Cannondale Topstone Carbon

Cannondale Topstone Carbon – Nothing Is Impassable

The Gravel Bike for Every Adventure

From dirt roads to singletrack trails, the Topstone Carbon is your go-anywhere, do-anything gravel companion. With the lightweight comfort of Kingpin suspension and intelligent SmartSense features, the possibilities are endless.

The Cannondale Topstone Carbon is the ultimate choice for riders who crave versatility and performance. Whether you're racing gravel, bikepacking across continents, or just exploring your local trails, this bike is designed to deliver comfort, control, and capability in every scenario.

It thrives on gravel and dirt roads, rough pavement and single-track trails. Making it perfect for gravel riding, rough pavements, bike-packing and off-road adventures.

Highlights

• Frame: Lightweight Topstone Carbon with Kingpin suspension for unmatched comfort and traction
• Drivetrain: Shimano GRX 800 11-speed gravel-specific group for crisp, precise shifting
• Wheels: WTB KOM Light rims for dependable performance on rugged terrain
• Seatpost: SAVE Carbon seatpost for added compliance and comfort
• Tech: SmartSense lighting system for enhanced visibility and safety

Key Features

Kingpin Suspension

Engineered for gravel adventurers, this revolutionary suspension system provides a smoother ride without the added weight or complexity of traditional shocks. Kingpin delivers more comfort for long rides, better traction on loose surfaces, and added compliance for technical sections.

SmartSense – Ride Brilliantly

Integrated intelligent lighting (and optional rear-facing radar) enhances your visibility and safety on every ride. SmartSense makes it easy to stay seen and ride smart.

Gear Up and Go

With multiple gear and bottle mounts on the frame and fork, the Topstone Carbon is built for extended adventures. Load it up and hit the road—or the trail—with everything you need.

OutFront Steering Geometry

Rail corners and glide through rough terrain with confidence. The Topstone Carbon's innovative OutFront geometry combines stability on choppy surfaces with light, nimble handling everywhere else.

Frameset

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

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

Headset: Integrated, Carbon, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2"

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 810, Shadow RD+

Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX 800, braze-on

Shifters: Shimano GRX 800, 11-speed

Chain: Shimano HG701, 11-speed

Crank: Shimano GRX 800, 48/31 (Europe/UK - FSA Gossamer Pro Modular AGX+, 46/30)

Rear Cogs: Shimano HG800, 11-34, 11-speed

Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 68

Brakes

Brakes: Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm MT800 rotors

Brake Levers: Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc

Wheels

Rims: WTB KOM Light i23 TCS, 700c, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g

Tire Size: 45

Wheel Size: 700c

Hubs: (F) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm centerlock

Tires: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x38c ANT tubeless compatible)

Front Tire: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x38c ANT tubeless compatible)

Rear Tire: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x38c ANT tubeless compatible)

Components

Handlebar: Cannondale 2 ShortDrop, 7050 alloy, 12 deg flare drop

Stem: Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Grips: Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm

Saddle: Fizik Terra Argo X5, S-alloy rails

Seatpost: SAVE Carbon SmartSense, 27.2, 350mm (XS-L), 400mm (XL)

Connectivity

Wheel Sensor: Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Extra

SmartSense with Lights