Always Game
Our highly capable aluminum gravel bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less travelled or accelerating your commute.

Model Description
The workhorse of the Topstone CAAD range. Topstone CAAD 2 brings a premium aluminum frame, carbon fork, smart mounts, and confident handling into a build that hits the sweet spot for real-world riding. Shimano CUES 1x11 keeps shifting simple and durable, while WTB Vulpine 45 tires give it speed on gravel and control when the surface gets loose. Built for riders who want one capable aluminum gravel bike for weekday roads, weekend dirt, and every strange connector in between.

What it’s for
Weekend gravel rides, commuting, exploration, everyday adventure.

Highlights

• Premium SmartForm C1 aluminum frame, backed by our Lifetime Warranty
• Shimano CUES 1x11 drivetrain delivers reliable shifting and durability
• Full carbon fork reduces weight and adds comfort and capability
• GXD 1.0 wheels and WTB Vulpine 700x45c tires are ready for pavement and dirt alike
• Multiple frame and fork mounts make it ready for bottles, bags, racks, and adventure
• Up to 52mm measured tire clearance in the frame and 56mm in the fork

Frame
Topstone CAAD, SmartForm C1 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, 27.2 dropper compatible seat tube, 1.5" Acros-compatible headtube, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc - 160mm native, UDH, StraightShot internal cable and dynamo routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts, 18mm two-bolt kickstand mount, rack and fender compatible, suspension-ready geometry

Fork
Topstone Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, integrated cable and dynamo routing, 12x100 thru-axle, triple bottle/gear mounts, fender mounts

Headset
Acros IS52/40 ICR

Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano CUES U6000, Shadow RD+, 11-speed
Shifters
Shimano CUES U6000, 11-speed
Chain
Shimano LG500, LinkGlide, 11-speed
Crank
Shimano CUES 6030, 40T, 165mm (47cm), 170mm (51cm), 172.5mm (54-56cm), 175mm (58-61cm)
Rear Cogs
Shimano CUES LG400, 11-50, 11-speed
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BSA 68

Brakes
Brakes
Shimano CUES U6030 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT30 centerlock rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano CUES U6030 hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims
GXD 1.0, 28h, 23mm inner width
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Wheel Size
700c
Hubs
Shimano TC500, centerlock - (F) 12x100mm, (R) 12x142mm, HG driver
Tires
WTB Vulpine TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready

Components
Handlebar
Cannondale 3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 deg flare, 120mm drop: 400mm (47-51cm), 420mm (54-58cm), 440mm (61cm)
Stem
Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°: 70mm (47-51cm), 80mm (54cm), 90mm (56-58cm), 100mm (61cm)
Grips
Cannondale KnurlCork, 2.7mm
Saddle
Selle Royal SRX Open, 145mm
Seatpost
Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm

Extra
Extra 1
Tubeless valves

The Topstone CAAD fits tyres up to 52mm in the frame and 56mm in the fork (measured tyre size).