Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty

The 2024 Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty is a high-quality gravel bike designed for discerning riders who ride both on-road and off-road. Priced at 7999 EUR, this model offers a wide range of advanced technical features and high-quality components.

The Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty’s frame is made of carbon and is fitted with the innovative Kingpin suspension system, which provides improved shock absorption and comfort. The frame is SmartSense-compatible and features a Proportional Response design, as well as a 12x142mm thru-axle, which provides additional stability and stiffness.

The brakes are SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm CentreLine rotors at the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance in all conditions. The drivetrain consists of a 12-speed SRAM Force eTap AXS XPLR, which can be shifted precisely and quickly using the corresponding shift lever.

The bike’s fork is a Lefty Oliver Carbon with 30mm of travel, a lockout function and a Chamber Damper with All-Over-Tune. It features an ISO High-Ride air spring and a tapered steerer tube. This fork is specifically designed for 700c wheels with a 55mm offset.

The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB BSA Road 68 Wide and the crankset consists of a SRAM Force Direct Mount with a 40T chainring. The cassette is a SRAM XG-1271 XPLR with a 10–44-tooth range, offering a wide gear ratio range.

The handlebars are Cannondale 2 ShortDrop made from 7050 aluminium with a 12-degree drop. The grips are Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm thick, which provide additional comfort. The stem is also made from 7050 aluminium and has a -7-degree angle.

The rims are HollowGram G-S 27 Carbon with an internal width of 27mm, a depth of 21mm and 28 spokes. They are hookless and tubeless-compatible, making for a modern and high-performance wheelset. The tyres are WTB Raddler TCS Light in size 700x44c and are also tubeless-ready.

The front hub is a HollowGram Lefty with a CentreLock mount, and the rear hub is a HollowGram with DT Swiss 350 internals and a CentreLock mount. The spokes are Formula Grand Forza, double-butted.

The saddle is a Fizik Terra Argo X3 with Kium rails, and the seatpost is a SAVE Carbon measuring 27.2x350mm (XS–L) or 400mm (XL).

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 379 mm, a stack of 605 mm, a seat tube length of 553mm, a top tube length of 571mm, a head tube angle of 71 degrees, a seat tube angle of 72 degrees, a head tube length of 177mm, a chainstay length of 420mm, a fork offset of 55mm, a top tube height of 829mm and a wheelbase of 1046mm.

With a gross weight of around 32,000 grams, the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty offers a good balance between stability and lightness, making it an excellent choice for all-round riders.