Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L Overview

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L is a gravel bike built with a Topstone Carbon frameset, Kingpin suspension, SmartSense lights, Shimano GRX 800 11-speed drivetrain, and WTB KOM Light i23 TCS wheels. The frame includes 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 Shimano GRX drivetrain uses a GRX 810 Shadow RD+ rear derailleur, GRX 800 braze-on front derailleur, GRX 800 11-speed shifters, Shimano HG701 11-speed chain, Shimano GRX 800 48/31 crank, and Shimano HG800 11-34 11-speed cassette. Europe/UK builds use an FSA Gossamer Pro Modular AGX+ 46/30 crank.

Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc brakes with 160/160mm MT800 rotors provide controlled braking for gravel roads, rough pavement, and trails. The bike rolls on WTB KOM Light i23 TCS 700c tubeless ready rims, stainless steel spokes, Formula cartridge bearing centerlock hubs, and WTB Riddler TCS Light 700x45c tubeless ready tires. Europe/UK builds use Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x38c ANT tubeless compatible tires.

Key Features of Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L

• Topstone Carbon frame includes Kingpin suspension, SmartSense equipment, and Proportional Response construction.
• DirectLine internal cable routing, removable fender bridge, and multiple gear/bottle mounts support practical gravel setup options.
• Topstone Carbon fork includes internal routing, triple bottle/gear mounts, fender mounts, and a 12×100 thru-axle.
• Shimano GRX 800 11-speed drivetrain pairs a 48/31 crank with an 11-34 cassette.
• Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc brakes use 160/160mm MT800 rotors for controlled braking.
• WTB KOM Light i23 TCS 700c rims are tubeless ready and paired with Formula cartridge bearing hubs.
• WTB Riddler TCS Light 700x45c tubeless ready tires support gravel roads, rough pavement, and trails.
• SAVE Carbon SmartSense seatpost and Cannondale 2 ShortDrop flared handlebar complete the gravel-focused contact points.

Ride Use

This bike is built for gravel riding, back road exploring, bikepacking, and off-road adventures. Its carbon frameset, Kingpin suspension, Shimano GRX drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, SmartSense lights, multiple mounts, and 700x45c tubeless ready tires support gravel and dirt roads, rough pavement, and trails.

Why Choose This Bike

Choose the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 L for a carbon gravel platform with Kingpin suspension, Shimano GRX 800 11-speed shifting, Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes, SmartSense lights, and WTB KOM Light tubeless ready rims. The WTB Riddler 700x45c tires, SAVE Carbon SmartSense seatpost, multiple gear and bottle mounts, removable fender bridge, and Jade 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.