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Topstone Apex 1
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
£2,200($2,908)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Apex XPLR |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
4'9" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'10"
5'7" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'0" – 6'8"
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Summary
The Cannondale Topstone is a versatile gravel bike praised for its balanced handling and superb comfort, making it excellent for technical terrain. It features proprietary suspension like the Lefty fork and Kingpin rear system, offering a smooth ride with some limitations on adjustability. However, it is noted for being an evolution rather than a revolution, with a high price point and maintenance considerations for the Lefty fork.
Extremely balanced handling
Superb comfort
Great control over technical terrain
Proprietary Lefty and Kingpin suspension systems
Versatile for various gravel uses
High price point
Lefty fork requires specific maintenance
Subtle changes may not justify upgrade
Limited adjustability in rear suspension
Can feel restrained or sluggish in handling
The 2025 Cannondale Topstone Carbon delivers a class-leading technical-terrain gravel ride.
BikeRadar"smoother, faster, and ready to tackle the toughest gravel terrain"
BikerumorThe Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty is well thought-out down to the finest detail.
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Aug 2025
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
Kingpin suspension improves comfort and handling with minimal weight penalty
Slack head tube angle, dialed suspension, and upright riding position open up possibilities on single track
Does a great job balancing confidence/capability on technical terrain without sacrificing an energetic/responsive ride feel
Lefty Oliver fork is heavy and has inherent compatibility issues
Riders who prefer more traditional road-inspired geometry may find riding position too relaxed
Dec 2025 · Jordan Villella
Cannondale's Topstone Lefty has always lived in its own category; part gravel bike, part specific race bike, part drop-bar MTB experiment.
May 2025 · Josh Ross
It doesn't matter the label on it, the Cannondale Topstone Lefty is the gravel race bike you actually need.
Mar 2025 · Warren Rossiter
The new 2025 Topstone Carbon delivers a class-leading technical-terrain gravel ride, but are the small updates enough to justify an upgrade?
Extremely balanced handling
Superb comfort
Great control over technical terrain
Udh dropouts
Stash port
Big tyre clearance
Not enough of an upgrade over the current bike to justify a change
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?
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
Seems restrained overall, despite its versatility
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
| Frame | Topstone, lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, tapered headtube, BSA threaded BBm flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 45c Color: Cinnamon |
|---|---|
| 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 | SRAM DUB BSA Wide |
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1 DUB Wide, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 XPLR, 11-44, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, 160/160mm centerlock rotors Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex hydraulic disc |
| Rims | GXD 1.0, 28h, 23mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm centerlock |
| Tires | Vittoria Terreno Dry, 700x38c, tubeless ready |
First added February 20
Last updated October 19
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