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Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 AXS SmartSense

A true stand-out in the gravel world. SmartSense lights and radar keep you visible and aware. A blended SRAM Apex AXS / GX Eagle AXS wide-range drivetrain ensures every shift is sharp, while KingPin suspension takes the edge off even the roughest tracks. The Topstone Carbon 2 AXS SmartSense is brilliant on pavement, gravel, or anywhere in between. Go long, explore more, chase sunsets, get home happy.

Highlights

• Lightweight full carbon frameset with Kingpin rear suspension, Proportional Response size-specific construction, and StashPort downtube storage
• SmartSense Gen 2 - Enhanced visibility and awareness from the  sleekly integrated system of lights and radar
• A versatile mix of SRAM’s workhorse Apex AXS and GX AXS wireless electronic groups. A smooth shifting, wide-range, single-chainring 12-speed drivetrain
• Light and fast wheelset with WTB KOM Team rims, Shimano hubs, and WTB Riddler 45c gravel tires
• Cannondale’s 2 carbon seatpost and 2 ShortDrop flared bar create a comfortable cockpit

Rear triangle with innovative KingPin suspension

The rear triangle is flexibly mounted on the seat tube with the help of a thru axle. The main frame also has flexible zones on the top tube and seat tube. This allows the rear triangle to flex vertically by up to 30 millimetres to absorb shocks and vibrations. This means: more control, more comfort, more traction. The carbon layup and tube diameter are adjusted for each frame size to achieve the perfect level of stiffness and flex for every type of rider. Internal cable guides protect against dirt and emphasize the tidy frame design. Numerous mounting points for accessories make the Topstone an ideal base for bikepacking adventures: the frame and fork offer space for two water bottles and two lowrider front bags. A new addition is a storage compartment in the down tube.