Cannondale  Topstone Carbon 3 L Bike

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The best gravel bike for anything from dirt roads to singletrack trails, the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 3 L bike delivers the grip and comfort of the Kingpin suspension—nothing is off-limits.

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Features

  • Equipped with the Shimano GRX 800/600 11-speed gravel group
  • Kingpin suspension delivers a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links
  • Low-friction bushings on the Kingpin thru axle offer smooth action, maintenance-free reliability and over 100 g of weight savings versus conventional cartridge bearings
  • Dropped chainstay design lets you run big volume tires—up to 700c x 45 mm or 2.75 x 2.1 in. with 6 mm of mud-shedding clearance on each side
  • Features WTB ST i23 TCS rims and 700c x 45 mm WTB Riddler TCS Light tires
  • Standard dish rear wheel allows for easy interchangeability
  • Proportional Response size-specific construction creates optimal frame stiffness and compliance for each frame size so every rider has the ideal ride and comfort of Kingpin
  • SmartSense system of intelligent lights (and optional rear-facing radar) increases your visibility out on the open road and makes it easy to ride smart
  • SmartSense is powered by a single power source for total convenience
  • OutFront steering geometry features an extra-long fork offset paired with a slack head angle to keep the steering light and lively
  • Integrated wheel sensor delivers accurate speed, route and distance info; it also registers your bike and reminds you of needed service through the free Cannondale app
  • Built to accept an internally routed 27.2 mm dropper seatpost
  • Equipped with a removable fender bridge and multiple gear/bottle mounts
  • Pedals not included
  • NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability

Imported.

This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
  • 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
  • In-store bike assembly
  • Pickup in store or curbside
  • Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
REI Co-op Members get more:
  • 20% off shop services
  • Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
More about our free adjustments:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Gravel Cycling

Frame

Topstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, Proportional Response construction, 12 x 142 mm thru axle, DirectLine internal cable routing, removable fender bridge, multiple gear/bottle mounts

Fork

1-1/8 to 1.5 in. steerer, 55 mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12 x 100 thru axle, triple bottle/gear mounts, fender mounts

Bike Suspension

Rear Suspension

Crankset

Shimano GRX 600, 46/30

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BSA 68 mm

Shifters

Shimano GRX 600, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX 810, braze-on

Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX 810, Shadow RD+

Rear Cogs

Shimano HG700, 11-34T, 11-speed

Number of Gears

22 gear(s)

Brake Type

Hydraulic Disc Brake

Brakes

Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic disc, 160/160 mm RT64 rotors

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic disc

Rims

WTB ST i23 TCS, 700c, 28-hole, tubeless ready

Front Hub

Formula cartridge bearing, 12 x 100 mm, centerlock

Rear Hub

Formula cartridge bearing, 12 x 142 mm, centerlock

Wheel Size

700c

Tires

WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700c x 45 mm, tubeless ready

Tire Width

45 millimeters

Handlebar Shape

Drop Bar

Handlebar

Cannondale 3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 degree flare drop

Stem

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7 degree

Seat Post

Cannondale 3 SmartSense, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm

Saddle

Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails

Pedals

Not included

Headset

1-1/8 to 1-1/2 in.

Chain

Shimano HG601, 11-speed

Weight

20 lbs. 13 oz.

Bike Weight

Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes.

Gender

Unisex

Size Chart

Cannondale Bikes (208183, 208184)
XSSMLXL
Height Range4'10" - 5'5"5'3" - 5'9"5'7" - 6'1"5'10" - 6'4"6'0" - 6'8"
Reach37.137.738.339.039.7
Stack53.455.157.460.062.4
Effective Top Tube53.354.455.757.258.7
Seat Tube Center-Top41.045.850.555.359.0
Standover Height70.474.578.582.385.7
Head Tube Length10.512.315.017.720.5
Head Tube Angle (degrees)70.071.271.271.271.2
Seat Tube Angle (degrees)71.471.671.871.972.1
Bottom Bracket Height27.828.328.528.528.8
Wheelbase101.0101.3102.9104.4106.1
Chainstay42.042.042.042.042.0
Fork Offset5.55.55.55.55.5

Sizing Notes

Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.

How we measure bikes

  1. Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
  2. Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
  3. Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
  4. Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
  5. Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
  6. Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
  7. Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
  8. Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
  9. Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
  10. Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
  11. Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
  12. Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.

Reviews
11 reviews with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars

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5 out of 5 (100%) reviewers recommend this product

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5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this bike
formulatwo
2 years ago
I ride 10-15 hours per week and race bikes. The Topstone 3 L has been perfect for me. I love the design and geometry. The kingpin suspension does seem to improve the ride. When I purchased the bike the pictures showed a GRX crankset, but Cannondale shipped it with a fsa Gossamer Pro. When I brought this to REIs attention they made it right. I think cannondale has since updated the spec sheet. Maybe this isn't important to you, but It's worth checking to make sure you get it as advertised. The smartsense light system is great if you are going to spend any time on the road with this bike. Or for riding at night. There is cannondale app for controlling the lights and the battery will last longer than you will. You can also remove the smartsense system if it doesn't interest you and install a Cannondale "Straprack" for holding tubes/levers/co2s. The 1 star review on here is hilarious to me. I can't imagine hating a bike over something as simple as a spoke breaking. The wheelset on this bike is very sturdy. I would say it's somewhat heavy and over-built. Not some lightweight racing wheelset with thin gauged spokes. The only real complaint I had about the bike was the saddle that came on it. Which I swapped out for one with a center cutout. Anyway. Buy the bike. Buy it with an REI credit card so that you get 5% back.
formulatwo
23 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars
Broken Spokes
Jeff
2 years ago
the spokes broke on the back wheel within 2 months of owning the bike.
Jeff
Bay CIty, Michigan
6 people found this review helpful
Swoolf
Silver City New Mexico
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great gravel grinder

1 year ago

I've had this bike now for over a year and I still love it. I mostly ride gravel roads with it and some single track and it does quite well. Washboard you do feel but not as bad as the other gravel bike I had. I do think the kingpin suspension makes a difference and I also added a red shift stem so I've got a little movement in the front as well. My only complaint is it is a little heavy but some of that has to with the fact that the seat I put on it and the stem. I haven't weighed the wheels I suspect they're heavy I convert them to tubeless and run about 20-25 lb in them. I mostly used it by for exercising no bikepacking I would recommend it.

Age:65–74
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Inseam:34"
Height:5'8"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product

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Viper4
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great bike

2 years ago

I've had this bike for 2 months and put 300 miles and it has worked great without any issues. The rear suspension works as it should. Shifting is positive and braking will stop you quick. Ignore the 1 star reviewer. This is a great bike.

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formulatwo
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

I love this bike

2 years ago

I ride 10-15 hours per week and race bikes. The Topstone 3 L has been perfect for me. I love the design and geometry. The kingpin suspension does seem to improve the ride. When I purchased the bike the pictures showed a GRX crankset, but Cannondale shipped it with a fsa Gossamer Pro. When I brought this to REIs attention they made it right. I think cannondale has since updated the spec sheet. Maybe this isn't important to you, but It's worth checking to make sure you get it as advertised. The smartsense light system is great if you are going to spend any time on the road with this bike. Or for riding at night. There is cannondale app for controlling the lights and the battery will last longer than you will. You can also remove the smartsense system if it doesn't interest you and install a Cannondale "Straprack" for holding tubes/levers/co2s. The 1 star review on here is hilarious to me. I can't imagine hating a bike over something as simple as a spoke breaking. The wheelset on this bike is very sturdy. I would say it's somewhat heavy and over-built. Not some lightweight racing wheelset with thin gauged spokes. The only real complaint I had about the bike was the saddle that came on it. Which I swapped out for one with a center cutout. Anyway. Buy the bike. Buy it with an REI credit card so that you get 5% back.

Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product

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blondlawyerman
West Richland, WA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

great bike

1 year ago

Such an awesome bike. Ignore the haters this bike is fantastic.

Age:35–44
Inseam:36"
Height:5'11"
Experience Level:Competitive
Riding Frequency:Daily
Yes , I recommend this product

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Lsulli
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Cannondale Topstone Carbon bikes are first rate

10 months ago

In an effort to help inform the first-time Cannondale Topstone buyer, let me put in my two cents about these topstone carbon bikes. I don't own the Carbon 3 L, but i do own the 2024 Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty, the Neo Carbon Lefty 3 and the Moterro Carbon 1 (bit of overkill? Not as much as you might think) and I can testify to the high quality of Cannondale carbon bicycles. I have no doubt that the Carbon 3 L achieves this same standard. At the sale price, this bike is a no-brainer. Grab one while you have the opportunity!

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madbay
Pacific Northwest
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic, well-rounded bike

10 months ago

After a long search I bought this bike through the REI sale, upgrading from a hybrid with a primary goal of improved gearing. I was particularly drawn to the Kingpin suspension in the rear (i.e., not the carbon frame per se). The bike has been outstanding over my first 50 miles! So smooth, feels solid, super quick on pavement, and easily handles bumps and trails with great dampening. For my purposes I like SPD-SL pedals for trails/workouts and use Pedal Plates when looking to wear MTB shoes around dense urban areas. The "carbon" color is black, but in daylight you see a solid band of gray along the central parts of the frame--very slick. The SmartSense lighting system is clever and works as billed. One caution--it came with a crank and bottom bracket from FSA instead of Shimano, and I had seen this mentioned as a risk in online forums and videos (attributed to post-COVID supply chain issues, it seems). It otherwise has full Shimano GRX family components. I am 5'8" and bought the small. I would highly recommend, particularly with the pricing and longer term benefits that REI offers over other bike shops.

Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Inseam:30"
Height:5'8"
Experience Level:Beginner
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product

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Chili
So Cal
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Hills, rough trails, switchbacks and road bike

10 months ago

I’ve had this bike for 10 months and it’s working and hitting those hills and trails with a lot of fun and good speed. Fits a 40 rear cassette on the 2x set up. Great speed on road to switchbacks too.

Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product

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Jeff
Bay CIty, Michigan
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Broken Spokes

2 years ago

the spokes broke on the back wheel within 2 months of owning the bike.

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Thor SD
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
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Anonymous
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
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