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    MSRP
    $1,500
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Gravel
    2.5
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Sora, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Brand Site

    cannondale.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
    Topstone 3
    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

    Topstone 3

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

    ColorsBlack 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

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge, square taper

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage CX

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Pedals

    Not included

    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora GS

    Crank

    FSA Tempo Adventure, 46/30

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora, 9-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-34, 9-speed

    Chain

    KMC Z9, 9-speed

    Brakes

    Promax Decoder R mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Sora

    Wheels
    Rims

    RD 2.0, 28h

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula alloy, 12x100mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula alloy, 12x142mm

    Tires

    WTB Riddler Comp, 700 x 37c

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