Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 3 Disc Gravel Road Bike 2021

CANNONDALE TOPSTONE CARBON LEFTY 3 DISC GRAVEL ROAD BIKE 2021

A company project that researched the specific requirements of gravel riding has conceived the Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 3 Disc Gravel Bike. Designed from the ground up, the Topstone Lefty Carbon delivers the pinnacle of performance to all adventure riders who have an unsatisfied desire to explore further and higher into the previously uncharted.

The frame utilises BallisTec Carbon and this material is configured within a size-specific pattern to grant a reactive and positive ride experience. Integrated into this main chassis is the Kingpin suspension configuration that, thanks to the amalgamated specific tube profiles and LockR Pivot system, provides 30mm of plush travel to absorb impacts and increase rear wheel traction. The Lefty Oliver fork then compliments the chassis with its lightweight and stiff suspension construction increasing ride accuracy and control over even the harshest of roads and paths.

The 650b wheelset features WTB alloy rims that are burly and composed with their circumference permitting the use of the ultra-wide 47mm tyres. This tyre width provides all of the grip and control necessary for the heaviest of gravel roads before a robust hubset ensures of low-maintenance and reliability within the harshest of conditions.

Any landscape, from fast roads to technical off-road climbs, can be conquered thanks to the wide-ranging 11-speed cassette with this being actuated by the reliable and crisp gear changes of the Shimano GRX groupset. Consistent and efficient forward drive is then provided by the revered Cannondale crank arms before the fully hydraulic brake system ensures powerful but controlled stopping through any conditions.

The already comprehensive features list is then crowned with a vibration killing Cannondale carbon seatpost, aesthetically pleasing and maintenance-friendly cable routing and full mudguard compatibility for when wet weather protection is required.

HIGHLIGHTS

A super-versatile gravel bike with innovative Kingpin rear suspension and Lefty fork suspension provides complete off-road capability and sublime on-road comfort

Cannondale BallisTec Carbon Frame with Kingpin LockR Pivot rear suspension system that provides up to 30mm of travel and instant peddling response

Proportional Response Construction: Suspension and overall frame ride-feel is custom tuned by size, using different carbon layup and different tube dimensions

All-New Lefty Oliver Carbon fork with 30mm of travel

Dialed Endurance Fit: Offers a perfectly balanced riding position

Robust and reliable 650b WTB alloy wheelset with high volume 47mm wide tyres

Shimano GRX 11-speed gravel specific groupset

Shimano GRX hydraulic brake configuration

Cannondale finishing kit

DirectLine cable routing provides easy internal cable routing

Dropper Ready: Built to accept an internally-routed 27.2 dropper seatpost

Fully mudguard ready. A removable mudguard bridge on the rear stays facilitates easy removal

SPECIFICATION

Frame   Cannondale BallisTec Carbon Frame | Kingpin suspension system | 12x142 Speed Release thru-axle | dropper post compatible | direct line cable routing

Fork       Cannondale Lefty Oliver Carbon | 30mm travel | Chamber Damper with All-Over tune | ISO High-Ride air spring | tapered steerer | 650b | 55mm offset

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

Stem                    Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar           Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16-degree flare drop

Grips                    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

Front Brake        Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc,160mm RT76 rotor

Rear Brake          Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc, 160mm RT76 rotor

Brake Levers      Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic disc

Front Derailleur                N/A

Rear Derailleur  Shimano GRX 800 Wide, 11-speed

Shift Levers        Shimano GRX 600, 11-speed

Cassette              Shimano SLX, 11-42, 11-speed

Chain                   Shimano HG601, 11-speed

Crankset              Cannondale 1, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 40 tooth chainring

Bottom Bracket                Cannondale BB30

Front Wheel       WTB ST i23 TCS, 28 hole, tubeless-ready alloy rims, | Lefty 50 6-bolt hub | 28 x stainless steel, 14g spokes

Rear Wheel        WTB ST i23 TCS, 28 hole, tubeless-ready alloy rims | Formula DHT142, 12x142mm center lock hub | 28 x stainless steel, 14g spokes

Front Tyre           WTB Venture TCS Light, 650 x 47c, tubeless-ready

Rear Tyre             WTB Byway TCS Light, 650 x 47c, tubeless-ready

Saddle                  Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails

Seatpost              Cannondale 2, UD Carbon, 27.2 x 350mm

Pedals                  Available to be purchased separately

Manufacturer Claimed Weight   9.5kg / 20.94lbs (size S)