Description
Unstoppable Adventures Await
Introducing the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty – a dual-suspension gravel bike designed to conquer rugged dirt roads and singletrack trails with unparalleled ease. Thanks to the innovative Kingpin system and the Lefty Oliver fork, no terrain is too challenging.
Built for Every Adventure
Ideal For:
- Gravel and dirt roads
- Rough pavement
- Trails
Perfect For:
- Gravel riding
- Back-road exploring
- Bikepacking
- Off-road adventures
Key Highlights
- Lightweight Topstone Carbon frame with Kingpin suspension
- Lefty Oliver gravel suspension fork with 30mm travel
- Shimano GRX 800/600 11-speed gravel group
- DownLow dropper post for enhanced control
- WTB KOM Light rims for superior performance
Innovative Design and Features
Kingpin Suspension: Experience a smoother ride without the added weight and complexity of conventional shocks. The Kingpin suspension system offers enhanced comfort, traction, and flexibility, making it the ideal choice for gravel enthusiasts and adventurous riders.
Lefty Oliver Fork: The world’s most precise gravel fork offers 30mm of frictionless travel and accommodates 700x45mm tires, ensuring incredible stability and control on challenging terrains.
Advanced Features:
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Lefty Oliver Suspension:
- Unique single-sided design
- Needle-bearing internals for unmatched steering precision and smoothness
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Engineered Simplicity:
- Low-friction bushings on the Kingpin thru-axle provide smooth action and maintenance-free reliability.
- Saves over 100 grams of weight compared to conventional cartridge bearings.
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Clearance and Compatibility:
- Dropped chainstay design allows for big volume tires (up to 700x45mm or 27.5x2.1") with ample mud clearance.
- Standard dish rear wheel ensures easy interchangeability.
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Rider-Specific Tuning:
- Proportional Response size-specific construction delivers optimal frame stiffness and compliance for every frame size, ensuring the perfect ride feel and comfort.
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SmartSense Ready:
- Enhance your ride with intelligent running lights and rear-facing radar for increased visibility and awareness.
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OutFront Steering Geometry:
- Combines confident stability with nimble agility.
- Extra-long fork offset and slack head angle provide light, lively steering and superior control at speed and on rough terrain.
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Connected Riding:
- Integrated wheel sensor delivers accurate speed, route, and distance information.
- Register your bike, receive service reminders, and more with the free Cannondale App.
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Dropper Post Compatibility:
- Accepts an internally-routed 27.7mm dropper seatpost, proving its off-road capability.
Ready for the Long Haul
Gear Up and Go: The Topstone Carbon boasts multiple gear and water bottle mounts on both frame and fork, making it ready for extended adventures.
Corner Like a Pro: With OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers serene stability through rough patches while remaining light and nimble elsewhere.
Elevate your rides with the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty. Unleash its unmatched capabilities and enjoy your next adventure with comfort, precision, and confidence. Order yours today and take your gravel riding to the next level.
Specifications
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Platform |
Topstone Carbon |
| Model Name | Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty |
| Model Code | C15202U |
FRAMESET
| Frame | Topstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, SmartSense compatible, Proportional Response construction, 12x142mm thru-axle, 27.2 dropper post ready, BSA 68mm threaded BB, DirectLine internal cable routing, removable fender bridge, multiple gear/bottle mounts |
| Fork | Lefty Oliver, 30mm travel, lockout, Chamber Damper w/ All-Over tune, ISO High-Ride air spring, tapered steerer, 700c, 55mm offset |
| Headset | Integrated, Carbon, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2" |
DRIVETRAIN
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Rear Derailleur |
Shimano GRX 810, Shadow RD+ |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX 800, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG701, 11-speed |
| Crank | Shimano GRX 600, 40T (Europe/UK - FSA Gossamer Pro Modular AGX+, 40T) |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano SLX, 11-42, 11-speed |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA 68 |
BRAKES
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Brakes |
Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT76 rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc |
WHEELS
| Rims | WTB KOM Light i23 TCS, 700c, 28h, tubeless ready |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g 44 |
| Tire Size | 44 |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Hubs |
(F) Lefty SL, 6-Bolt / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 6-Bolt, 12x142mm |
| Tires | WTB Raddler TCS Light, 700x44c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Mezcal III 700x44c ANT tubeless compatible) |
| Front Tire | WTB Raddler TCS Light, 700x44c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Mezcal III 700x44c ANT tubeless compatible) |
| Rear Tire | WTB Raddler TCS Light, 700x44c, tubeless ready (Europe/UK - Vittoria Mezcal III 700x44c ANT tubeless compatible) |
COMPONENTS
| Handlebar | Cannondale 2 ShortDrop, 7050 alloy, 12 deg flare drop |
| Stem | Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Grips | Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Terra Argo X5, S-alloy rails |
| Seatpost |
Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post, 27.2, shifter-integrated lever, travel - 60mm XS-S / 80mm M / 100mm L-XL |
CONNECTIVITY
| Wheel Sensor | Cannondale Wheel Sensor |
Geometry
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Size |
XS |
SM |
MD |
LG |
XL |
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| Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | |
| A | Seat Tube Length (cm) | 41.0 | 45.8 | 50.5 | 55.3 | 59.0 |
| B | Top Tube Horizontal (cm) | 53.2 | 54.3 | 55.6 | 57.1 | 58.6 |
| C | Top Tube Actual (cm) | 50.3 | 51.6 | 53.2 | 55.0 | 56.7 |
| D | Head Tube Angle | 69.3° | 70.3° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° |
| E | Seat Tube Angle Actual | 70.7° | 70.9° | 71.1° | 71.2° | 71.4° |
| F | Standover (cm) | 71.0 | 75.1 | 79.1 | 82.9 | 86.4 |
| G | Head Tube Length (cm) | 10.5 | 12.3 | 15.0 | 17.7 | 20.5 |
| H | Wheelbase (cm) | 101.2 | 101.6 | 103.0 | 104.6 | 106.2 |
| I | Front Center (cm) | 60.1 | 60.5 | 61,7 | 63.3 | 64.9 |
| J | Chain Stay Length (cm) | 42.0 | 42.0 | 42.0 | 42.0 | 42.0 |
| K | Bottom Bracket Drop (cm) | 6.9 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| L | Bottom Bracket Height (cm) | 28.3 | 28.8 | 29.0 | 29.0 | 29.3 |
| M | Fork Rake (cm) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| N | Trail (cm) | 7.4 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| O | Stack (cm) | 53.0 | 55.5 | 57.9 | 60.5 | 62.9 |
| P | Reach (cm) | 36.1 | 36.7 | 37.3 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
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