New Cannondale Topstone: a refresh with everything we asked for – and more

The 'SmartSense' system postdates our previous Topstone reviews – and we'll admit it's not one of the updates we predicated

Image shows Cannondale Topstone with Lefty fork
(Image credit: Cannondale)

Cannondale is setting out to “redefine the limits of adventure” with its completely refreshed Topstone platform. Gravel racing, bikepacking and even a little bit of singletrack shredding along trails cut for cross-country mountain bikes are all on the cards. 

To facilitate this, Cannondale’s given the Topstone's Kingpin rear suspension a revamp and made a few tweaks to the geometry. Naturally the Lefty Oliver suspension fork is still making a presence – as is the polarising SmartSense system of integrated lights and rear facing radar. But if that’s not your bag, there are still models available without those features.

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