Cannondale Topstone Carbon

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Generation 3

Go anywhere. Bring everything.

The Cannondale Topstone Carbon is the gravel bike with rear suspension. KingPin smooths out gravel and roots while the carbon frame stays light and quick. Add a storage port in the down tube and room for wide tyres.

  • Carbon frame
  • KingPin suspension ≈30 mm
  • Tyres up to 52 mm
  • StashPort in the down tube
  • Lefty compatible
View the modelsSee Topstone CAAD →
Two Cannondale Topstone gravel bikes riding through a creek in Moab

Topstone Carbon highlights

Cannondale Topstone Carbon KingPin suspension

KingPin suspension

A thru-axle pivot in the seat tube lets the rear triangle and seatpost flex. That gives up to 30 mm of travel with no shock and no maintenance, while the frame stays stiff when you sprint.

Cannondale Topstone Carbon StashPort in the down tube

StashPort in the down tube

Below the bottle cage sits a storage port in the down tube. Every model comes with the matching StashBag, so tube, tools and snacks are safely stowed.

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Room for wide tyres

Room for wide tyres

The frame clears tyres up to 52 mm, the rigid fork even up to 56 mm. The Lefty Oliver is designed around 47 mm. All figures are measured widths.

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Tuned for every size

Tuned for every size

Carbon layup and geometry are tuned individually for each frame size (Proportional Response), so stiffness and suspension feel right in every size.

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Clean cockpit

Clean cockpit

All cables run internally through frame, headset and Conceal stem. It looks clean and is easy to live with. OutFront geometry keeps it calm at speed and light to steer.

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Dropper ready

Dropper ready

The frame takes an internally routed 27.2 mm dropper post, so you can drop the saddle for steep descents at the push of a lever.

The Topstone Carbon on video

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Cannondale Topstone Carbon with bikepacking bags

Ready for bikepacking

Weekend trip or racing with luggage: the Topstone Carbon has mounts for plenty of gear.

  • Two bottle mounts in the front triangle, one under the down tube
  • Top tube bag mount
  • Three mounts on each leg of the rigid fork
  • Fender mounts, StashBag in the down tube included

Which Topstone Carbon is right for you?

ModelDrivetrainGearingTyresHighlightPrice
Topstone Carbon 3 GRX 1xShimano GRX 12-speed40T / 10-51WTB Riddler 45 mmWide range, simple to useView model
Topstone Carbon 3 GRX 2xShimano GRX 12-speed46/30T / 11-36WTB Resolute 42 mmClose ratios, strong on tarmacView model
Topstone Carbon 2 AXS 1xSRAM Apex AXS / GX T-Type 12-speed42T / 10-52WTB Riddler 45 mmWireless shifting, carbon seatpostView model

All current models feature KingPin suspension, StashPort with StashBag, hydraulic disc brakes and tubeless-ready wheels. Earlier model years are listed above; for the aluminium version see the Topstone CAAD.

Frame sizes and geometry

The Topstone Carbon comes in six frame sizes. Geometry is identical with the rigid fork and the Lefty Oliver. We are happy to help you choose the right size.

SizeStack (cm)Reach (cm)Top tube (cm)Wheelbase (cm)Head tube (cm)Head angle
4755.436.453.2100.99.769.9°
5156.137.354.3101.210.170.7°
5457.937.855.4102.612.370.7°
5659.738.356.4103.614.270.7°
5861.538.957.6105.016.470.7°
6164.639.759.3106.919.670.7°

Topstone Carbon FAQ

How much travel does the Topstone Carbon have?

KingPin rear suspension provides around 30 mm of travel without a shock. With the Lefty Oliver you get another 40 mm up front.

How wide can the tyres be?

The frame clears tyres up to 52 mm and the rigid fork up to 56 mm, measured width with at least 4 mm clearance. The Lefty Oliver is designed around 700x47 mm tyres. Fenders reduce the clearance.

Can I fit a Lefty Oliver later?

Yes. The Topstone Carbon is built around a round steerer so the Lefty Oliver fits, and the geometry stays the same.

Can I fit a rack and fenders?

Fenders yes, frame and rigid fork have the mounts. There are no rack mounts on the frame, but plenty of mounts for bags. The maximum system weight is 150 kg.

How does the Topstone Carbon differ from the Topstone CAAD?

The Topstone Carbon has a carbon frame with KingPin rear suspension and the StashPort storage. The Topstone CAAD is aluminium and rigid, with mounts for racks and a kickstand instead.

Prefer aluminium for everyday riding? Take a look at the Topstone CAAD. You can find every bike from the brand on our Cannondale brand page.