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    $3,250$3,399
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    21.4 lbs
    5.7
    5.6
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    45c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 800, GRX 600GRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 11
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Topstone Carbon 5 is a carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2021 Topstone Carbon 5
    2023 Checkpoint SL 5
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    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 Carbon 5

    36 mph

    2023 Checkpoint SL 5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BallisTec Carbon Frame, Kingpin suspension system, 12x142 Speed Release Thru-axle, dropper post compatible, direct line cable routing

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    ColorsGraphite; Purple

    500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12mm thru axle

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    ColorsGraphite; Purple

    Fork

    BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 speed release thru axle

    Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

    Bottom Bracket

    Cannondale BB30

    Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Headset

    Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1.5"

    Stem

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length

    Handlebar

    Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width

    Saddle

    Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails

    Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length

    Pedals

    Not included

    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX 812, Shadow RD+

    Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX 800, braze-on

    Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

    Crank

    Cannondale, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 46/30

    Size: 49, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165mm length; Size: 52, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX 600, 11-speed

    Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed

    Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed

    Brakes

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

    Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

    Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x100mm

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x142mm

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

    Tires

    WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, tubeless ready

    Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm

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