The Cannondale Topstone Al Ultegra 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 Al Ultegra comes with 11 speed Shimano Ultegra gears & hydraulic disc brakes. Ultegra is the choice of many serious cyclists, giving near pro levels of performance without the eye watering price tags. This bike is perfect for Riders who want a gravel bike with the smoothest & best performing gears & brakes. This Ultegra equipped gravel bike will get you where you need to go in comfort & with minimum fuss. 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