How to Choose a Gravel Bike

Explore farther. Ride freer. A capable, versatile gravel road bike, the Cannondale Topstone 2 1x bike is built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less traveled, and accelerating your commute.
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| Best Use | Gravel Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Topstone, lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, tapered headtube, BSA threaded BBm flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Topstone Carbon, 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 in. steerer, 55 mm OutFront offset, flat-mount disc, internal routing, 12 x 100 mm thru axle, triple bottle/gear mounts, fender mounts |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES, 40T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA 68 |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES U6030, 11-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 GS |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano CUES LG400, 11-50T, 11-speed |
| Number of Gears | 11 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano CUES 6030 hydraulic disc, 180/160 mm RT30 rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Rims | GXD 1.0, 28h, 23 mm internal width |
| Front Hub | Shimano TC500, 12 x 100 mm Center Lock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC500, 12 x 142 mm Center Lock |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | WTB Riddler TCS Light, 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 degrees |
| Seat Post | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX Open |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 in. |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 Linkglide, 11-speed |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 61.0 | 64.0 |
| Effective Top Tube | 53.3 | 54.4 | 55.7 | 57.2 | 58.7 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 41.0 | 45.8 | 50.5 | 55.3 | 60.0 |
| Standover Height | 70.3 | 74.4 | 78.4 | 82.4 | 86.4 |
| Head Tube Length | 8.6 | 11.5 | 14.7 | 18.0 | 21.2 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70.0 | 71.0 | 71.0 | 71.0 | 71.0 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 71.8 | 71.8 | 71.8 | 71.8 | 71.8 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 28.0 | 28.4 | 28.4 | 28.4 | 28.0 |
| 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 |
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.
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I bought this bike in December of 2025 and I’m so happy I did. It rides smooth and it changes gear so nicely. Also, it’s so much lighter than my old bike. Super happy