Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty

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The Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty is a dual-suspension gravel bike designed for challenging terrain, with the Kingpin system and Lefty fork allowing for a smooth ride on rugged dirt roads and singletrack trails. The bike uses a Topstone Carbon frame with a SmartSense compatible and Proportional Response construction, and includes a Lefty Oliver 30mm travel fork with lockout and Chamber Damper w/ All-Over tune, as well as Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano GRX 810 rear derailleur, and WTB KOM Light i23 TCS wheels. Reviews have been positive, and the bike has 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
Travel Front30 mm
Wheels29 Aluminum
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetShimano GRX
BrakesShimano GRX

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
Laguna YellowGold Dust

Suspension

Fork
Lefty Oliver, 30mm travel, lockout, Chamber Damper w/ All-Over tune, ISO High-Ride air spring, tapered steerer, 700c, 55mm offset
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 600, 40T (Europe/UK - FSA Gossamer Pro Modular AGX+, 40T)
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) Lefty SL, 6-Bolt / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 6-Bolt, 12x142mm

Geometry Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 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 2 Lefty

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

The Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty ist crafted with Carbon

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Cannondale?

The SRP Price is our information at 5199 EUR