Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty

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Sumarize

The Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty is a dual-suspension gravel bike ideal for rugged dirt roads and singletrack trails. The Kingpin suspension system and Lefty fork make it possible for riders to tackle any terrain with ease. Its components include a Topstone Carbon frame with proportional response construction, Lefty Oliver Carbon fork with lockout, SRAM Force eTap AXS brakes, derailleur, and shifter, and HollowGram G-S 27 Carbon wheels. This bike is equipped with WTB Raddler TCS Light tires and has a 30mm front travel. It also boasts top carbon wheels and a high resale value.

Highlights

  • Top Carbon Frame
  • Top Carbon Wheels
  • Good Groupset components
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

SRP8999 €
CategoryGravel
Travel Front30 mm
Wheels29 / 28 Carbon
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetSram FORCE ETAP AXS
BrakesSram

Reviews

Downtown

Philipp Schwab

The Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon Lefty LE in our big commuter bike group test. Can it assert itself against the top-class competition of 18 capable ebikes?

Pros
  1. Innovation driver in its segment and beyond
  2. High-tech and high-spec everywhere you look
  3. High off-road capability
  4. Great riding pleasure for tech fans with riding expertise
  5. Relatively high level of comfort
  6. Connectivity features from gear group, sensor, and Nyon display
Cons
  1. Transportation options greatly limited
  2. Not very intuitive to operate due to race bike handlebars
  3. Narrow field of application
  4. Without mudguards, a kickstand, and front light, it lacks everyday practicality

Cyclist

Stu Bowers

VERDICT: Great fun to take almost anywhere off-road, but lacks overall versatility that defines a true gravel bike

BikeRadar

Warren Rossiter

Powerful machine guaranteed to make every ride fun

Pros
  1. Big power, big range, big fun
Cons
  1. Price

road.cc

dave atkinson

Fast, light gravel ripper with top-notch equipment and useful suspension tech

Cycling News

Josh Ross

While the previous Slate was confused in it's purpose, Cannondale has refocused making Topstone Carbon Lefty 3 a fast and aggressive gravel racer

Pros
  1. +Lots of tyre clearance
  2. +Front suspension is easily locked out
  3. +Adaptable for different uses
Cons
  1. -No mounts on the fork
  2. -Mudguards aren’t available

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
Topstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, SmartSense compatible, 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
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Rally Red

Suspension

Fork
Lefty Oliver Carbon, 30mm travel, lockout, Chamber Damper w/ All-Over tune, ISO High-Ride air spring, tapered steerer, 700c, 55mm offset
Rear Shock

Cockpit

Stem
Cannondale 1, 7050 Alloy, -7°
Handlebars
Cannondale 2 ShortDrop, 7050 alloy, 12 deg flare drop
Tape/Grips
Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm
Saddle
Fizik Terra Argo X3, kium rails

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force eTap AXS XPLR
Shift Levers
SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12-speed
Cassette
Chain
SRAM Force, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM Force Direct Mount, 40T
Chainrings
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA Road 68 Wide

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM Force eTap AXS
Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim
HollowGram G-S 27 Carbon, 700c, 27mm internal width, 21mm deep, 28h, hookless, tubeless compatible
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
HollowGram G-S 27 Carbon, 700c, 27mm internal width, 21mm deep, 28h, hookless, tubeless compatible
Front Hub
(F) HollowGram, sealed bearing 12x100mm, 6 bolt / (R) HollowGram 12x142mm w/ DT Swiss 350 internals, 6 bolt

Geometry Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty

SizeXSSizeSMMDLGXL
Seat Tube Length (mm)41.0A Seat Tube Length (cm)45.850.555.359.0
Seat Tube Angle70.7°E Seat Tube Angle Actual70.9°71.1°71.2°71.4°
Head Tube Length (mm)105123150177205
Head Tube Angle69.3D Head Tube Angle70.3°70.5°70.5°70.5°
Top Tube Length (mm)50.3C Top Tube Actual (cm)51.653.255.056.7
Chainstay Length (mm)420420420420420
Wheelbase (mm)10121016103010461062
Standover (mm)71.0F Standover (cm)75.179.182.986.4
Stack (mm)53.90 Stack (cm)55.557.960.562.9
Reach (mm)36.1P Reach (cm)36.737.337.938.6
Wheel Size Front700cWheel Size700c700c700c700c

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty

What material is the frame of the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty?

The Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty ist crafted with Carbon. The wheels of this bike are made of carbon!

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Cannondale?

The SRP Price is our information at 8999 EUR