One bike for everyday life and adventure
The Topstone CAAD EQ is the fully equipped aluminium gravel bike for riders who want one bike to cover as much as possible, from the daily commute to weekend rides on gravel and farm tracks.
Model Description
It is built around the new Topstone CAAD frame made from SmartForm C1 aluminium, paired with a full-carbon fork. Straight out of the box, the EQ comes with everything an everyday bike needs: a dynamo hub with Herrmans front and rear lights, a Tubus rear rack rated to 20 kg and Curana fenders. The durable Shimano CUES 1x11 drivetrain with an 11–50 cassette and 40 mm wide WTB Vulpine tires keep you moving, even with luggage and on loose ground. Thanks to its trail-ready geometry, the EQ remains a true gravel bike despite its full equipment.
What it’s built for
Commuting, everyday rides and errands, mixed-surface tours and relaxed bikepacking
Highlights
- SmartForm C1 aluminium frame with Topstone carbon fork, internal cable and dynamo routing and plenty of mounts
- Battery-free lighting: SP dynamo hub with Herrmans MR9 front light and H-Trace rear light
- Tubus rear rack (20 kg) and Curana Apollo fenders included – ready for everyday riding from day one
- Low-maintenance, wide-range Shimano CUES 1x11 drivetrain and WTB Vulpine 40c tubeless tires
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: | SP PL-7 dynamo hub, 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, 700x40c, 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), Herrmans MR9 dynamo front light, H-Trace dynamo rear light, Tubus rear rack (20kg), Curana Apollo fenders, tubeless valves |
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