Cannondale Topstone Carbon
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Cannondale Topstone Carbon

4.5

Best versatile gravel bike for adventurous riders seeking comfort and capability.

This gravel machine balances comfort and capability with a unique rear suspension system that smooths out rough terrain. It is a highly versatile platform that handles everything from fast dirt roads to technical singletrack with ease.

$2348.99

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Frame Material Carbon
Brake Type Hydraulic Disc
Disc Brake
Hydraulic Disc
Suspension Type Front Suspension
Geometry Type Endurance
All-Road
Endurance

Who it's for

  • Riders seeking extra comfort on rough, uneven gravel roads
  • Climbers needing a responsive, agile frame for steep ascents
  • Bikepackers and adventurers requiring extensive gear-carrying capacity

Who should skip it

  • Performance-focused cyclists wanting top-tier, crisp shifting precision
  • Weight-conscious racers looking for maximum acceleration potential
  • Home mechanics preferring simple, standard bike maintenance

Performance breakdown

Ride Compliance

Kingpin suspension effectively absorbs chatter without the weight of traditional shocks.

Excellent

Handling Stability

OutFront geometry keeps the front end planted and confident on loose descents.

Excellent

Drivetrain Reliability

Shimano GRX components offer dependable, crisp shifting across varied gravel terrain.

Excellent

Versatility

Abundant mounting points make this an ideal platform for bikepacking adventures.

Excellent

Frame Weight

Carbon construction balances durability with a nimble, responsive feel on climbs.

Excellent

Tech Integration

SmartSense readiness offers a clean, future-proof path for advanced lighting systems.

Good

Key Specs

Frame

Topstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, SmartSense compatible, 12x142mm thru-axle, 27.2 dropper post ready, BSA 68mm threaded BB, DirectLine internal cable routing, removable fender bridge, multiple gear/bottle mounts

Fork

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

Wheels

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

Hubs

Front: Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm, centerlock; Rear: Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm, centerlock

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Tires

WTB Riddler Comp, 700 x 45c

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BSA 68

Crankset

Shimano GRX 600, 46/30

Shifters

Shimano GRX 400, 10-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX 400, braze-on

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