How to Choose an Electric Bike

A gravel bike like no other, the Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon 2 e-bike is exceedingly capable off-road and comfortable on-road, with pedal assist up to 20 mph and a range of up to 109 mi.
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Best Use | Gravel Cycling Road Cycling |
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E-Bike Classification | Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph |
Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX 250W |
Motor Type | Mid-Drive |
Motor Torque (Nm) | 85 Newton meters |
Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Battery Capacity (Wh) | 500 watt hours |
Battery Removable | Yes |
Charge Time (hrs) | 4.5 hours |
Pedal Assist Range | 109 miles |
Frame | BallisTec Carbon Frame, removable downtube battery, Kingpin suspension system, 12 x 148 thru axle, dropper post compatible |
Bike Suspension | Rear Suspension |
Fork | BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 in. steerer, 55 mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12 x 110 mm thru axle |
Crankset | FSA Bosch E-Bike, 48/32T |
Shifters | Shimano GRX 800, 2 x11 |
Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX 800, braze-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 810, Shadow RD+ |
Rear Cogs | Shimano 105, 11-34T, 11-speed |
Number of Gears | 22 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Shimano GRX hydraulic disc, 160/160 mm RT64 rotors |
Rims | WTB KOM Light i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
Front Hub | Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x110 mm thru-axle |
Rear Hub | Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x148 mm thru-axle |
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, 6061 alloy, 31.8 mm, 7 deg. |
Seat Post | Promax SP-9032, Carbon, 27.2 mm |
Saddle | Fizik New Aliante R3, 150 mm width, K:ium rails |
Pedals | Not included |
Headset | Integrated, 1-1/2 lower to 1-1/8 in. upper, 25 mm alloy top cap |
Chain | Shimano HG701, 11-speed |
Weight | 36 lbs. 14.4 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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Height Range | 5'4" - 5'9" | 5'7" - 6'1" | 5'11" - 6'4" | 6'3" - 6'8" |
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 | 74.3 | 77.3 | 82.4 | 86.8 |
Head Tube Length | 12.7 | 15.8 | 19.5 | 22.9 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
Bottom Bracket Height | 28.9 | 29.2 | 29.2 | 29.4 |
Wheelbase | 101.8 | 103.8 | 105.7 | 107.6 |
Chainstay | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
Fork Offset | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.