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    MSRP
    $4,250$2,825
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    5.6
    4.5
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Cannondale Lefty OliverCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    45c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 800, GRX 600GRX 400, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 112 × 10
    Suspension
    HardtailRigid
    Front Travel
    30mm-
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 3 is a carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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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)

    31 mph

    2021 Topstone Carbon Lefty 3

    36 mph

    2023 Topstone Carbon 4

    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

    ColorsMantis; Stealth Grey

    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 StandardBB30, Press Fit

    ColorsMantis; Stealth Grey

    Fork

    All-New Lefty Oliver, 30mm travel, Chamber Damper w/ All-Over tune, ISO High-Ride air spring, tapered steerer, 650b, 55mm offset

    Topstone Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru-axle, triple bottle/gear mounts, fender mounts

    Bottom Bracket

    Cannondale BB30

    FSA Mega EXO

    Headset

    Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2"

    Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1.5"

    Stem

    Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop

    Cannondale 3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 deg flare drop

    Saddle

    Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails

    Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 2, UD Carbon, 27.2 x 350mm

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm

    Pedals

    Not included

    Not included

    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX 800 Wide

    Shimano GRX 400, Shadow RD+

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX 400, braze-on

    Crank

    Cannondale 1, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 40T

    FSA Gossamer Pro Modular AGX+, 46/30

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX 600, 11-speed

    Shimano GRX 400, 10-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX, 11-42, 11-speed

    SunRace, 11-36, 10-speed

    Chain

    Shimano HG601, 11-speed

    KMC X10, 10-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT76 rotors

    Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic disc

    Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

    WTB ST i23 TCS, 700c, 28h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Lefty 50

    (F) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm

    (F) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm centerlock

    Tires

    WTB Venture TCS Light, 650 x 47c, tubeless readyWTB Byway TCS Light, 650 x 47c, tubeless ready

    WTB Riddler Comp, 700x45c (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x40c)

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