Topstone Carbon Ultegra RX 2
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$3,300Weight | 19.8 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
Groupset | Ultegra, FSA |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
🐐 Estimated
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Jun 2020
Cannondale's attention to detail on the Topstone is excellent, and they've made some really interesting design choices to stand out in an increasingly-crowded category. Apparently they've succeeded -- the Topstone 105 has been the third most popular bike on all of 99 Spokes this year.
Well balanced
Descends well
Good power transfer
No mount points on the fork
Cheap bottom bracket
Jun 2022 · Betsy Welch
I tested the Topstone with a Lefty Oliver fork while road riding, gravel cycling, and underbiking around Aspen, Colorado.
Aug 2021 · David Kennedy
Overall, the Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 3 is a fun bike. Yes, a tad on the heavy side, but with some slight changes could be made lighter. Topstone Carbon Lefty 3...
Dec 2020 · Dave Atkinson
Fast, light gravel ripper with top-notch equipment and useful suspension tech
Suspension a genuine benefit off road
Fast and fun ride
Dropper and mudguard compatible
Fiddly front wheel removal
Tyres not up to technical stuff
Costs large amounts of money
May 2020
The Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty gives them an efficient "full suspension" gravel bike, complete with all-new, 2nd gen Lefty Oliver suspension fork!
May 2020 · James Huang
The new Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty is basically the same as the standard Topstone Carbon, but now with a suspension fork and a switch to 650b wheels and tires. The changes sound modest on paper but the difference you feel in the saddle is far greater than you might expect, and while that Lefty Oliver […]
Exceptional ride quality front and rear, well-tuned front suspension fork, nimble handling.
Lots of Cannondale quirkiness, heavy.
May 2020 · Patrick Fletcher
Rather than singling out one area of expertise, the Cannondale Topstone has the ability to adapt to any situation - trails, gravel and pavement dashing included
Ride quality
Ultegra groupset
Overall speed and all-round terrain ability
Wheels could be of better stock
Not tubeless from factory
May 2020 · Paul Norman
A fun off-road machine that ticks all the gravel riding boxes, but the low ratios slow progress on tarmac
Quality off road spec and handling
Good tyres
A bit weighty
Exposed cabling under BB
Frame | All-New, BallisTec Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, Proportional Response size-specific construction, Directline internal cable routing, BB30-83 Ai, 142x12 Speed Release thru-axle, flat-mount disc, removable fender bridge, multiple gear/bottle mounts, dropper post compatible, Kingpin suspension system, Proportional Response size-specific construction, Directline internal cable routing, BB30-83 Ai, 142x12 Speed Release thru-axle, Flat-mount disc, Removable fender bridge, Multiple gear/bottle mounts, Dropper post compatible BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
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Fork | All-New, BallisTec Carbon, 55mm OutFront offset, SAVE, 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer, integrated crown race, Directline internal routing, 12x100mm Speed Release thru-axle, flat mount disc, gear/rack/fender mounts |
Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
Headset | Integrated, 1.5" lower to 1-1/8" upper w/ reducer, 25mm Alloy top cap |
Stem | Cannondale 2, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 6° |
Handlebar | Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop |
Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Elite, cro-mo rails |
Seatpost | Cannondale 2, carbon, 27.2 x 350mm Type: Rigid |
Grips | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RX GS Shadow Plus |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, braze-on |
Crank | Cannondale 1, BB30a, FSA rings, 46/30 |
Shifters | Shimano Ultegra hydro disc, 2x11 |
Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed |
Chain | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
Brakes | Shimano Ultegra hydro disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra hydro disc |
Rims | WTB KOM Light i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g (Ai Offset Dish - rear) |
Front Hub | Formula CL-712, 12x100 centerlock |
Rear Hub | Formula RXC-400, 12x142 centerlock |
Tires | WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, tubeless ready |
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