Cannondale did not pull any punches when it came to the design of the Topstone LAB71. They took their premier gravel bike and updated it with the new world class LAB71 engineering. LAB71 is a new program where Cannondale makes their best bikes lighter and faster. They do not hold back any engineering resources when creating these high-end machines. In the case of the Topstone, this led to one of the lightest, fastest, and most functional gravel bikes on the market. It does not sacrifice speed to give you a compliant ride and convenience for long days. The Topstone LAB71 is an elite gravel bike for all around performance.
The frame of the LAB71 version of the Topstone is made with their special Series 0 carbon fiber. This is the lightest material Cannondale has ever created, resulting in the lightest Topstone model to date. A special carbon layup allowed them to shave 160 grams off compared to previous iterations without losing any of the strength that you need for gravel success. The carbon is covered in a unique and sleek finish, fitting in with the amazing aesthetic of the LAB71 bikes. The Topstone was already a lightweight and fast gravel bike, but with its new upgrade, it is better than ever.
Cannondale integrated proper compliance into the Topstone without taking away from its speed-focused setup. The Kingpin suspension is fully integrated into the frame to give you the confidence to travel onto unknown terrain. It offers 30mm of travel at the rear wheel, smoothing out bumps and keeping vibration away from your legs. It does all of this without the hassle or weight of shocks and linkages. The Cannondale Topstone LAB71 is the kind of bike you will want to ride forever.
Sometimes you do end up riding forever so storage is necessary. The Topstone LAB71 is equipped with plenty of gear mounts so you can find your ideal configuration. There are mounts above and below the down tube, on the seatpost, on the top tube, and on both sides of the fork. All mounts are positioned to make your items accessible with no sacrifice to your performance. Gravel bikes are all about having a good time and even the performance-oriented ones should hold true to that. The Cannondale Topstone LAB71 is a dream to ride on any terrain.