Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 AXS SmartSense

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 AXS SmartSense Overview

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 AXS SmartSense is a carbon gravel bike built with a Topstone Carbon frameset, Kingpin rear suspension, SmartSense Gen 2.0 equipment, SRAM Apex AXS and GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic shifting, and WTB KOM Team i25 TCS wheels. The frame includes Proportional Response construction, downtube StashPort storage, internal cable routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, 27.2 dropper post readiness, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded bottom bracket, flat mount disc setup, removable fender bridge, and multiple gear and bottle mounts.

The 1x drivetrain uses a SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed rear derailleur, SRAM Apex AXS 12-speed shifters, SRAM Apex 12-speed chain, SRAM Apex 1 Wide 40T crank, and SRAM XS-1270 10-52 T-Type 12-speed cassette. SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes with CenterLine 160/160mm centerlock rotors provide controlled braking for gravel riding and mixed-surface routes.

The SmartSense Gen 2.0 system is Bluetooth BLE and ANT+ compatible, with a SmartSense LightSkin U1E ultra-compact 800 lumen variable output headlight, SmartSense Garmin Varia eRTL 615 rear-facing radar/taillight, SmartSense 43.2Wh removable internal battery with integrated flashlight, and SmartSense SRAM AXS charging cable. The bike rolls on WTB KOM Team i25 TCS tubeless ready rims, stainless steel spokes, Shimano TC500 centerlock hubs, and WTB Vulpine TCS Light 700x45c tubeless ready tires.

Key Features of Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 AXS SmartSense

• Topstone Carbon frame includes Kingpin rear suspension, downtube StashPort storage, UDH, and multiple gear/bottle mounts.
• Topstone Carbon fork features internal routing, 55mm OutFront offset, triple bottle/gear mounts, fender mounts, and a 12×100 thru-axle.
• SmartSense Gen 2.0 system includes a headlight, rear-facing radar/taillight, internal battery, and SRAM AXS charging cable.
• SRAM Apex AXS and SRAM GX Eagle AXS components create a wireless 1×12-speed drivetrain.
• SRAM XS-1270 10-52 cassette gives the bike wide-range gearing for gravel routes.
• SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes use CenterLine 160/160mm centerlock rotors for controlled braking.
• WTB KOM Team i25 TCS rims are tubeless ready and paired with Shimano TC500 centerlock hubs.
• WTB Vulpine TCS Light 700x45c tubeless ready tires support gravel riding and singletrack exploration.

Ride Use

This bike is built for gravel riding and racing, bikepacking, singletrack exploration, and riding beyond pavement. Its carbon frameset, Kingpin rear suspension, SmartSense Gen 2.0 system, SRAM AXS drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, multiple mounts, and 700x45c tubeless ready tires support long mixed-surface routes.

Why Choose This Bike

Choose the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 AXS SmartSense for a carbon gravel platform with Kingpin rear suspension, SmartSense Gen 2.0 lights and radar, SRAM Apex AXS and GX Eagle AXS wireless shifting, SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes, and WTB KOM Team i25 TCS tubeless ready rims. The WTB Vulpine 700x45c tires, StashPort downtube storage, Cannondale 2 Carbon seatpost, Cannondale 2 ShortDrop flared handlebar, included SRAM AXS charging cable, and Copper Ore finish give it a complete build for gravel riding, bikepacking, and singletrack exploration. Cannondale limited warranty covers frames, swing arms, chainstays, seatstays, full suspension shock links, and fork structure for the lifetime of the product. Paint, decals, and Cannondale branded components are covered for one year.