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Photo du Cannondale Topstone 2 2024
Photo du Cannondale Topstone 2 2024
Photo du Cannondale Topstone 2 2024

2024 Cannondale

Topstone 2

$2,000

Wheels
700c Aluminum
Groupset
GRX 400
Gearing
46/30 · 11-34
Drivetrain
2 × 10 Mechanical
Brakes
Shimano Hydraulic Disc
Power Meter
None
Frame
Aluminum
Fork
Carbon

Expert Review, Specs & Price

OptiScore : 3.3/10 i The OptiScore is a rating out of 10, calculated by our experts analyzing all bike characteristics: price, components, weight, user reviews, versatility and value for money. Each model is compared against thousands of bikes to provide you with an objective and reliable assessment.

Expert Review

45 mm tire clearance is the headline here, so this Topstone 2 can take chunkier rubber for rough gravel and light singletrack. The ride feels honest and stable on loose roads thanks to the alloy frame and thru-axle, and the stock 37 mm WTB/Vittoria tyres keep pace on long mixed surfaces. It runs a mechanical 2x10 GRX 400 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes on an aluminum SmartForm C2 frame with multiple mounts for racks and bottles. But you trade high-end refinement for straightforward reliability and utility, so riders who want rugged, simple kit will be happiest.

Pros

  • 45 mm max tire clearance handles chunky gravel and light singletrack when you want bigger rubber
  • Multiple gear and bottle mounts make the frame adventure-ready for racks and extra bottles
  • Mechanical GRX 400 2x10 is familiar and easy to maintain on remote rides
  • Hydraulic disc brakes and thru-axle give stable stopping and a planted front end on loose descents
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Cons

  • 37 mm stock tyres mean you'll likely fit larger rubber before tackling very rough tracks
  • Aluminum frame and basic alloy wheels trade premium compliance and weight savings for durability and practicality

Best for :

  • Mixed-surface day rides where durability matters more than marginal weight savings
  • Weekend bikepacking with racks and multiple bottles
  • Gravel riders who want simple, serviceable mechanical components

Not for :

  • Riders chasing the lightest, most high-spec race setup

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At a glance

Riding position

Balanced
Comfort Race / Aero
Avg. Gravel
Cannondale Topstone 2

Terrain

Cobbles / Rough
Smooth pavement Cobbles / Rough
Avg. Gravel
Cannondale Topstone 2

Top-end speed

GRX 400 (2 × 10)
52 km/h i Theoretical speed
Highest gear 46×11 · at 90 rpm · Average: 51 km/h
Limited Very fast
Avg. Gravel
Cannondale Topstone 2

Climbing ease

GRX 400 (2 × 10)
11 km/h i Theoretical speed
Lowest gear 30×34 · at 90 rpm · Average: 12 km/h
Rather hard Very easy
Avg. Gravel
Cannondale Topstone 2

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Geometry & sizing

Available sizes

Bike geometry diagram
Measurement XS SM MD LG XL
Stack 518.0mm 549.0mm 579.0mm 610.0mm 640.0mm
Reach 368.0mm 377.0mm 385.0mm 394.0mm 402.0mm
Top tube 525.0mm 544.0mm 561.0mm 579.0mm 596.0mm
Head tube length 89.0mm 118.0mm 149.0mm 182.0mm 214.0mm
Head tube angle 70.00° 71.00° 71.00° 71.00° 71.00°
Seat tube length 410.0mm 458.0mm 505.0mm 553.0mm 600.0mm
Seat tube angle 73.10° 73.10° 73.10° 73.10° 73.10°
Chainstay 430.0mm 430.0mm 430.0mm 430.0mm 430.0mm
Wheelbase 1011.0mm 1022.0mm 1040.0mm 1060.0mm 1078.0mm
BB drop 75.0mm 75.0mm 75.0mm 75.0mm 75.0mm
BB height 284.0mm 284.0mm 284.0mm 284.0mm 284.0mm
Standover height 703.0mm 744.0mm 784.0mm 825.0mm 863.0mm
Front center 593.0mm 603.0mm 621.0mm 641.0mm 659.0mm
Trail 72.0mm 65.0mm 65.0mm 65.0mm 65.0mm
Fork rake 55.0mm 55.0mm 55.0mm 55.0mm 55.0mm

Measurements in mm and degrees. Values may vary depending on options.

Size guide

165cm
XS
147cm
175cm
SM
160cm
185cm
MD
170cm
193cm
LG
178cm
203cm
XL
191cm

Recommendations based on rider height.

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Full specifications

Fork

Material Carbon

Drivetrain

Groupset GRX 400
Gears 2 × 10
Type Mechanical
Chainrings 46/30T
Cassette 11-34T

Braking

Type Hydraulic Disc
Model Shimano GRX 400

Wheels

Rims Aluminum
Tires WTB Riddler
Tire width 37c
Tire clearance 45c
Wheel size 700c

Components

Handlebar Cannondale 3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 deg flare drop
Stem Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Saddle Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
Seatpost Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm

Technology

Sensor None
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