Cannondale Topstone Carbon Rival AXS

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Rival AXS - The Topstone Gravelbike with high quality Sram equipment

Born in the USA. Not only that Cannondale Gravelbikes are developed in Connecticut. Also the modern, casual Gravelstyle has spilled over from the USA to Europe. This applies all the more to the Topstone models with components from the US manufacturer Sram. Definitely a good alternative to Shimano. What makes the Topstone but really special in the gravel area, is its exceptional carbon frame. The developers have exploited here all the possibilities to improve the comfort that the material offers. The KingPin Suspension System stands out, a sophisticated interaction of the frame's sloping geometry with various flex zones. The suspension is low maintenance and requires no setup. In combination with 45 millimeter wide tires, this effectively defuses even a ride over desolate gravel roads. Another innovation is the new Smart Sense system, an intelligent light and sensor technology. It consists of front and rear lights as well as a rear-facing radar that informs you of approaching vehicles and activates the warning light. Or you can activate the brake light function. SmartSense is controlled via the Cannondale app. While the inexpensive Topstone Carbon models are prepared for the installation of SmartSense, the Rival AXS is already equipped with the system from the factory. This makes this gravel bike an optimal base for your bikepacking adventures. The frame offers mounting points for three water bottles and for a top tube bag. But that's not all: The newly developed carbon fork is equipped with threaded eyelets for lowrider front bags.

Comfortable carbon frame with innovative KingPin suspension

The rear triangle is flexibly mounted on the seat tube with the help of a thru axle. In addition, there are flexible zones on the top tube and seat tube. This allows the rear triangle to yield vertically up to 30 millimeters to absorb shocks and vibrations. That means more control, more comfort, more traction. Carbon layup and tube diameter are adjusted for each frame size to provide the right amount of stiffness and flex for each rider type. Internal cable guides protect against contamination and emphasize the clean design. In this version, the Topstone Carbon is equipped with the high-quality Sram Rival eTap AXS group, where the rear derailleur and front derailleur are moved electrically. The transmission of impulses from the ergonomic shift / brake levers to the components also works wirelessly. A faster drive, which works 100 percent precise, especially under off-road conditions, there is hardly. The hydraulic Rival disc brakes are perfectly matched to the system. Other extras include a carbon seatpost, as well as a lightweight wheelset with DT Swiss rims and Formula hubs, of course prepared for tubeless operation.