Bike Comparison
    Topstone 32021 Cannondale
    Recommended
    Diverge E52023 Specialized
    MSRP
    		$1,500$1,300
    Where to Buy
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    $1,300

    At Specialized

    Category
    		GravelGravel
    Weight
    		22.6 lbs
    2.5
    2.5
    Frame
    		AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    		CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c700c
    Clearance
    		47c
    Brakes
    		Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    		Sora, FSAClaris
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 92 × 8
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Cannondale Topstone 3 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2021 Topstone 3
    2023 Diverge E5
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    2021 Topstone 3

    39 mph

    2023 Diverge E5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Topstone 32021 Cannondale
    Diverge E52023 Specialized
    Frame

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

    Colors: Black Cherry; Graphite

    Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Colors: Black Cherry; Graphite

    Fork

    BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru axle

    FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge, square taper

    Shimano 68mm threaded

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage CX

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Pedals

    Not included

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    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora GS

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora GS

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on

    Crank

    FSA Tempo Adventure, 46/30

    Shimano Claris R200, 50/34T

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora, 9-speed

    Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-34, 9-speed

    SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC Z9, 9-speed

    KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™

    Brakes

    Promax Decoder R mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors

    Front: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc, Rear: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Sora

    Wheels
    Rims

    RD 2.0, 28h

    Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula alloy, 12x100mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula alloy, 12x142mm

    Tires

    WTB Riddler Comp, 700 x 37c

    Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c

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