Cannondale Topstone 2 Bike
Built for chasing horizons, exploring roads less traveled or accelerating your commute, this iteration of the Cannondale Topstone 2 is a capable and versatile gravel road bike.
Key Details
- SmartForm C2 alloy frame construction and full carbon fork deliver lightweight performance
- Gravel-specific Shimano GRX 400 10-speed shifting
- StraightShot internal cable routing; flat-mount disc
- Includes gear, fender and bottle mounts
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 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)
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.
Best Use | Gravel Cycling |
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Frame | SmartForm C2 alloy |
Fork | Carbon with 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 in. steerer, 55 mm OutFront offset |
Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
Crankset | FSA Omega AGX+ Alloy, 46/30T |
Bottom Bracket | FSA cartridge, BSA-threaded |
Shifters | Shimano GRX 400, 10-speed |
Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX 400, braze-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 400, Shadow RD+ |
Rear Cogs | Shimano HG500 10-speed, 11-34T |
Number of Gears | 20 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc, 160/160 mm RT54 rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc |
Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS, 28 h, tubeless ready |
Front Hub | Formula cartridge bearing, 12 x100 mm thru axle, Center Lock disc |
Rear Hub | Formula cartridge bearing, 12 x142 mm thru axle, Center Lock disc |
Wheel Size | 700c |
Tires | WTB Riddler TCS Light 700c x 37 mm tubeless ready |
Tire Width | 37 millimeters |
Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
Handlebar | Cannondale 3 butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg. flare drop |
Stem | Cannondale 3 6061 alloy, 31.8 mm, 7 deg. |
Seat Post | Cannondale 3 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. tapered |
Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed |
Weight | 22 lbs. 10.2 oz. |
Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
Gender | Unisex |
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
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Height Range | 4'10''-5'5'' | 5'3''-5'9'' | 5'7''-6'1'' | 5'10''-6'4'' | 6'0''-6'8'' |
Reach | 36.8 | 37.7 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 40.2 |
Stack | 51.8 | 54.9 | 57.9 | 61 | 64 |
Effective Top Tube | 53.3 | 54.4 | 55.7 | 57.2 | 58.7 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 41 | 45.8 | 50.5 | 55.3 | 60 |
Standover Height | 70.3 | 74.4 | 78.4 | 82.4 | 86.4 |
Head Tube Length | 8.6 | 11.5 | 14.7 | 18 | 21.2 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73.1 | 73.1 | 73.1 | 73.1 | 73.1 |
Bottom Bracket Height | 28 | 28.4 | 28.4 | 28.4 | 28 |
Wheelbase | 101.6 | 102.7 | 104.5 | 106.5 | 108.3 |
Chainstay | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 |
Fork Offset | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- 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.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- 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.
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Great bike but low end components
I am a Cannondale fan in general so when I wanted a gravel bike I naturally looked at Cannondale first. I loved the fit of the bike but the components were low end and not as responsive as I would have liked. I did a bit more research(yes I should have done this before I bought this bike) on the component levels and you get a better deal for the components on the Topstone 1. The Topstone 2 is a very affordable bike and would be great to ride to work or for getting around the city, but for hard gravel riding or racing I would go with a higher end Cannondale model.
Very competent gravel bike
I just bought a topstone 2 and have taken it out for a few rides. This is a really good bike. It feels fast and agile, it climbs pretty well, it’s good on gravel and on roads. The 37mm tires feel pretty fast, they do well on gravel, however they do slip a little on very loose technical uphill climes. The carbon fork works well and absorbs a lot. The brakes are great. The gearing is good for gravel. The bike is comfortable with well thought out geometry like every other cannonade bike I have ever been on. REI service and fitting was also really good. I could not be happier with the purchase.
Fantastic Versatile Gravel Bike
Very fast and smooth. Great components and wheels come tubeless ready. Highly recommend
Wish it were a 1 by
I liked this bike but didn't end up keeping it because it has a 2-by drivechain which requires "trim shifting". It's a hassle and there is cross chaining and redundant gears. I have a mountain bike with a single chainring that is so much simpler. So, I returned the Topstone and bought a used Marin with a single chainring. Otherwise, the Topstone is great. Comfortable. Very stable screaming down steep hills. Wide gear range to get back up them. It felt a little heavy in terms of acceleration. Once you ride a single chainring bike, it feels so cumbersome, inefficient, time consuming, and just annoying to use 2 chainrings.
Excellent bike
I love this bike. I initially bought the Topstone 4 but after a week of riding it I realized I needed to upgrade. I decided to go with the Topstone 2 and I couldn’t be happier.
Aesthetically and visually appealing
My first Cannondale - and I wanted to be more excited. Within the first week of riding, the gears started shifting on their own. I brought it in to have it looked at, and after the guy took it outside to ride - came back in and of course he didn't "notice anything." When I left to ride back home, I didn't even make it off the property and the chain was on the frame. I brought it right back in and the guy said there was this tiny pin that is by the rear derailer that came loose. He tightened it, and it worked like the dream bike I imagined. It's been about a month, and the gears are starting to shift on their own again. I just expected more from the price-point and the reputation. I'm sticking it out, but reviews like this always help me when before I make an investment. I bought silver fenders to match the drive train and I get compliments all the time.
Comfortably for long rides, except saddle.
Love geometry (similar to my Trek tour bike) and bought for gravel capability. Had same issue as Bikeman... gears didn't shift due to very minor slip. Saddle very uncomfortable for just 50 miles so put my women's Terry Butterfly on it.