Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty AXS

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty AXS Overview

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty AXS is a carbon gravel bike built with a Topstone Carbon frame, Kingpin rear suspension, Lefty Oliver 40mm suspension fork, SRAM wireless electronic shifting, and Reserve 40|44 GR Carbon 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 drivetrain combines a SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed rear derailleur with SRAM Rival AXS 12/13-speed compatible shifters, a SRAM GX Eagle T-Type 12-speed chain, SRAM Rival XPLR Wide 42T crank, and SRAM GX XS-1275 10-52 T-Type 12-speed cassette. SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakes use CenterLine X 160/160mm rotors, with a 6-bolt front rotor and centerlock rear rotor.

The Lefty Oliver fork adds 40mm of travel with lockout, Gen 2 Chamber Damper with All-Over tune, ISO High-Ride air spring, tapered steerer, 700c compatibility, and 55mm offset. The bike rolls on Reserve 40|44 GR Carbon tubeless ready rims, Sapim CX-Delta spokes, a Lefty 50 front hub, DT Swiss 370 LN Ratchet System rear hub, and WTB Vulpine TCS Light 700x45c tubeless ready tires.

Key Features of Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty AXS

• Topstone Carbon frame includes Kingpin rear suspension, downtube StashPort storage, UDH, and multiple gear/bottle mounts.
• Lefty Oliver suspension fork provides 40mm travel with lockout, Gen 2 Chamber Damper, and ISO High-Ride air spring.
• SRAM Rival AXS and SRAM GX Eagle AXS components create a wireless 1×12-speed drivetrain.
• SRAM GX XS-1275 10-52 cassette gives the bike a wide-range gravel gearing setup.
• SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakes use CenterLine X 160/160mm rotors for controlled braking.
• Reserve 40|44 GR Carbon tubeless ready rims are paired with Sapim CX-Delta spokes.
• WTB Vulpine TCS Light 700x45c tubeless ready tires support gravel riding and singletrack exploration.
• Easton EA70 AX flared alloy handlebar and Cannondale SAVE Carbon seatpost complete the gravel-focused contact points.

Ride Use

This bike is built for gravel riding and racing, bikepacking, singletrack exploration, and riding beyond pavement. Its carbon frame, Kingpin rear suspension, Lefty Oliver suspension fork, SRAM wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, Reserve carbon wheels, multiple mounts, and 700x45c tubeless ready tires support demanding gravel and mixed-surface routes.

Why Choose This Bike

Choose the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty AXS for a carbon gravel platform with Kingpin rear suspension, a Lefty Oliver 40mm suspension fork, SRAM Rival AXS and GX Eagle AXS wireless shifting, SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakes, and Reserve 40|44 GR Carbon wheels. The WTB Vulpine 700x45c tubeless ready tires, downtube StashPort storage, SAVE Carbon seatpost, Easton EA70 AX flared handlebar, included SRAM AXS charger, and Black 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.