Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L
Details
Nothing is impassable
The best gravel bike for anything from dirt roads to singletrack trails. With the grip and comfort of the Kingpin suspension, nothing is off-limits.
Where it thrives
Gravel and Dirt Roads, Rough Pavement, Trails
What it's built for
Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing and off-road adventures
Highlights
- Lightweight Topstone Carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension / SmartSense Light equipped
- Shimano GRX 820 12-speed gravel group with GRX 800 hydraulic brakes
- DT Swiss G540 tubeless-ready rims with 700x45c Maxxis Riddler tires
- Bump-absorbing SAVE carbon seatpost
Kingpin Suspension
Delivering a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links, Kingpin is our answer for the most demanding gravel riders. Whether you need more comfort to go long, more traction to push beyond or more give to take on the tech - Kingpin is the maintenance-free, lightweight answer to your prayers.
Ride Brilliantly
On every ride, SmartSense has your back. SmartSense’s system of intelligent lights (and optional rear-facing radar) increases your visibility out on the open road and makes it easy to ride smart.
Load Up. Roll Out.
With plentiful gear and waterbottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone Carbon is ready to load up and go long.
Corner like a Boss
Rail through the rough and come out smiling. Led by our OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers up handling that's serenely stable in the chop, and light & nimble everywhere else.
| Size | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Seat Tube Length (cm) | 41 | 45.8 | 50.5 | 55.3 | 60 |
| Top Tube Horizontal (cm) | 53.3 | 54.4 | 55.7 | 57.2 | 58.7 |
| Top Tube Actual (cm) | 50.3 | 51.6 | 53.2 | 55 | 56.7 |
| Head Tube Angle | 70° | 71.2° | 71.2° | 71.2° | 71.2° |
| Seat Tube Angle Effective | 73.1° | 73.1° | 73.1° | 73.1° | 73.1° |
| Seat Tube Angle Actual | 71.4° | 71.6° | 71.8° | 71.9° | 72.1° |
| Standover (cm) | 70.4 | 74.5 | 78.5 | 82.3 | 85.7 |
| Head Tube Length (cm) | 10.5 | 12.3 | 15 | 17.7 | 20.5 |
| Wheelbase (cm) | 101 | 101.3 | 102.9 | 104.2 | 106.1 |
| Front Center (cm) | 60.1 | 60.3 | 61.7 | 63.3 | 64.9 |
| Chain Stay Length (cm) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (cm) | 7.4 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Bottom Bracket Height (cm) | 27.8 | 28.3 | 28.5 | 28.5 | 28.8 |
| Fork Rake (cm) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Trail (cm) | 6.9 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Stack (cm) | 53.4 | 55.1 | 57.4 | 60 | 62.4 |
| Reach (cm) | 37.1 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 39 | 39.7 |
| Frame Size | Rider Height (in) |
|---|---|
| X-Small | 4'10" - 5'5' |
| Small | 5'3" - 5'9" |
| Medium | 5'7" - 6'1" |
| Large | 5'10" - 6'4" |
| X-Large | 6'0" - 6'8" |
Specs
| Frame | Topstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, SmartSense equipped, 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 | Topstone Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru-axle, triple bottle/gear mounts, fender mounts |
| Rims | DT Swiss G540, 700c, 28h, 24mm inner width, tubeless ready |
| Hubs |
Front: Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm centerlock Rear: Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm centerlock |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Tires | Vittoria Terreno Dry 40, 700x38c, tanwall, tubeless ready |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA 68 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX 820, 48/31 |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX 820, braze-on |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX 820, braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 820, Shadow RD+ |
| Cassette/Freewheel | Shimano HG 710, 11-36, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG M7100, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm MT800 centerlock rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc |
| Handlebars | Cannondale 2 ShortDrop, 7050 alloy, 12 deg flare drop |
| Tape/Grips | Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm |
| Stem | Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Headset | Integrated, Carbon, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2" |
| Seatpost | SAVE Carbon SmartSense, 27.2, 350mm (XS-L), 400mm (XL) |
| Saddle | Fizik Terra Argo X5, S-alloy rails |
| Pedals | Sold Separately |
| Accessories & Extras | Cannondale Wheel Sensor, SmartSense with Lights |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| Chili Powder / X-Small / 700c | 884603972359 | C15253U30XS |
| Chili Powder / Small / 700c | 884603972366 | C15253U30SM |
| Chili Powder / Large / 700c | 884603972380 | C15253U30LG |
| Chili Powder / X-Large / 700c | 884603972397 | C15253U30XL |
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