Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,250$2,099
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $2,099

    At Kona

    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    22.7 lbs
    2.5
    3.0
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Sora, FSAApex
    Drivetrain
    2 × 91 × 11
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    konaworld.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Topstone Sora 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
    2020 Topstone Sora
    2023 Libre
    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

    2020 Topstone Sora

    31 mph

    2023 Libre

    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

    SmartForm C2 Alloy, 142x12 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts, 142x12 thru-axle, Tapered headtube, Flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, Multiple gear/bottle mounts

    Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted

    Fork

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

    Kona Libre Carbon fork

    Shock

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA Cartridge

    SRAM GXP 68mm

    Headset

    Topstone Si, 25mm Alloy top cap

    FSA No.57B

    Stem

    Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6°

    Kona Road

    Handlebar

    Cannondale 3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 deg flare drop

    Kona Road

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage Ergo

    WTB Volt

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 400mm

    Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

    Pedals

    Not Included

    n/a

    Grips

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Kona Cork Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM Apex

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp

    n/a

    Crank

    FSA Tempo Adventure, 46/30

    SRAM Apex, 40t X-Sync

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora, 2x9

    SRAM Apex

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-34, 9-speed

    SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd

    Chain

    KMC Z9, 9-speed

    SRAM PC1110

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    Brakes

    Promax Decoder R cable actuated disc, 160/160mm rotors

    TRP HDC711C Mechanical / Hydraulic

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM Apex

    Wheels
    Rims

    RD 2.0, 28h

    WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0

    Spokes

    Stainless steel, 14g

    Stainless Black 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula RX-512 12x100

    Formula 100x12mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula RX-142 12x142

    Formula 142x12mm

    Tires

    WTB Riddler Comp, 700 x 37c

    Front: Maxxis Rambler Silkshield TR 700x45c, Rear: Maxxis Rambler Silkshield TR 700x45c

    Disc Rotors

    TRP TR160mm

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