Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty– Nothing is Impassable

The Ultimate Dual-Suspension Gravel Bike

For dirt roads, rugged trails, and off-the-beaten-path adventures, the Topstone Carbon combines the revolutionary Kingpin suspension with the precise, smooth performance of the Lefty Oliver fork.

The Topstone Carbon with Kingpin and Lefty Oliver is designed for riders who refuse to be limited by terrain. Whether you’re bikepacking, tackling rugged gravel routes, or exploring backroads, this bike offers the comfort, precision, and capability to go further and ride harder.

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 frame with Kingpin suspension for enhanced comfort and traction
• Fork: Lefty Oliver gravel suspension fork with 30mm travel, optimized for control and comfort
• Drivetrain: Shimano GRX 800/600 12-speed gravel-specific group for precise and reliable shifting
• Wheels and Tires: DT Swiss G540 tubeless-ready rims paired with Vittoria Mezcal 700x44c tires for rugged terrain capability
• Dropper Post: Cannondale DownLow dropper for improved stability on descents and technical trails

Key Features

Kingpin Suspension

A revolutionary design that delivers unparalleled comfort and traction without the complexity of a traditional shock. Kingpin’s maintenance-free and lightweight system ensures a smoother ride for longer distances, better traction on technical surfaces, and extra compliance for tough terrain.

Lefty Oliver Fork

The smoothest, most precise-handling gravel fork ever made. Its 30mm of travel eliminates bobbing for efficient power transfer while accommodating wide 700x45mm tires. This fork pushes the limits of gravel performance, giving you the control to tackle any adventure.

Frameset

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

Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 822, Shadow RD+

Shifters: Shimano GRX 820, 12-speed, w/ dropper actuator

Chain: Shimano HG M7100, 12-speed

Crank: Shimano GRX 610, 40T

Rear Cogs: Shimano SLX M7100, 10-45, 12-speed

Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 68

Brakes

Brakes: Shimano GRX 820 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm MT800/RT76 rotors

Brake Levers: Shimano GRX 820 hydraulic disc

Wheels

Rims: DT Swiss G 540, 700c, 28h, 24mm inner width, tubeless ready

Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g

Tire Size: 44

Wheel Size: 700

Hubs: (F) Lefty 50, 6-Bolt / (R) Shimano TC500, Centerlock Disc, 12x142mm

Tires: Vittoria Mezcal, 700x44c, tubeless ready

Components

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

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

Grips: Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

Saddle: Fizik Terra Argo X5, S-alloy rails

Seatpost: Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post, 27.2, 60/80/100mm travel, shifter-integrated lever

Connectivity

Wheel Sensor: Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Extra:

StrapRack tool/stuff holder