Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L

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Sumarize

The Topstone Carbon 2 L by Cannondale is a versatile gravel bike that handles dirt roads and singletrack trails with ease thanks to its Kingpin suspension system. Equipped with Shimano GRX components, the bike includes hydraulic disc brakes and a Shadow RD+ rear derailleur. It is built with Cannondale's Proportional Response construction and SmartSense technology, 12x142mm thru-axles, and DirectLine internal cable routing. The bike features WTB KOM Light i23 TCS wheels and WTB Riddler TCS Light tires. The Topstone Carbon 2 L has excellent groupset components, top-quality brakes, and a high resale value.

Highlights

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

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Description

SRP5199 €
CategoryGravel
Wheels29 Aluminum
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetShimano GRX
BrakesShimano GRX

Reviews

BikeRadar

Katherine Moore

A versatile option for mixing up road and light off-road riding, with more capability to unlock

Pros
  1. Excellent tyres for road and light off-road
  2. ergonomic flared bars
  3. glorious shimmery purple paint
  4. plentiful mounts for winter riding or commuting
Cons
  1. 10-speed groupset
  2. tyres are relatively narrow by technical gravel standards

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

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

Cycling Weekly

Cannondale's Topstone Neo makes you ask a lot of questions. It'll shock you with its power delivery and has the looks only it's creator could really love. But it's unrivalled in its class in terms of motor performance and the grin-inducing ride. The...

Pros
  1. Handling and traction
  2. Power application
  3. Range
Cons
  1. Almost too much torque
  2. Wheel spec
  3. It's not pretty

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Specifications

Frame

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
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
ChalkJade

Suspension

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
Rear Shock

Cockpit

Stem
Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Handlebars
Cannondale 2 ShortDrop, 7050 alloy, 12 deg flare drop
Tape/Grips
Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm
Saddle
Fizik Terra Argo X5, S-alloy rails

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Shimano GRX 810, Shadow RD+
Shift Levers
Shimano GRX 800, 11-speed
Cassette
Chain
Shimano HG701, 11-speed
Crankset
Shimano GRX 800, 48/31 (Europe/UK - FSA Gossamer Pro Modular AGX+, 46/30)
Chainrings
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BSA 68

Brakes

Front Brake
Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc
Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim
WTB KOM Light i23 TCS, 700c, 28h, tubeless ready
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
WTB KOM Light i23 TCS, 700c, 28h, tubeless ready
Front Hub
(F) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm, centerlock / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm, centerlock

Geometry Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L

SizeXSSizeSMMDLGXL
Seat Tube Length (mm)41.0A Seat Tube Length (cm)45.850.555.359.0
Seat Tube Angle71.4°E Seat Tube Angle Actual71.6°71.8°71.9°72.1°
Head Tube Length (mm)105123150177205
Head Tube Angle70.0°D Head Tube Angle71.2°71.2°71.2°71.2°
Top Tube Length (mm)50.3C Top Tube Actual (cm)51.653.255.056.7
Chainstay Length (mm)420420420420420
Wheelbase (mm)10101013102910441061
Standover (mm)70.4F Standover (cm)74.578.582.385.7
Stack (mm)53.40 Stack (cm)55.157.460.062.4
Reach (mm)37.1P Reach (cm)37.738.339.039.7
Wheel Size Front700cWheel Size700c700c700c700c

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L

What material is the frame of the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L?

The Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L ist crafted with Carbon

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Cannondale?

The SRP Price is our information at 5199 EUR

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