Cannondale
Topstone Carbon 1 RLE Gravel Bike - Black Pearl (2023)

Nothing is Impassable

Go ahead, ride it. If your idea of a fun road ride starts where the pavement ends, no other gravel bike can take you further than the Topstone Carbon and its revolutionary Kingpin suspension system. Offered with either a rigid carbon fork, or as a full dual suspension machine with the Lefty Oliver gravel fork, these bikes offer traction, comfort and control beyond the dreams of other drop-bar bikes. On everything from beat-up backroads to full-tilt singletrack, Topstone Carbon lets you get in deep & come out smiling.

Key Benefits

• Kingpin Suspension. Delivering a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links, Kingpin is our answer for the most demanding gravel riders. Whether you need more comfort to go long, more traction to push beyond or more give to take on the tech.
• Ride Brilliantly. All new Topstone Carbon models are either equipped with or ready to upgrade to our SmartSense system of rear-facing radar and intelligent running lights. It's never been easier to ride smart.
• Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and waterbottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone Carbon is ready to load up and go long.
• Corner like a Boss. Rail through the rough and come out smiling. Led by our OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers up handling that's serenely stable in the chop, and light & nimble everywhere else.

Clearance and Compatibility

The new dropped chainstay design lets you run big volume tires (up to 700x45mm or 27.5x2.1", with 6mm of mud-shedding clearance on each side), all with a standard dish (nonAi) rear wheel for easy interchangeability.

Hollowgram 22 Carbon Wheels

Light, smooth and guaranteed for life, these carbon hoops were made for gravel! The 25mm internal width is perfect for bigger tires and the 22mm deep profile takes the sting out of the rough and rugged. Just 1500 grams/pair.

Connected

An integrated wheel sensor delivers hyper-accurate speed, route and distance info while you ride, registers your bike, reminds you of needed service and more, all through the free Cannondale App.

OutFront Steering Geometry

Confident stability meets nimble agility. An extra long fork offset paired with a slack head angle keeps the steering light and lively, yet delivers unreal confidence at speed and in the rough stuff.

Dropper Ready

Built to accept an internally-routed 27.2mm dropper seatpost, which shouldn't really be a surprise on a bike this off-road capable.

Frame: Topstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, SmartSense equipped, 12x142mm thru-axle, 27.2 dropper post ready, BSA 68mm threaded BB, DirectLine internal cable routing, removable fender bridge, multiple gear/bottle mounts

Fork: Topstone Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru-axle, triple bottle/gear mounts, fender mounts

Rims: HollowGram 22, Carbon, 700c, 24h front, 28h rear, 22mm deep, 25mm IW, tubeless ready

Hubs: (F) HollowGram, sealed bearing 12x100mm, centerlock / (R) HollowGram 12x142mm w/ DT Swiss internals, centerlock

Spokes: Formula Grand Forza

Tires: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 45c, tubeless ready

Pedals: Not included

Crank: SRAM Force Wide, 43/30

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA Road 68 Wide

Chain: SRAM Force, 12-speed

Rear Cogs: SRAM XG-1270, 10-36, 12-speed

Front Derailleur: SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide, braze-on

Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force eTap AXS

Shifters: SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12-speed

Handlebar: FSA K-Wing AGX Carbon

Grips: Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm

Stem: FSA SL-K Stem, Alloy, -6°

Headset: Integrated, Carbon, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2"

Brakes: SRAM Force eTap AXS, 160/160mm CenterLine centerlock rotors

Brake Levers: SRAM Force eTap AXS

Saddle: Fizik Terra Argo X3, kium rails

Seatpost: SAVE Carbon SmartSense, 27.2, 350mm (XS-L), 400mm (XL)

Speeds: 24

Connectivity: Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Wheel Size: 700c

Extras: SmartSense with Lights, Garmin Varia Radar, Edge Power Mount and Trainer-compatible thru-axle