Good review, thanks. You have Cannondale in size M, but what is your height please ? Im 177cm tall and tried this bike in shop and felt super stretched for some reason. Also how is handling with a 6cm stem? Cheers
@@garikgarik1310 I'm 170cm. The large was a tiny bit big on me but would work for you. I love the stem. I just put the stock stem back on this morning to give it another go
Thanks for the vid bro. In terms of the biking lingo and all that, im a noob. But I've been riding fixies in nyc for years. Looking to get my first REAL bike. I got heavier (6ft 250 lbs) so I need something with gears. Idk shit about racing or none of that, I just wanted a decently fast, lightweight bike for a good price that can handle nyc terrain. Some tarmac and some gravel. This seems perfect. Couple questions.. is the bike light? Can you swap the tires for more thinner, road focused tires?
Regarding your comment on MTB riders complaining about it not having high enough gearing. If that's an issue for someone's riding style or terrain, then they should go with the Topstone 4. It comes with the Microshift AdvventX with a 40T chainring and 11-48T rear. That setup should be very familiar to MTB riders, and it's well suited to steep climbing, though it does lack a bit on the fast end of the gear ratios.
I see that now! Earlier models I thought only came with a 40 tooth max. Either way you'll probably run out of traction first. If climbing on gnarly terrain is your thing you'll want more tire clearance. If I need to replace the rear derailuer I'll go with the long cage grx that allows a 42 tooth
Thanks for the review. Sorry for a newbie question: I am looking for a gravel bike that’s fast on the road for about 2k USD. Thought about topstone or canyon grail? Any recommendations from your side? Thanks
Nevermind...I see you mentioned that it maxes out at 45 at 700c. Thanks!! Thanks for this review, super helpful. Do you know the max tire width without fenders? I didn't catch it in the video.
Thanks for the helpful review! Just tried out the bike (small size) and everything was great except the reach felt very "superman"-like. I'm going to try the shorter stem too if the bike store will let me do it; but did your initial fit always feel a bit extended?
The medium felt a little too long but the 60m stem is great. After riding it for the past 9 months I may try putting the stock stem back on now that I'm getting used to the reach. The small felt crowded from the seat to the stem then stretched out from the stem to the bars. Like I was way over the head tube
@@bananasforbikes Got the bike! I'm 5'6" and ended up on an XS but put on a performance saddle and brought the seat back to get away from the leg crowdedness / put me more over the crank (had the same feeling). Had to put in more of an upright 90mm stem because I have relatively short arms - not as cool looking but very comfortable now. Only issue I have - probably from lack of experience / tyrannosaurus arms - is I still rarely use the drops. Maybe they'll eventually follow the trend of a shallower drop...
@@blahaj___ I tried the small which was very small for me. Like a womans size. The large was a tad too big but would be great if you normally ride a 56 or 58. The medium is spot on
Some places around the country have long hard pack and farm roads but near me in the PNW it's all gravel and steep mountain roads. I had a lot of fun riding these on my gravel bike until I got a mountaining and found that to be much more suitable
i have put 28mm on a topstone 2 2021 with wtb 23i wheelset and its great, just make sure you put at leat 5 bar of preasure
Excellent thoughts and review!
Thanks for your opinion! Just picked mine up today and can’t wait to get out there..
Hi Brian, I am thinking about getting a canondale topstone 1, is the same you got? How do you like it so far?
@@valecato So far I'm loving it!
Good review, thanks. You have Cannondale in size M, but what is your height please ? Im 177cm tall and tried this bike in shop and felt super stretched for some reason. Also how is handling with a 6cm stem? Cheers
@@garikgarik1310 I'm 170cm. The large was a tiny bit big on me but would work for you. I love the stem. I just put the stock stem back on this morning to give it another go
Appreciate the update- thank you!
Thanks for the vid bro. In terms of the biking lingo and all that, im a noob. But I've been riding fixies in nyc for years. Looking to get my first REAL bike. I got heavier (6ft 250 lbs) so I need something with gears. Idk shit about racing or none of that, I just wanted a decently fast, lightweight bike for a good price that can handle nyc terrain. Some tarmac and some gravel. This seems perfect.
Couple questions.. is the bike light?
Can you swap the tires for more thinner, road focused tires?
Regarding your comment on MTB riders complaining about it not having high enough gearing. If that's an issue for someone's riding style or terrain, then they should go with the Topstone 4. It comes with the Microshift AdvventX with a 40T chainring and 11-48T rear. That setup should be very familiar to MTB riders, and it's well suited to steep climbing, though it does lack a bit on the fast end of the gear ratios.
I see that now! Earlier models I thought only came with a 40 tooth max. Either way you'll probably run out of traction first. If climbing on gnarly terrain is your thing you'll want more tire clearance. If I need to replace the rear derailuer I'll go with the long cage grx that allows a 42 tooth
Thanks for the review.
Sorry for a newbie question:
I am looking for a gravel bike that’s fast on the road for about 2k USD. Thought about topstone or canyon grail? Any recommendations from your side? Thanks
Canyon is more of a roadbike frame design so probably a little better for "going fast".
Excellent review, thanks!
Nevermind...I see you mentioned that it maxes out at 45 at 700c. Thanks!!
Thanks for this review, super helpful. Do you know the max tire width without fenders? I didn't catch it in the video.
Thanks for the helpful review! Just tried out the bike (small size) and everything was great except the reach felt very "superman"-like. I'm going to try the shorter stem too if the bike store will let me do it; but did your initial fit always feel a bit extended?
The medium felt a little too long but the 60m stem is great. After riding it for the past 9 months I may try putting the stock stem back on now that I'm getting used to the reach. The small felt crowded from the seat to the stem then stretched out from the stem to the bars. Like I was way over the head tube
@@bananasforbikes Got the bike! I'm 5'6" and ended up on an XS but put on a performance saddle and brought the seat back to get away from the leg crowdedness / put me more over the crank (had the same feeling). Had to put in more of an upright 90mm stem because I have relatively short arms - not as cool looking but very comfortable now. Only issue I have - probably from lack of experience / tyrannosaurus arms - is I still rarely use the drops. Maybe they'll eventually follow the trend of a shallower drop...
Thanks for the video. What length crank arm does the size medium come with? Do you know what length the large comes with?
I dont know. It's not listed on their site
172.5
How is the reliability long term
@@michaelmajor6595 it's been great. I still have the cannondale and love it. Changed the brake pads and bar tap that's it
Why is it not for bike packing? Does the maximum tire size limit the whole weight you can put on the bike?
You could bike pack but it would have to be mostly on road and smooth gravel. Tires limited to 45c and no eyelets on the forks
great video, this is what I was looking for
Are these wheels able to be converted to tubeless?
@@palolo420 yup
Thanks for your view.
The newest model comes with fork mounts. They heard you.
Dang! I’m between Cannondale or a Fuji Jari…..choices choices!…..nice review Bro! 💯 😊
Make sure you can test ride them! The jari has fork mounts. Very similar bikes though. I love my fuji absolute
@@blahaj___ I tried the small which was very small for me. Like a womans size. The large was a tad too big but would be great if you normally ride a 56 or 58. The medium is spot on
What are those fenders please? I am unfamiliar with the brand name to spell
Bontrager ncs fenders
@@bananasforbikes thank you!
how loud is it when not pedaling?
Hi, what fenders did you fit?
Bontreger fenders
can you share the link to the fender set please?
www.planetbike.com/full-bike-fenders-26-x-60mm/
fyi the 812 RD won't work with 2x in the front
Thanks. I have since learned about chain length. People have done it but it's not recommended by shimano
Very useful 👍👍👍
Gravel bikes are total crap off road
Some places around the country have long hard pack and farm roads but near me in the PNW it's all gravel and steep mountain roads. I had a lot of fun riding these on my gravel bike until I got a mountaining and found that to be much more suitable