2020 Cannondale Topstone Sora Mens Gravel Bike in Green

A capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less travelled or accelerating your commute.

Bikes have come a long way in the last couple of years, and nowhere more so than with the emergence of gravel bikes. These versatile rigs are perfectly at home pounding out big mileage on the road, but they're not one trick ponies. They're happy to head onto gravel and fire roads, gentle (and not so gentle) singletrack trails, and be loaded up with everything you need for a prolonged tour, or just head out for an evening blast round you favourite local loop. They really can do it all, and the Topstone is a perfect example of this versatility.

A lightweight aluminium frame uses Cannondale's SmartForm tubing to save weight and engineer comfort, increasingly important on long and off road rides. Wide tyre clearance allows 700 x 37c tyres to come as standard, which really blur the lines between on and off road with their fast rolling tread yet high volume providing plenty of comfort. Disc brakes, internal cable routing and multiple mounting points for luggage and you've got a seriously capable bike on your hands.

Bolted to this chassis are a selection of durable and well thought out parts that really complete the adventure package. A wide ranging Shimano 9 speed drivetrain is mated to a 46/30 chainset which offers a nice easy gear for tough off road riding yet won't be out of place when you get some steam up on tarmac. Cable operated disc brakes are ultra reliable, especially if you head off the beaten track where there isn't a bike shop around the next corner, and still provide good braking in all conditions. Handbuilt Cannondale wheels with WTB Riddler tyres allow you to travel on virtually any terrain efficiently, and in comfort.

For bikepacking, for exploratory riding, for commuting, for adventures near and far, the Topstone is a fantastic value gravel bike ready to take you anywhere.

Key Features:

• Light and robust aluminium frame with large tyre clearance and clean lines
• Carbon fibre fork with OutFront offset for stable handling even when fully loaded
• Shimano Sora 2x9 speed groupset with FSA 46/30 chainset gives a wide and low gear range in a reliable package
• ProMax cable disc brakes are reliable and powerful in all weathers
• Cannondale wheelset with WTB tyres are a solid choice for all terrain riding
• Probably their best value and most versatile bike. Any with aspirations to seek out new horizons should take note.

Key Benefits:

• Confident Control - A balanced riding position: upright enough for comfort over the long haul and control on technical terrain, yet still low and forward enough for speedy efficiency.
• Smooth and Able - Built with plenty of room for tyres up to 42mm wide, for comfort, grip and adventurous capability.
• Ready for Adventure - With mounts for three waterbottles, plus mounts for top tube storage, Topstone is ready to go long. Multiple bottle cage positions on the downtube mount let you configure for big frame bags.