Cannondale Topstone 1 Gravel Bike Review (Likes/Dislikes)

Here is my 1 month review of the Cannondale Topstone 1 (2021 Model).
Likes:
Responsive, good looking, handling, grip, tire clearance, groupset and wheelset, various price points from Cannondale
Dislikes:
Not for bikepacking
Limited to 45c tires (no 2 inchers on this bike)
Seat is uncomfortable
No fork mounts
Internal routing of brake cables (if switching out brakes)

[@totalcollapse8401]

i have put 28mm on a topstone 2 2021 with wtb 23i wheelset and its great, just make sure you put at leat 5 bar of preasure

[@paden501]

Regarding your comment on MTB riders complaining about it not having high enough gearing. If that's an issue for someone's riding style or terrain, then they should go with the Topstone 4. It comes with the Microshift AdvventX with a 40T chainring and 11-48T rear. That setup should be very familiar to MTB riders, and it's well suited to steep climbing, though it does lack a bit on the fast end of the gear ratios.

[@bjsullivan1]

Thanks for your opinion! Just picked mine up today and can’t wait to get out there..

[@andrewnelson3143]

Appreciate the update- thank you!

[@terencequinn2682]

Excellent thoughts and review!

[@garikgarik1310]

Good review, thanks. You have Cannondale in size M, but what is your height please ? Im 177cm tall and tried this bike in shop and felt super stretched for some reason. Also how is handling with a 6cm stem? Cheers

[@JD-mf9cv]

Thanks for your view.

[@MrSchattka]

Excellent review, thanks!

[@scotchvelo]

Nevermind...I see you mentioned that it maxes out at 45 at 700c. Thanks!!

[@devinbyrnes8058]

The newest model comes with fork mounts. They heard you.

[@linouzz1732]

great video, this is what I was looking for

[@danieliturrino7381]

Thanks for the vid bro. In terms of the biking lingo and all that, im a noob. But I've been riding fixies in nyc for years. Looking to get my first REAL bike. I got heavier (6ft 250 lbs) so I need something with gears. Idk shit about racing or none of that, I just wanted a decently fast, lightweight bike for a good price that can handle nyc terrain. Some tarmac and some gravel. This seems perfect.

[@lukasschneider7964]

Thanks for the review.

[@815donalduck]

Dang! I’m between Cannondale or a Fuji Jari…..choices choices!…..nice review Bro! 💯 😊

[@benhyman7169]

Thanks for the helpful review! Just tried out the bike (small size) and everything was great except the reach felt very "superman"-like. I'm going to try the shorter stem too if the bike store will let me do it; but did your initial fit always feel a bit extended?

[@JoshRabinowitzIRL]

fyi the 812 RD won't work with 2x in the front

[@handsonbrompton7875]

Very useful 👍👍👍

[@christiantaylor7150]

Thanks for the video. What length crank arm does the size medium come with? Do you know what length the large comes with?

[@toddgrant6133]

Why is it not for bike packing? Does the maximum tire size limit the whole weight you can put on the bike?

[@nickjones7737]

What are those fenders please? I am unfamiliar with the brand name to spell