Cannondale Topstone Carbon Apex AXS 2023 Black Gravel Bike

Available with Cannondale in the sizes shown above. Expect delivery within 8-9 working days of placing an order.

The best gravel bike for anything from dirt roads to singletrack trails. With the grip and comfort of the Kingpin suspension, nothing is off-limits.

Delivering a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links, Kingpin is our answer for the most demanding gravel riders. Whether you need more comfort to go long, more traction to push beyond or more give to take on the tech – Kingpin is the maintenance-free, lightweight answer to your prayers.

With plentiful gear and waterbottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone Carbon is ready to load up and go long.

Lightweight Topstone Carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension, SmartSense compatible / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity

Lightweight Topstone Carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension, SmartSense compatible / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity

SRAM Apex AXS XPLR 12-speed wireless electronic shifting & hydraulic disc brakes

DT Swiss G540 rims / WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700×45c, tubeless ready tires

Specification

Frame	Topstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, SmartSense compatible, Proportional Response construction, 12×142mm thru-axle, 27.2 dropper post compatible, BSA 68mm threaded BB, DirectLine internal cable routing, removable fender bridge, multiple gear/bottle mounts
Fork	Topstone Carbon, 1-1/8” to 1.5” steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12×100 thru-axle, triple bottle/gear mounts, fender mounts
Rims	DT Swiss G540, 28h, 24mm IW
Hubs	(F) Formula cartridge bearing, 12×100mm centerlock / ® Formula cartridge bearing, 12×142mm centerlock
Spokes	Stainless Steel, 14g
Tyres	WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 × 45c, tubeless ready
Pedals	Not included
Crank	Sram Apex 1 Wide, 40T
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB BSA
Chain	Sram Apex, 12-speed
Cassette	Sram PG-1231 XPLR, 11-44, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur	Sram Apex AXS XPLR wireless
Shifters	Sram Apex AXS wireless, hydraulic disc, 12-speed
Handlebar	Cannondale 3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 deg flare drop
Grips	Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm
Stem	Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Headset	Integrated, 1-1/8” – 1-1/2”
Brakes	SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, 160/160mm Centerline rotors
Saddle	Fizik New Aliante R5, S-alloy rails
Seatpost	Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 × 350mm
Connectivity	Cannondale Wheel Sensor
Extras	StrapRack Tool Carrier

Specifications are subject to change without notice

Size Guide

Frame Size	Minimum Height	Maximum Height
XS	147cm (4’10”)	165cm (5’5”)
SM	160cm (5’3”)	175cm (5’9”)
MD	170cm (5’7”)	185cm (6’1”)
LG	177cm (5’10”)	193cm (6’4”)
XL	182cm (6’0”)	203cm (6’8”)

We have developed our size guide from our selling experience and it may differ from the manufacturers guide. Please note, this is only a guide and if you have any concerns over sizing please get in contact

Geometry

Frame Size	XS	SM	MD	LG	XL
A – Seat Tube Length	41.0cm	45.8cm	50.5cm	55.3cm	59.0cm
B – Top Tube Horizontal	53.3cm	54.4cm	55.7cm	57.2cm	58.7cm
C – Top Tube Actual	50.3cm	51.6cm	53.2cm	55.0cm	56.7cm
D – Head Tube Angle	70.0°	71.2°	71.2°	71.2°	71.2°
E – Seat Tube Angle Effective	73.1°	73.1°	73.1°	73.1°	73.1°
E – Seat Tube Angle	71.4°	71.6°	71.8°	71.9°	72.1°
F – Standover	70.4cm	74.5cm	78.5cm	82.3cm	85.7cm
G – Head Tube Length	10.5cm	12.3cm	15.0cm	17.7cm	20.5cm
H – Wheelbase	101.0cm	101.3cm	102.9cm	104.4cm	106.1cm
I – Front Center	60.1cm	60.3cm	61.7cm	63.3cm	64.9cm
J – Chain Stay Length	42.0cm	42.0cm	42.0cm	42.0cm	42.0cm
K – Bottom Bracket Drop	7.4cm	6.9cm	6.7cm	6.7cm	6.4cm
L – Bottom Bracket Height	27.8cm	28.3cm	28.5cm	28.5cm	28.8cm
M – Fork Rake	5.5cm	5.5cm	5.5cm	5.5cm	5.5cm
N – Trail	6.9cm	6.2cm	6.2cm	6.2cm	6.2cm
0 – Stack	53.4cm	55.1cm	57.4cm	60.0cm	62.4cm
P – Reach	37.1cm	37.7cm	38.3cm	39.0cm	39.7cm

Want to compare the size of your current bike to this one? Read our Reach and Stack guide here.