Always Game
Our take on the ultimate all-round gravel bike. Go anywhere, bring everything and then keep on going.
Model Description
Smooth operator meets gravel grinder. A blended SRAM Apex AXS / GX Eagle AXS wide-range drivetrain ensures every shift is sharp, while KingPin suspension takes the edge off even the roughest tracks. The Topstone Carbon 2 AXS doesn’t care if the road is paved, gravel, or somewhere in between. It’s ready to haul gear, race friends, or chase sunsets—anywhere, any time.
What It's For
Gravel riding & racing, bikepacking, going hard and long on dirt or pavement
HIGHLIGHTS
Lightweight full carbon frameset with Kingpin rear suspension, Proportional Response size-specific construction, and StashPort downtube storage
A versatile mix of SRAM’s workhorse Apex AXS and GX AXS wireless electronic groups. A wide-range, single chainring, smooth shifting 12-speed drivetrain
Light and fast wheelset with WTB KOM Team rims, Shimano hubs, and WTB Riddler 45c gravel tires
Cannondale’s 2 carbon seatpost and 2 ShortDrop flared bar create a comfortable cockpit
Cannondale Wheel Sensor delivers hyper-accurate speed, distance and route info, service reminders, and more via the Cannondale App
Smiles for Miles
Kingpin is our lightweight, go-for-longer rear suspension. Maintenance-free and complexity-free, it gives the Topstone frame legit rear-wheel travel without compromising stiffness for the sprint. Kingpin provides a smoother ride, more traction to push harder, and more give to take on the rough stuff. You’ll hardly know it’s there, but you’ll be very glad you’ve got it.
Bring it all
Our all-new StashPort storage system in the downtube is designed to be concealed yet convenient. Paired with the special StashBag, you can bring your essentials along for the ride and know that they’ll be kept safe, whatever you get up to out there. Meanwhile, multiple mounting points on the frame, mean more gear and more adventures.
Tuned Ride
A dialed-in ride, just for you. AKA: Proportional Response Construction. Everything from the carbon layup to the geometry on Topstone is individually tuned by frame size. So that the bike – including KingPin suspension – works in harmony to give you the best ride for you and your dimensions.
FEATURES
KingPin - Our innovative gravel rear suspension is light, simple, and effective. A thru-axle pivot in the seat tube allows the rear triangle and seatpost of the bike to flex vertically, delivering up to 30mm of bump-smoothing travel.
Stashport+StashBag - StashPort is our take on a downtube storage system, accessed beneath the water bottle cage. Every bike includes StashBag, a specially designed bag for your essentials.
Tire Clearance - Topstone Carbon fits tires with a maximum measured width of up to 52mm for the frame and 56mm for the rigid fork. Lefty Oliver's tire clearance is optimized for a 700x47mm tire, with height being the primary limiting factor.
Dropper Ready - Built to accept an internally-routed 27.2mm dropper seatpost, which shouldn´t be a surprise on a bike this capable.
Proportional Response - Tuned for the rider, our size-specific construction creates optimal stiffness and compliance for each frame size. So, every rider benefits from the ideal ride feel and comfort of KingPin.
OutFront Steering Geometry - Confident stability meets nimble agility. An extra long fork offset paired with a slack head angle keeps the steering light and lively, yet delivers unreal confidence at speed and in the rough stuff.
Tidy Does It - Internal cable routing throughout the frame, combined with Conceal Stem, delivers a tidy, integrated look.
SPECIFICATIONS
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PlatformTopstone Carbon
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Model NameTopstone Carbon 2 AXS - 1x
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Model CodeC15165U
Frameset
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FrameTopstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, Proportional Response construction, downtube Stashport, internal cable routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, 27.2 dropper post ready, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, removable fender bridge, multiple gear/bottle mounts
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ForkTopstone 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
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HeadsetAcros IS52/40 ICR
Drivetrain
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Rear DerailleurSRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type
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ShiftersSRAM Apex AXS, 12-speed
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ChainSRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 12-speed
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CrankSRAM Apex DUB Wide, 42T
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Rear CogsSRAM XS-1270, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
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Bottom BracketSRAM DUB BSA Road 68 Wide
Brakes
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BrakesSRAM Apex hydraulic disc, 160/160mm CenterLine centerlock rotors
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Brake LeversSRAM Apex AXS hydraulic disc
Wheels
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Front HubShimano TC500, 12x100mm centerlock
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Rear HubShimano TC500, 12x142mm centerlock
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RimsWTB KOM Team i25 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready
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SpokesStainless Steel, 14g
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Tire Size45
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Wheel Size700c
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TiresWTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready
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Front TireWTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready
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Rear TireWTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready
Components
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HandlebarCannondale 2 ShortDrop, 7050 alloy, 12 deg flare drop
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StemCannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
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GripsCannondale KnurlCork, 2.7mm
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SaddleFizik Terra Argo X7
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SeatpostCannondale 2 Carbon, 27.2x350mm (47-58), 400mm (61)
Connectivity
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Wheel SensorCannondale Wheel Sensor
Extra
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Extra 1Large StashBag downtube storage bag, tubeless valve stems, SRAM AXS charger