Just ride
The Topstone CAAD 2 CUES 1x is the easy way into the Topstone CAAD family: a light alloy gravel bike with a carbon fork and a low-maintenance 1x11 drivetrain that feels at home on pavement, gravel and forest trails alike.
Model Description
The CAAD 2 shares its frame and fork with the higher-spec models: SmartForm C1 alloy, internal cable routing, UDH and plenty of mounts for a rack, fenders, bags and bottles. The Shimano CUES 1x11 groupset with a 40T chainring and 11-50 cassette does without a front derailleur and still covers everything from brisk road pace to steep climbs. Hydraulic disc brakes and 45 mm WTB Vulpine tires add confidence and comfort when the trail gets bumpy.
What it’s built for
First gravel adventures, after-work loops on mixed surfaces, commuting and weekend tours with light luggage
Highlights
- SmartForm C1 alloy frame with Topstone carbon fork, internal cable routing, UDH and plenty of mounts
- Low-maintenance Shimano CUES 1x11 drivetrain with 11-50 cassette for a wide gear range
- Shimano CUES hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm Centerlock rotors
- WTB Vulpine TCS Light 45c tubeless tires for grip and comfort
Product Specifications
Chassis
| Frame: | Topstone CAAD frame, SmartForm C1 alloy, StraightShot internal cable and dynamo routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, 27.2 dropper post ready, 1.5" headtube (Acros compatible), UDH derailleur hanger, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc (160mm), 18mm two-bolt kickstand mount, rack & fender mounts, multiple gear & bottle mounts, suspension-ready geometry |
| Fork: | Topstone carbon, 1-1/8" to 1.5" tapered steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal cable and dynamo routing, 12x100mm thru-axle, triple bottle/gear mounts, fender mounts |
| Shock: | - |
Drivetrain & Brakes
| Shifters: | Shimano CUES U6000, 11-speed |
| Rear Derailleur: | Shimano CUES U6000, Shadow RD+, 11-speed |
| Front Derailleur: | - |
| Crankset: | Shimano CUES 6030, 40T, 165mm (47), 170mm (51), 172.5mm (54–56), 175mm (58–61) |
| Bottom Bracket: | Shimano BSA 68 |
| Pedals: | Not included (order here) |
| Chain: | Shimano LG500, LinkGlide, 11-speed |
| Cassette: | Shimano CUES LG400, 11–50T, 11-speed |
| Brakes: | Shimano CUES U6030 hydraulic disc brakes, 160/160mm RT30 Centerlock rotors (f/r) |
| Brake Levers: | Shimano CUES U6030 hydraulic disc |
Wheels
| Front Hub: | Shimano TC500, 12x100mm, Centerlock disc mount |
| Rear Hub: | Shimano TC500, 12x142mm, Centerlock disc mount, HG driver |
| Rims: | GXD 1.0, 28H, 23mm inner width, stainless steel spokes (14g) |
| Tires: | WTB Vulpine TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready |
Components
| Stem: | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8mm, 7°, 70mm (47–51) / 80mm (54) / 90mm (56–58) / 100mm (61) |
| Handlebar: | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 16° flare, 120mm drop, 400mm (47–51) / 420mm (54–58) / 440mm (61) |
| Headset: | Acros IS52/40 ICR |
| Saddle: | Selle Royal SRX Open, 145mm |
| Seatpost: | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 27.2x350mm |
| Others: | Cannondale KnurlCork bar tape (2.7mm), tubeless valves |
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