The Cannondale Topstone Al Tiagra 2020 Gravel Bike is named after a favourite dirt road loop near the Cannondale headquarters in Connecticut. Topstone is pure gravel goodness with high-volume tyres, confident rider position & sporty handling, it is ready to smash out big miles on the backroads, explore routes less travelled, or smooth out the chop on your morning commute. The Topstone has a similar ride position to Cannondale’s Synapse endurance road bikes. It is designed to give confident handling & be comfortable for long hours in the saddle while still feeling sporty & responsive. The Out Front geometry is borrowed from Cannondale’s mountain bikes to give great stability at speed on loose surfaces, & agility when the going gets really touch. With room for 42mm tyres the Topstone can handle the roughest roads & tracks while the mounts for three water bottles, plus mounts for top tube storage & room for big frame bags set you up for big remote trips. The Topstone Tiagra comes with tubeless ready wheels plus 10 speed gearing & hydraulic disc brakes from the reliable Shimano Tiagra range. This is a bike that gives you everything you want for off-road adventures at an affordable price point. This bike is perfect for Riders who want to start exploring rougher gravel roads & tracks. The extra stopping power of hydraulic brakes & the tubeless ready tyres make terrain accessible for mixed-surface or multi-day adventures. Key Features Big tyre clearance – up to 42mm Confident riding position that still feels sporty Full carbon forks for a light, comfortable & precise-steering front end. Mounts for three water bottles, plus mounts for top tube storage