2021 Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon 2 Gravel bike in Black Pearl is the gravel bike to beat all gravel bikes. Cannondales Topstone range has been extremely popular largely due to Cannondales fearless approach to innovation; you dont achieve great inventions like the Kingpin & Lefty without being a bit of a mad scientist. The Neo 2 is an electric gravel bike with power assistance from Boschs latest integrated battery & motor system, the most advanced electric-assist units in the world. A mid-motor drive unit for balanced weight, giving you a natural feeling ride with excellent handling. Drive units provide incredible torque & power for effortlessly climb hills & easily change gear. The huge 500 Wh battery keeps you going faster & further. The durable, reliable Bosch Performance Line CX 250W drive unit & powerful integrated Bosch Power Tube 500 Wh battery give you the speed you need, with the juice to go the distance. The Neo Lefty 2 also features Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed cassette, Shimano GRX 810, Shadow Plus Rear Derailleur, Shimano GRX 800, 2x 11 shifters, Cannondale 3 handlebar, Shimano GRX hydraulic disc, 160mm hydraulic disc brakes & Shimano GRX brake levers. High-volume 650b wheels offer even more off-road ability & on-road comfort add in the revolutionary, super-light bump-erasing smoothness provided by Kingpin suspension youll ride harder on dirt & more smoothly on the pavement. The Dialed Endurance Fit offers a balanced riding position upright enough for comfort during long rides & maintaining control when tackling technical terrain, yet low & forward enough for speed efficiency. Internal cable routing makes it easy to add a dropper post which adds even more off-road perks that you dont see on every gravel bike. The Topstone has big tire clearance loads of gear & storage mounts. Fully mudguard ready. A removable mudguard bridge on the rear stays means its there when you need it, gone when you dont. Also included is the Cannondale connectivity app. Cannondale has worked with Garmin on the wheel sensor. Available to download on both Android & Apple stores. Once downloaded & logged in, it takes an impressive 20 seconds to pair with your bike by merely spinning the front wheel. The app has four features Ride, Garage, Resources & Warranty. Rideenables precise ride results for distance, time & Calories for the last 30 rides without having to take your phone with you or remembering to press record. The sensor also has Bluetooth & ANT transmission so pairing with your turbo trainer & recording those rides is simple. Interestingly the app will also calculate how your adventures have reduced your carbon footprint for the lifetime of your bike. Garagestores the measurements of your bike fit & service History. The Cannondale app also takes care of your bikes health, prompting you when your bike needs a service based on the miles youve covered. Resourceshave all the spec & manuals for your bike in your language. Warrantyallows you to automatically register the warranty on your bike making it the simplest its been From a dealer perspective, there is a dealer version of the app providing the bike fit & bike diagnostics. This means if they grease your saddle, you can be assured they will return it to the exact position & expect no variation. It also helps them order parts for your bike, radically streamlining the process. The dealer version does not give any of your route or personal details to the dealer. This bike is great for If you want an extraordinarily competent & highly desirable gravel bike with great Bosch components & Shimano 105/GRX groupset Features Ballis Tec Carbon Frame, Kingpin suspension system, 12x 142 Speed Release thru-axle, dropper post compatible, direct line cable routing Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, 55mm Out Front offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x 110 thru-axle Fork Cannondale Wheel Sensor connectivity WTB tubeless-ready Rims Bosch Performance Line CX 250W Drive Unit Bosch Power Tube 500 Wh battery Bosch Kiox display Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed cassette, Shimano GRX 810, Shadow Plus Rear Derailleur, Shimano GRX 800, 2x 11 shifters, Shimano GRX hydraulic disc, 160mm hydraulic disc brakes & Shimano GRX brake levers.