Cannondale Topstone Carbon 4 (2021)

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 4

Innovative Gravelbike with finest equipment. With its light-coloured paintwork, the Topstone Carbon 4 is certainly the most striking model in the Topstone Carbon series. In our opinion, this gravelbike stands out pleasantly from the uniform grey of many bikes. But of course, in the end the design is a matter of taste. The inner qualities must be convincing! And this is what they do with the Topstone Carbon 4. Especially with the new BallisTec carbon frame, the traditional US manufacturer is using all its know-how. The KingPin Suspension System, a sophisticated interplay of sloping geometry and flex zones, gives the Topstone Carbon 4 exactly the extra comfort you need for tours in light terrain. Tip: Our Topstone Carbon 3 model offers even more riding comfort with the new Lefty suspension fork. The Carbon 4 meets professional demands in terms of features: The new Shimano GRX components for gravel bikes combine the advantages of the best road bike and MTB components. The ergonomics of the brake shifters have been optimized. The drive, gears and brakes work 100 percent reliably, even under shocks and vibrations. Wheels with thru axles provide outstanding lateral stiffness when starting off. The group is completed by in-house Cannondale Parts, which have been inspiring with top performance for years.

Revolutionary carbon frame with KingPin suspension

After four years of development, the US manufacturer Cannondale presents its new BallisTec Carbon frame for Gravelbikes. The rear frame is mounted on the seat tube with the help of a thru axle. There are also flexible zones on the top tube and seat tube. This allows the rear triangle to yield vertically by up to 30 millimetres to absorb shocks and vibrations. This means: more control, more comfort, more traction. Carbon layup and tube diameter are adjusted for each frame size to achieve the right level of stiffness and flex for each type of rider. The system is low maintenance and requires no setup. Internal cable guides protect against dirt and underline the tidy design. There are three bottle cage positions on the lower frame triangle, one of which is even variable to make room for a frame bag. Additional accessories can be attached to the threaded eyelets on the top tube. Ideal for bikepacking and multi-day tours.

Highlights

• BallisTec carbon frame with KingPin suspension system
• Shimano GRX 810 gears 2x11 & Shimano GRX 800 disc brakes
• Light Cannondale crankset
• Formula/WTB wheelset with thru axles, tubeless ready
• Up to 40 mm tire width (700c) possible