With its roots in one of modern gravel’s most pioneering designs, the Cannondale Slate, the Topstone is one of the most well-informed gravel bikes on the market. This is the second-generation Topstone, and since the release of its predecessor the category has exploded in popularity, splitting off into sub-genres.
Cannondale has designs that cater for each, including the SuperSix Evo SE for racing and the Topstone Lefty for more extreme adventuring. This rigid Topstone sits in the middle and is perhaps the best reflection of the gravel bike category because its design is modifiable, allowing it to make a decent fist of any riding.
There’s a range of spec
