Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty Overview

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty is a gravel bike built with a Topstone Carbon frame, Kingpin suspension system, Lefty Oliver 30mm suspension fork, Shimano GRX 12-speed drivetrain, and DT Swiss G 540 tubeless ready rims. The frame includes SmartSense compatibility, Proportional Response construction, DirectLine internal cable routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, 27.2 dropper post readiness, BSA 68mm threaded bottom bracket, removable fender bridge, and multiple gear and bottle mounts.

The 1x drivetrain uses a Shimano GRX 822 Shadow RD+ rear derailleur, Shimano GRX 820 12-speed shifters with dropper actuator, Shimano HG M7100 12-speed chain, Shimano GRX 610 40T crank, and Shimano SLX M7100 10-45 12-speed cassette. Shimano GRX 820 hydraulic disc brakes with 160/160mm MT800/RT76 rotors provide controlled braking for gravel roads, rough pavement, and trails.

The Lefty Oliver fork adds 30mm of travel with lockout, Chamber Damper with All-Over tune, ISO High-Ride air spring, tapered steerer, 700c compatibility, and 55mm offset. The wheel setup includes DT Swiss G 540 700c tubeless ready rims with a 24mm inner width, stainless steel 14g spokes, a Lefty 50 front hub, Shimano TC500 rear hub, and Vittoria Mezcal 700x44c tubeless ready tires.

Key Features of Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty

• Topstone Carbon frame includes Kingpin suspension, SmartSense compatibility, and Proportional Response construction.
• Lefty Oliver suspension fork provides 30mm travel with lockout, Chamber Damper, and ISO High-Ride air spring.
• Shimano GRX 1×12-speed drivetrain pairs a 40T crank with a 10-45 cassette.
• Shimano GRX 820 shifters include a dropper actuator for the DownLow dropper post.
• Shimano GRX 820 hydraulic disc brakes use 160/160mm MT800/RT76 rotors for controlled braking.
• DT Swiss G 540 tubeless ready rims use a 24mm inner width and 28h construction.
• Vittoria Mezcal 700x44c tubeless ready tires support gravel roads, rough pavement, and trails.
• Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post adds 60/80/100mm travel with a shifter-integrated lever.

Ride Use

This bike is built for gravel riding, back road exploring, bikepacking, and off-road adventures. Its carbon frame, Kingpin suspension system, Lefty Oliver fork, Shimano GRX drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, dropper post, multiple mounts, and 700x44c tubeless ready tires support gravel roads, dirt roads, rough pavement, and trails.

Why Choose This Bike

Choose the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty for a carbon gravel platform with Kingpin suspension, a Lefty Oliver 30mm suspension fork, Shimano GRX 12-speed shifting, Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes, and DT Swiss G 540 tubeless ready rims. The Vittoria Mezcal 700x44c tires, Cannondale DownLow dropper post, removable fender bridge, multiple gear and bottle mounts, StrapRack tool/stuff holder, and Caffeine finish give it a capable build for gravel riding, back road exploring, bikepacking, and off-road adventures. 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.