Cannondale

Topstone 1 700C Gravel Bike

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: "The Topstone 1 is a dialed do-it-all gravel bike. I love how the SmartForm C2 alloy frame and full carbon fork offer a lively yet stable ride. Shimano’s GRX 820/600 mix gives it crisp, consistent shifting under load, and the 2x12 gearing opens up everything from steep forest roads to rolling farmland. It’s got the mounts for big adventures and the handling to keep it fun when the path disappears."

We reach for the Cannondale Topstone 1 when we want a gravel bike that’s primed for big-mile adventures and daily spins alike. Cannondale’s SmartForm C2 alloy frame and Topstone carbon fork give this build a responsive yet composed ride, and it’s loaded with mounts to carry the gear we need for weekend escapes or all-day missions.

Shimano’s top mechanical gravel drivetrain—GRX 820 and 600—brings 2x12 gearing to the table with wide-range capability and impressively refined shifting. Paired with GRX hydraulic brakes and a carefully selected spec of WTB tubeless-ready rims and tires, the Topstone 1 doesn’t flinch when the road gets rowdy or the load gets heavy. We also appreciate the thoughtful cockpit choices and comfort-driven saddle—because a gravel rig should feel as good 50 miles in as it does on mile one.

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