Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2L

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L - Ready to travel.

The best gravel bike for those who love to roam on their bikes. Escape the routine, get away from the usual roads and routes. Topstone Carbon and its inimitable Kingpin suspension are ready to travel: pack your panniers for a cycling holiday, go in search of speed on dirt tracks or tackle the most technical trails. Wherever you go, nothing is impassable.

Maximum traction on dirt roads and full-speed corners. Tackle back roads, dirt tracks or trails with confidence thanks to the Kingpin suspension's unrivalled grip and comfort. True suspension where you need it, without the addition of complicated joints or shock absorbers. Equipped with plenty of mounting brackets and space for bulky tyres, this bike is designed for those who love the roads less travelled. Pack your panniers, packed lunch or weekend gear: Topstone Carbon is ready for anything.

Where it excels
Dirt and gravel roads, rough asphalt, trails.

What it is designed for
Gravel trails, exploring back roads, multi-day adventures, and off-roading.

Kingpin suspension
Increased comfort without the added weight and complexity of linkage and shock: Kingpin is Cannondale's answer to the most demanding gravel users. Whether you need more comfort for long rides, more traction for cornering on the limit, or more absorption for the most technical trails, - Kingpin is the lightweight, maintenance-free answer to your prayers.

Pedal smart
On every ride, SmartSense has your back. The intelligent light system is powered by a single battery for maximum convenience. Greater visibility. Less time lost before the exit. Easily integrated with SmartSense radar for greater safety.

Engineered simplicity
Low-friction bushings on the Kingpin suspension pivot ensure smooth operation, maintenance-free reliability and a saving of over 100g compared to conventional bearings.

Tyre size and compatibility
New low-profile design allows you to use tyres up to 700x45mm or 27.5x2.1", leaving 6mm of wheel clearance on both sides and standard camber for easy wheel changes.

Specific to each user
The size-specific Proportional Response construction provides optimal stiffness for each frame size, so that everyone gets the superb riding feeling Synapse is known for.

OutFront geometry
Secure stability and agile handling. An elongated fork offset combined with an open head angle keep the steering lively and easy to steer, while still offering a high level of security at high speeds and in rough terrain. 

Always connected
Via the free Cannondale app, the integrated wheel sensor acquires highly accurate information on speed, route and distance travelled. It also allows you to register your bike, reminds you to perform maintenance and offers many other services.

Prepared for telescopic seatpost
This bike is compatible with a 27.2 mm telescopic seatpost with internal cable routing, a must for a two-wheeler designed for off-road use.

Load it up. Parts.
With numerous bottle cages and mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone Carbon is ready to be loaded and ride for a long time.

Ride with confidence
Enter tricky corners with confidence and come out smiling. Thanks to OutFront geometry, Topstone Carbon is stable on bumpy roads while remaining agile and easy to ride in other situations.

Features

• Topstone Carbon frame.
• Kingpin suspension.
• Specific gravel drivetrain Shimano GRX 800 11v.
• SAVE Carbon seatpost.
• Rims WTB KOM Light.
• 700x45c WTB Riddler TCS Light tyres.
• Equipped with SmartSense lights.

Technical specifications

Frame Kit
Frame: Topstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, SmartSense equipped, 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.
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.
Headset: Integrated, Carbon, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2".

Transmission
Shifting: Shimano GRX 810, Shadow RD+.
Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX 800, braze-on.
Shifting Levers: Shimano GRX 800, 11-speed.
Chain: Shimano HG701, 11-speed.
Crankset: Shimano GRX 800, 48/31 (Europe/UK - FSA Gossamer Pro Modular AGX+, 46/30).
Sprocket set: Shimano HG800, 11-34, 11-speed.
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 68.

Brakes
Brakes: Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm MT800 rotors.
Brakes Levers: Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc.

Wheels
Rims: WTB KOM Light i23 TCS, 700c, 28h, tubeless ready.
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g.
Tyre Size: 45.
Wheel Size: 700c.
Hubs: (F) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm centrelock / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm centrelock.
Tyres: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x38c ANT tubeless compatible).
Front Tire: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x38c ANT tubeless compatible).
Rear Tire: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x38c ANT tubeless compatible).

Components
Handlebar: Cannondale 2 ShortDrop, 7050 alloy, 12 deg flare drop.
Handlebar stem: Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°.
Grip: Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm.
Saddle: Fizik Terra Argo X5, S-alloy rails.
Seatpost: SAVE Carbon SmartSense, 27.2, 350mm (XS-L), 400mm (XL).

Connectivity
Wheel sensor: Cannondale Wheel Sensor.

Extras
SmartSense with Lights.

Subject to component availability, specifications are subject to change without notice.