Cannondale Topstone 3
Explore further. Ride freer.
An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less travelled or accelerating your commute.
Straightforward, reliable and a whole hell of a lotta fun, the Topstone 3 is a gravel bike crafted for those with a taste for adventure – and value. Roll light and free, or load it up for a long haul, Topstone’s comfortable ride, confident handling and up-for-anything capability make it the perfect partner on any road, anywhere. Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride.
Where it thrives
Gravel roads, out in the elements.
What it's built for
Traction, handling, comfort.
Features
- Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork
- Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting
- Powerful disc brakes
Tech specs
Frame kit
Frame: Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, tapered headtube, BSA threaded BBm flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, 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, fender/gear mounts
Headset: Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1.5
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora GS
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora GS
Shifters: Shimano Sora, 9-speed
Chain: KMC Z9, 9-speed
Crank: FSA Tempo Adventure, 46/30
Rear Cogs: Sunrace, 11-34, 9-speed
Bottom Bracket: Cartridge, square taper
Brakes: Promax Decoder R mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors
Brake Levers: Shimano Sora
Wheels
Rims: GXD 1.0, 28h
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires: WTB Riddler Comp, 700x37c (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry, 700x37c)
Tire Size: 37
Wheel Size: 700c
Hubs: (F) Formula alloy, 12x100mm / (R) Formula alloy, 12x142mm
Front Tire: WTB Riddler Comp, 700x37c (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry, 700x37c)
Rear Tire: WTB Riddler Comp, 700x37c (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry, 700x37c)
Components
Handlebar: Cannondale 3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 deg flare drop
Handlebar stem: Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°.
Handlebar: Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
Saddle: Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
Seatpost: Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm