Cannondale Topstone Sora Review 2020

Cannondale s topstone 105 is a competitively priced and extremely versatile gravel bike in the same category trek s checkpoint alr 4 ticks many of the same boxes.

Cannondale topstone sora review 2020. Attaching a dropper post reportedly limited minimum seat heights. The cannondale topstone sora is a highly versatile bicycle that sits firmly in the gravel category. 10 of the best cyclocross bikes of 2020. At least 3 shops.

About the cannondale topstone aluminium sora named after a favourite dirt road loop near our headquarters in connecticut the cannondale topstone al sora is pure gravel goodness. We glad to introduce you a cannondale topstone sora 2020 model year. Experts bemoaned the topstone s less than stellar climbing abilities. Cannondale topstone sora 2020 gravel bike build ross grimmer.

The cannondale topstone is the gravel bike to end all gravel bikes. Advertisement continue reading below. 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. Topstone sora find a bike shop in stock.

For starters both bikes feature sturdy aluminum frames and carbon forks generous clearance for high volume tires tubeless ready wheels mounts for fenders and racks and hydraulic disc brakes. With its high volume tires confident rider position and sporty handling it is ready to smash out big miles on the backroads explore routes less travelled or smooth out the chop on your morning commute. Gear ratios and ranges were great off road but not so fast on road. This is because the slate will still be covering the top end of the range with the cannondale topstone filling the more affordable gap.

A shimano sora 9 speed drive train and a sunrace 11 34t cassette keeping you covered throughout varied terrain. Ian bone 4 173 views. The sora version of the cannondale topstone comes complete with a cannondale finishing kit. Please review our cookie policy to learn more or to change your cookie settings.

Cannondale topstone tiagra 2020 first ride review duration. Next in line is the topstone sora. A long term review said rims were heavy and didn t stay true. On road the topstone rode well but wasn t a road bike.

Its svelte lines make an impression of elegance seasoned with a pinch of adventure and are clearly meant to convey tremendously enjoyable riding in all kind of road and weather conditions. 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.