Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty bike

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty - 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. With the Kingpin system and Lefty fork, nothing is off-limit.

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.

Lefty has grown up
The smoothest, easiest handling and most precise gravel fork in the world. The 30mm travel and space for up to 700x45mm tyres make Lefty Oliver the perfect weapon for pushing the limits of comfort and control.

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.

SmartSense Ready
Make every ride better with enhanced visibility and safety. The SmartSense-ready frame makes it easy to integrate the bike with Cannondale's light and rear-view radar system.

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

• BallisTec carbon frame.
• Kingpin suspension.
• Lefty Oliver gravel fork, 30 mm travel
• Gravel-specific Shimano GRX 800/600 11v drivetrain.
• DownLow telescopic seat post.
• Rims WTB KOM Light.
• Tyres 700x44c WTB Raddler TCS Light.

Technical Specifications

Frame kit
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.
Fork: Lefty Oliver, 30mm travel, lockout, Chamber Damper w/ All-Over tune, ISO High-Ride air spring, tapered steerer, 700c, 55mm offset.
Headset: Integrated, Carbon, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2".

Drivetrain
Shifters: Shimano GRX 810, Shadow RD+.
Shifting Levers: Shimano GRX 800, 11-speed.
Chain: Shimano HG701, 11-speed.
Crankset: Shimano GRX 600, 40T (Europe/UK - FSA Gossamer Pro Modular AGX+, 40T).
Sprocket set: Shimano SLX, 11-42, 11-speed.
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 68.

Brakes
Brakes: Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT76 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: 44.
Wheel Size: 700c.
Hubs: (F) Lefty SL, 6-Bolt / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 6-Bolt, 12x142mm.
Tyres: WTB Raddler TCS Light, 700x44c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Mezcal III 700x44c ANT tubeless compatible).
Front Tire: WTB Raddler TCS Light, 700x44c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Mezcal III 700x44c ANT tubeless compatible).
Rear Tire: WTB Raddler TCS Light, 700x44c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Mezcal III 700x44c 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: Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post, 27.2, shifter-integrated lever, travel - 60mm XS-S / 80mm M / 100mm L-XL.

Connectivity
Wheel Sensor: Cannondale Wheel Sensor.

Extras
StrapRack tool/stuff holder.

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