Cannondale Topstone Frameset
The key feature of the topstone s frame design is the back end using what cannondale is calling its kingpin suspension system.
Cannondale topstone frameset. The blisteringly fast cannondale topstone carbon and new topstone carbon lefty build on the runaway success of their lightweight aluminium sibling with even lower weights and innovative micro suspension systems that extend their all road capabilities even further while keeping the wheels planted and allowing you to keep the power on across the roughest of back roads. Topstone carbon lefty comes with 650 x 47c tires for even more off road ability and on road comfort. It uses the latest generation shimano sora gearing which works exceptionally for the price. Topstone carbon topstone caad 13 caad 12 caad10 caad8 caad optimo 2 8 to caad7 superx ii caadx 2017 superx caadx caad8 caad9 cyclocross cx9 synapse carbon 2018 synapse 2014 synapse disc synapse cyclocross silkroad.
With this build you get the latest 7000 series shimano 105 gearing it shifts exceptionally well hydraulic brakes an fsa external bb crankset and tubeless ready wtb rims albeit a step down from the ultegra. The 30 34t climbing gear gets you a 24 gear which allows for a decent cadence right down to about. The cannondale topstone is the gravel bike to end all gravel bikes thanks to its high volume tires and sporty handling it s a road bike with a rugged soul. The topstone is constructed from their ultra refined smartform c2 alloy delivering an ideal balance of low weight strength and responsiveness.
Topstone carbon distills our experience making fast race bikes comfortable endurance bikes and ultra light dual suspension mountain bikes into the most off road capable and on road comfortable road bike ever made. Cannondale topstone force axs first ride review. Gravel is what cannondale primarily designed the topstone carbon for though and the frameset is appropriately equipped with a plethora of accessory mounts that lend the chassis ample versatility. 2020 cannondale topstone 105 us 1750 1500 the mid range topstone model is the pick of the bunch for someone wanting 11 speed shifting components but without the high price tag.
Cannondale are masters of alloy frame construction with decades of non stop research and development in aluminium tube technology.