Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$4,500Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Hardtail, 30mm |
Fork | Cannondale Lefty Oliver |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
4'9" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'10"
5'7" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'0" – 6'8"
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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
May 2023 · Sam Challis
The Cannondale Topstone 2 L is the second version of the brand’s general-remit gravel bike. Cannondale has the SuperSix Evo
Kingpin creates comfort without complication
Confident handling
Solid spec
Modifiable design
Weight
Messy front end cable routing
Debatable application of SmartSense
Mar 2023
The Cannondale Topstone was already an awesome gravel bike. Now it's even lighter thanks to LAB71 carbon fiber!
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
Frame | Topstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, SmartSense compatible, Proportional Response construction, 12x142mm thru-axle, 27.2 dropper post ready, BSA 68mm threaded BB, DirectLine internal cable routing, removable fender bridge, multiple gear/bottle mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 45c Color: Caffeine |
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Fork | Lefty Oliver, 30mm travel, lockout, Chamber Damper w/ All-Over tune, ISO High-Ride air spring, tapered steerer, 700c, 55mm offset Travel: 30mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA 68 |
Headset | Integrated, Carbon, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2" |
Stem | Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
Handlebar | Cannondale 2 ShortDrop, 7050 alloy, 12 deg flare drop |
Saddle | Fizik Terra Argo X5, S-alloy rails |
Seatpost | Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post, 27.2, 60/80/100mm travel, shifter-integrated lever Type: Dropper |
Pedals | Not included |
Grips | Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 822, Shadow RD+ |
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Crank | Shimano GRX 610, 40T |
Shifters | Shimano GRX 820, 12-speed, w/ dropper actuator |
Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-45, 12-speed |
Chain | Shimano HG M7100, 12-speed |
Brakes | Shimano GRX 820 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm MT800/RT86 rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano GRX 820 hydraulic disc |
Rims | DT Swiss G 540, 700c, 28h, 24mm inner width, tubeless ready |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
Front Hub | (F) Lefty SL, 6-Bolt / (R) Shimano MT410 Centerlock Disc, 12x142mm |
Rear Hub | (F) Lefty SL, 6-Bolt / (R) Shimano MT410 Centerlock Disc, 12x142mm |
Tires | Vittoria Mezcal, 700x44c, tubeless ready |
Last updated June 15