Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 RLE

The 2024 "Topstone Carbon 1 RLE" model from Cannondale is a high-quality gravel bike designed for demanding riders. With a price tag of EUR 7999, this bike offers a variety of advanced technical features and high-quality components.

The frame of the Topstone Carbon 1 RLE is made of Topstone Carbon and is equipped with a Kingpin suspension system for added comfort on rough trails. SmartSense technology is integrated and the Proportional Response construction ensures optimum adjustment to the rider's height. The frame is also prepared for a 27.2 mm dropper post and has a 12x142 mm thru axle.

The brakes are SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm CenterLine Centerlock rotors, which ensure reliable braking performance. The drivetrain is also from SRAM Force eTap AXS and offers 12 gears, which are controlled by corresponding shifters. The front derailleur is a SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide, which ensures precise gear changes.

The fork of the Topstone Carbon 1 RLE is also made of carbon and has a 1-1/8" to 1.5" head tube diameter with a 55 mm OutFront offset. It is equipped with flat disc brakes, internal cable routing and a 12x100 mm thru-axle and offers several mounting options for bottle cages and mudguards. The suspension travel of the rear shock is 30 mm.

For safety and visibility, the bike is equipped with SmartSense front and rear lights, with the rear light also including a Garmin Varia Radar. Pedals are not included in the scope of delivery.

The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB BSA Road 68 Wide, while the crankset consists of a SRAM Force Wide with 43/30 teeth. The sprocket is a SRAM XG-1270 with a 10-36 gradation. The drivetrain is a SRAM Force 12-speed system.

The handlebar is an FSA K-Wing AGX Carbon, paired with Fizik Solocush Soft grips. The stem is an aluminium FSA SL-K Stem with a -6° angle. The headset is integrated and made of carbon fibre.

The rims are HollowGram G-SL 27 carbon with an internal width of 27 mm and a depth of 21 mm, which are tubeless compatible. The tyres are WTB Riddler TCS Light in size 700 x 45c, also tubeless ready. The hubs are HollowGram with sealed bearings and DT Swiss 240 EXP internals on the rear hub. The spokes are DT Swiss Aerolite.

The saddle is a Fizik Terra Argo X3 with Kium rails, and the seatpost is a SAVE Carbon SmartSense with a length of 350 mm for sizes XS-L and 400 mm for XL.

The gross weight of the bike is 32000 g, and the geometry includes a reach of 377 mm, a stack of 551 mm, a seat tube length of 458 mm and a top tube length of 544 mm. The head tube angle is 71 degrees, the seat tube angle is 73 degrees, the head tube length is 123 mm, the chainstay length is 420 mm, the fork fork bend is 55 mm, the standover height is 745 mm and the wheelbase is 1013 mm.

To summarise, the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 RLE is a technically advanced gravel bike that ensures maximum performance and comfort on all routes.