Cannondale: Topstone Carbon Apex AXS - SALE

The Topstone Carbon Apex AXS stands as an unparalleled choice for tackling a variety of terrains, from rugged dirt roads to challenging singletrack trails. With its Kingpin suspension system providing exceptional grip and comfort, no terrain is beyond reach. Designed for gravel riding, back road exploration, bikepacking, and off-road adventures, this bike excels on gravel and dirt roads, rough pavement, and trails. It features a lightweight Topstone Carbon frameset that includes SmartSense compatibility and integrates seamlessly with the Cannondale App. Equipped with SRAM Apex AXS XPLR 12-speed wireless electronic shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, DT Swiss G540 rims, and WTB Riddler TCS Light 700x45c tubeless-ready tires, this bike is built to handle diverse and demanding conditions with ease.

Nothing is impassable

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.

Where it thrives

Gravel and Dirt Roads, Rough Pavement, Trails

What it's built for

Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing and off-road adventures

Highlights

• 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, 700x45c, tubeless ready tires

Kingpin Suspension

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.

Rail through the rough and come out smiling. Led by our OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers up handling that's serenely stable in the chop, and light & nimble everywhere else.

Specs

DETAILS

• Platform

Topstone Carbon

• Model Name

Topstone Carbon Apex AXS

• Model Code

C15703U

FRAMESET

• Frame

Topstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, SmartSense compatible, Proportional Response construction, 12x142mm 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, 12x100 thru-axle, triple bottle/gear mounts, fender mounts

• Headset

Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1.5"

DRIVETRAIN

• Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex AXS XPLR wireless

• Shifters

SRAM Apex AXS wireless, hydraulic disc, 12-speed

• Chain

SRAM Apex, 12-speed

• Crank

SRAM Apex 1 Wide, 40T

• Rear Cogs

SRAM PG-1231 XPLR, 11-44, 12-speed

• Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA

BRAKES

• Brakes

SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, 160/160mm Centerline rotors

• Brake Levers

SRAM Apex AXS hydraulic disc

WHEELS

• Rims

DT Swiss G540, 28h, 24mm inner width

• Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

• Tire Size

45

• Wheel Size

700

• Hubs

(F) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm centerlock

• Tires

WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready

COMPONENTS

• Handlebar

Cannondale 3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 deg flare drop

• Stem

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

• Grips

Fizik Solocush Soft, 3mm

• Saddle

Fizik New Aliante R5, S-alloy rails

• Seatpost

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm

CONNECTIVITY

• Wheel Sensor

Cannondale Wheel Sensor

EXTRA

• Extra 1

StrapRack Tool Carrier, SRAM AXS charger

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Ingestion Hazard

WARNING - INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery. DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested. A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours. KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.