Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 Lefty Axs 2026 Black

CANNONDALE TOPSTONE CARBON 1 LEFTY AXS

Designed for those seeking speed, control, and a gravel experience to match appearances. The KingPin and the updated Lefty Oliver fork work in perfect harmony, smoothing vibrations and eliminating imperfections for more speed and less fatigue. Whether a short or long ride, they provide confidence and stability, allowing you to focus on pedaling harder. The combined wireless SRAM Rival AXS and GX Eagle AXS groupset offers crisp, effortless shifting, while the Reserve 40|44 wheels maintain control on unpredictable terrain. This bike embodies gravel greatness.

Ready for Anything

Our version of the ultimate gravel bike. Go anywhere, carry everything you want, and keep moving forward.

- WHAT IT'S FOR:

Recreational or competitive gravel, bikepacking, exploring new trails, and adventures beyond pavement.

- KEY POINTS:

• Lightweight carbon frame, with Kingpin rear suspension, Proportional Response construction specific to each size, and StashPort storage in the downtube.
• Lefty Oliver – Our incredible gravel suspension fork. Precise, sensitive, and controlled, for optimal performance on all terrains.
• A powerful mix of SRAM Rival AXS 12-speed wireless and GX AXS groupsets. A single-chainring drivetrain, super versatile with a wide gear range.
• Reverse 40 | 44 GR carbon gravel wheels with DT-Swiss 370 hubs and WTB Raddler 44c tires. Light, strong, and aerodynamic.
• Carbon components enhancing comfort, like the Cannondale SAVE seatpost and Easton EA70 AX handlebars.

Smiles per Kilometer

The Kingpin is our lightest and strongest rear suspension. Very simple and maintenance-free, it provides the Topstone frame with true rear wheel travel without compromising responsiveness during the most aggressive accelerations. Kingpin delivers comfort and traction, allowing you to pedal harder knowing bumps on technical sections are absorbed. So discreet it goes unnoticed visually, but with real results and benefits.

Lefty Smoothness

Even after a decade on our trails, the Lefty Oliver fork still impresses with its unique design and gravel performance. With 40mm travel and a solid yet light chassis, it increases safety and control at high speeds. Recommended maintenance intervals every 100 hours – twice the time of most forks – allow for much longer riding.

Carry Your Gear

Our new StashPort storage system in the downtube is designed to remain hidden while fully functional. Together with the special StashBag, you can carry your essentials knowing they are well protected, whatever you do. Meanwhile, the multiple mounting points on the frame allow you to attach more accessories and experience new adventures.

Optimal Performance

Trail response, adapted to you. Thanks to the Proportional Response concept, everything on the Topstone, from the carbon layup to the geometry, is precisely adapted to each frame size. This ensures the bike’s response – including the KingPin suspension – works in harmony with your weight and size, providing the best experience on the trail.

*KingPin*

Our innovative gravel rear suspension is light, simple, and effective. A thru-axle pivot in the seat tube allows the rear triangle and seatpost to flex vertically, providing up to 30mm of travel to smooth bumps.

*Lefty Oliver*

The Lefty Oliver is our ultralight single-crown gravel suspension fork, with 40mm of travel, offering incredible steering precision and improving control and comfort even on the toughest terrain.

*StashPort + StashBag*

StashPort is our downtube storage system accessed under the bottle cage. Every bike includes a StashBag, a specially designed bag for carrying essentials.

*Tire Clearance*

Plenty of room for modern gravel tires. The frame accommodates tires up to 52 mm wide with a 1x setup, or 50 mm for a 2x setup, while the fork accommodates tires up to 56 mm wide. Measured size, of course.

*Dropper Post Compatible*

The frame accepts a 27.2 mm diameter dropper post with internal cable routing, which shouldn’t be a surprise on a bike of this capability.

*Proportional Response*

Tailored to the rider, our size-specific construction creates optimal stiffness and compliance for each frame size. So every rider benefits from the ideal ride feel and KingPin comfort.

*OutFront Steering Geometry*

Stability and agility in one. An extra-long fork offset combined with a slack head tube angle provides light and nimble steering response, yet unmatched stability at speed and on difficult terrain.

*All Tidy*

Internal cable routing throughout the frame, combined with the Conceal stem, keeps cables neatly inside with exceptional aesthetics.