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2025 Cannondale

Topstone Women's 2

An aluminum frame women’s gravel bike with mid-range components and shimano grx 400 hydraulic disc brakes.

FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetGRX 400
BrakesShimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
smoothrugged
Topstone Women's 2
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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 Women's 2

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'0" – 5'5"

SM

5'4" – 5'10"

MD

5'7" – 6'1"

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Summary

The Cannondale Topstone Carbon offers a class-leading technical-terrain gravel ride with superb comfort and balanced handling. It features a refined design with improved suspension, including the Lefty Oliver fork and Kingpin rear system, providing a smooth and controlled experience over rough surfaces. However, it is noted for being heavy and having a high price point, with some limitations in tire clearance and maintenance requirements for the Lefty fork.

Pros
  • Superb comfort and control over technical terrain

  • Balanced and agile handling

  • Improved suspension with Lefty Oliver fork and Kingpin system

  • Versatile for various gravel activities

  • Downtube storage compartment

Cons
  • High price point

  • Heavy weight compared to other gravel bikes

  • Lefty fork requires specific maintenance and limits tire clearance

  • Subtle changes may not justify an upgrade for current owners

  • Lack of dropper post as standard

Key Quotes
The 2025 Cannondale Topstone Carbon delivers a class-leading technical-terrain gravel ride.
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"smoother, faster, and ready to tackle the toughest gravel terrain"
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The Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty AXS is a fun and versatile bike that truly shines when it comes to comfort.
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99 Spokes
Cannondale Topstone

Aug 2025

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • Lefty Oliver fork is heavy and has inherent compatibility issues

  • Riders who prefer more traditional road-inspired geometry may find riding position too relaxed

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Bikerumor
Review: Cannondale Topstone Lefty — Gravel's Chaos Machine

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.

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Velo
First Ride: Ignore the Marketing, the Topstone Lefty Is Cannondale’s Real Gravel Race Bike

May 2025 · Josh Ross

It doesn't matter the label on it, the Cannondale Topstone Lefty is the gravel race bike you actually need.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
2025 Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty AXS 2025 – First Ride Review

Mar 2025 · Calvin Zajac

The 2025 Cannondale Topstone Carbon is designed to be the ultimate gravel weapon – but can it deliver on the trail with all its technical sophistication?

Highs
  • Excellent compliance thanks to Lefty Oliver and KingPin

  • Playful and intuitive handling

  • High versatility

  • Downtube storage compartment

Lows
  • At 9.88 kg, it’s on the heavier side for a gravel bike

  • Lefty Oliver fork limits tire clearance

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Cyclist
Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L review

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

Highs
  • Kingpin creates comfort without complication

  • Confident handling

  • Solid spec

  • Modifiable design

Lows
  • Weight

  • Messy front end cable routing

  • Debatable application of SmartSense

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BikeRadar
Cannondale Topstone Alloy 2 review

Jul 2022 · Katherine Moore

A versatile option for mixing up road and light off-road riding, with more capability to unlock

Highs
  • Excellent tyres for road and light off-road

  • Ergonomic flared bars

  • Glorious shimmery purple paint

  • Plentiful mounts for winter riding or commuting

Lows
  • 10-speed groupset

  • Tyres are relatively narrow by technical gravel standards

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

ColorMeteor Gray

Fork

BallisTec 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

Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4"

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 400, Shadow RD+

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX 400, braze-on

Crank

FSA Omega AGX+ Alloy, 46/30

Shifters

Shimano GRX 400, 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10, 10-speed

Brakes

Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT56 rotors

TypeShimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm centerlock

Rear Hub

Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm centerlock

Tires

WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x37c, tubeless ready

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