How to Choose an Electric Bike

An e-gravel bike with real suspension, the capable, fun-loving Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon 3 Speed Lefty is an adventure rig that's comfortable and capable on paved roads and beyond.
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Best Use | Gravel Cycling Road Cycling |
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E-Bike Classification | Class 3: pedal assist up to 28 mph |
Motor | Bosch Performance Line Speed 250W |
Motor Type | Mid-Drive |
Motor Torque (Nm) | 75 Newton meters |
Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Battery Capacity (Wh) | 500 watt hours |
Battery Removable | Yes |
Charge Time (hrs) | 3.5 hours |
Pedal Assist Range | 76 miles |
Frame | BallisTec Carbon Frame, removable downtube battery, Kingpin suspension system, 12 x 148 mm thru axle, dropper post compatible |
Step-Through | No |
Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
Fork | Lefty Oliver, 30 mm travel, Chamber Damper with All-Over tune, ISO High-Ride air spring, tapered steerer, 650b, 55 mm offset |
Fork Travel | 30 millimeters |
Crankset | FSA Bosch E-Bike, FSA Megatooth, 44T |
Shifters | Shimano GRX 600, 11-speed |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 812, Shadow RD+ |
Rear Cogs | Shimano SLX, 11-42T, 11-speed |
Number of Gears | 11 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Shimano GRX hydraulic disc, 180/160 mm RT56 rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano GRX hydraulic disc |
Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
Front Hub | Lefty 50 |
Rear Hub | Formula cartridge bearing, 12 x 148 mm thru axle |
Wheel Size | 650b |
Tires | WTB Resolute, 650b x 42 mm, tubeless ready |
Tire Width | 42 millimeters |
Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
Handlebar | Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg. flare drop |
Stem | Cannondale 2, 6061 alloy, 31.8 mm, 7 deg. |
Seat Post | Promax SP-2032, alloy, 27.2 mm |
Saddle | Fizik New Aliante R5, 150 mm width, S-alloy rails |
Pedals | Not included |
Headset | Integrated, 1-1/2 lower to 1-1/8 in. upper, 25 mm alloy top cap |
Chain | KMC e-11 EPT, 11-speed |
Weight | 39 lbs. 11.2 oz. |
Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
Gender | Unisex |
S | M | L | XL | |
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Reach | 37.7 | 38.7 | 39.4 | 40.2 |
Stack | 54.9 | 57.5 | 61.0 | 64.0 |
Effective Top Tube | 53.4 | 55.2 | 56.9 | 58.6 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 41.0 | 44.0 | 50.0 | 55.0 |
Standover Height | 73.3 | 76.3 | 81.4 | 85.8 |
Head Tube Length | 12.7 | 15.8 | 19.5 | 22.9 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 71.0° | 71.0° | 71.0° | 71.0° |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° | 74.0° |
Bottom Bracket Height | 27.9 | 28.2 | 28.2 | 28.4 |
Wheelbase | 101.8 | 103.8 | 105.7 | 107.6 |
Chainstay | 42.0 | 42.0 | 42.0 | 42.0 |
Fork Offset | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.