12-speed

Chain

Shimano HG M7100, 12-speed

Brakes

Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT64 rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

(F) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm centerlock

Rear Hub

(F) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm centerlock

Tires

WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x37c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry, 700x35c, foldable)

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