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Subscribed! I am saving money to get my Topstone! 8kg Gravel bike sounds like a dream. I currently ride a 13kg trekking bike with 650b wheels. Hills are another level of torture...
This and the last Topstone video are so inspiring to build a top bike on a reasonable budget. I suppose it’s a reminder that as long as the frame is great the possibilities are limitless. Great channel, keep it going and you’ll have a ton more subscribers before long👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome video- glad you put the weights on when you changed up the modes- something I always was curious of- now if I can get a different wheelset for each mode, that would be ideal!
Great short review. I put together a mongoose guidee expert on sram apex gear and hope wheels (the red hope pro 4 hubs look great on the blue frame), salsa handlebars. This is a very comfortable bike with a built-in frame bag (10.8kg). But I decided to order a cannondale topstone 2021 frameset (found at a good price) and transfer all this equipment. Soon he will come to me, I was very surprised by the weight of your bike, very good performance👍
I just upgraded my group set to the Grx 810 set, fabric saddle and Shimano m530 pedals... so far down to 9.5kg on small frame... a few more years before I get to your weight level lol. On a serious note, never again will I upgrade groupsets as I haven’t felt the upgrades were £500 worth
Hey mate, great video, loved your other builds as well. You got a subscriber. Just one question, you mentioned in the other video a 1.6kg weight for the frame. Did you actually weighted the bare frame? Reason I'm asking is that I read in a couple of forums that the medium weights 1.8kg. thank you and keep up the good work.
Hey Luccas, thanks! Yes, I did weigh the bare frame before I rebuilt it. The frame was 1600 without the hanger, bolts, thru axle, headset and seat clamp. The fork was 490 with the expander, but without the thru axle.
Great video, I'm new in gravel, I'm looking for a bike that I can pedal in the city and not destroy it (I am a MTBer 🙃) and you inspired me to get the Topstone Sora. I already follow you now on Instagram. TKS so much!
By the way, I have two sets of top wheels for sale: 1290g and 1380g. Let me know if you want me to send you the details. The original wheels weighed 2020g :)
Thanks for the video, what size frame did you get and how tall are you? I''m waiting for Topstone 1 size M delivery (my height is 177cm). I'm worried it could be to big as size M goes all the way to height of 185cm.
Yes, actually the frameset is pretty light (1600g frame, 490g fork) - which is similar to the carbon version of Cannondale Topstone with the rear suspension link! 😮
Hey man - coming to you as I know you know parts. I bent the bars on my CAADX today for the second time and need to replace them. Any recommendations for a good set of drop bars? Should go with black frame and ideally use for some CX. Love the vids. Your bikes are all sick.
Thanks mate. I am using Deda Gravel on my Topstone, but it’d be a bit too much flare for CX racing. I’d probably go with some road bars. Given that you bent aluminium bars, I assume you must be a big guy haha. So probably, I wouldn’t try carbon. Try something from the Fizik range, e.g. R3 with bull geometry.
Hi, in a previous video the bike weighed in gravel mode was 8.06 kg. (without pedals) and with mechanical brakes, what have you changed to lower the weight to 7.72 kg (without pedals)?
Tim Durham, this is Cannondale Topstone Sora that I have fully stripped, left only the frameset and re-build on Sram Force, light wheels, etc - you can find a separate video on my channel about this build.
I only tried 40mm tyres. My friend has gravelking sk 42mm and they also fit. But I wouldn’t personally go any wider than 40mm as there may be dirt clearance issues.
OK, thanks for the quick message. Your videos about the topstone sora are very informative. I'm also thinking about buying it, in size medium. I am 1.77 m. Warm greetings from Germany
Олег, привет! Я планирую использовать на своей сборке Topstone шатуны Force DUB carbon 12S. Какие нужно брать на Topstone, просто DUB или DUB Wide? И в принципе, рабочая ли сборка 11ск кассета, цепь и 12 ск звезда спереди?
@@TwistedWheels Спасибо! Прикупил шатуны Force со звездой на 40t за $160. Ещё вопрос по каретке. Есть ли что-то лучше оригинала SRAM BSA-DUB в бюджете £30-35?
Do you know the dimensions of the headset. I have a Cannondale topstone and want to slam the stem but can't seem to figure out what dimensions I should go for when buying a new dust cap. Thanks 🤞
Да, круто конечно, собрать на базе Соры такой хороший гравийник) Жаль, что в этом году у кдэйла такие ужасные цвета на топстоун 0,1,2. Нормальный цвет рамы только на Топстоун 3 и на 105. А топстоун 3 - это та же сора. И что делать, как быть) Где взять достойный групсет на замену.. В том году брал топстоун на соре и после выезда из магаза обнаружил стертое перо. Звезды настолько жидкие, что протирают перо до металла =( Теперь смотрю на superior x-road elite, больше не вижу нормальный симпатичных великов.
Let me doubt the weights dude! I've got the same bike, aluminum, 2020, Grey color, and it is exactly 10kgs (obviously without mudguourds). Ahh, and I also have 28mm wide tires so... What are you telling about 7,70kgs??!!
If your bike is 10kg - it means it is not the same :) Checkout my other video on the channel where I am talking about the upgrades I made on this bike.
I really love the 2019 Topstone. I really want this bike but the newer version has a timid logo on it...not digging it! I have a Redshift stem too on my commuter bike with a Suntour suspension seatpost. I wish I was wealthy like you so I could afford the Redshift seatpost...Haha! Have you seen Redshift's latest products? I want the bar grips and their new handlebar!
@@TwistedWheels у меня тоже топстоун 54 размер рамы, 46мм крылья передние усики короткие, у тебя на видео вроде как всё ок 🙄😒 пс. ты выгибал сами крылья чтоб подошли по размерам?
Лёгкие, оптимальная ширина и хороший накат. В 95% случаев их будет достаточно для того гревела, который я катаю. В оставшихся 5% я поеду на моём МТБ :)
@@TwistedWheels thanks for answering. i got the topstone 1. dont understand why my topstone is waaay heavier. it almost got 11kg. are your wheels carbon wheels or how to hell did u cut that tons of weight off the bike?
@@tobiass6092 that’s because I’ve changed everything on this bike, except for the frameset. There is another video on my channel about it. Check it out
@@TwistedWheels Are the 650B wheels ok with that frame? What size tyres are you able to fit in with that wheel? Do you have a video where you demonstrate the 650B's? Thanks!
@@jessmcintosh2554 I don’t have the video, but you can see the photos on my Instagram ‘Twisted_Wheels’: instagram.com/p/COA7TmuBfgl/? In the photo I have Rene Herse 48mm slicks, which measure 50mm on my rims with 24mm internal width. The space between the tyre and the frame is just 3-4mm. So I’d say 650B tyres that measure 45mm would be ideal.
@@TheGravelBoys frameset is the same on all models, so you can achieve the same result if you can find suitable parts and have appropriate bike mechanic skills.
The weights ARE ABSOLUTELY FALSE!!! I claim I have the same alloy bike and it is 10.0 kg from the shop. It is impossible that you get those weights adding it mudguards, heavier stems or seat post even saving in the wheels or crankset
Haha you are not the first one who is saying that. If your bike is 10kg - it is not the same bike! I’ve upgraded every single component on this bike, except from the frameset. SO BEFORE TYPING LOUD COMMENTS IN CAPITAL LETTERS, watch another video on my youtube channel where I am talking about the upgrades that I made. Peace ✌🏼
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I can’t believe this channel only has 1.5k subs. Great content.
Thanks, David, I can’t believe either 😭
Subscribed! I am saving money to get my Topstone! 8kg Gravel bike sounds like a dream. I currently ride a 13kg trekking bike with 650b wheels. Hills are another level of torture...
Topstone is a great bike to upgrade it in the future! In 2020 they’ve made it 1x so it should be even better
This and the last Topstone video are so inspiring to build a top bike on a reasonable budget. I suppose it’s a reminder that as long as the frame is great the possibilities are limitless. Great channel, keep it going and you’ll have a ton more subscribers before long👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
dannyboyblue1111 thanks mate, appreciate your feedback and glad that you liked the videos 👊🏼
I really love this bike!!! You built it up so nicely for all modes
Thanks! :)
Awesome stuff! Im really digging that stem and seat post!
You can buy it directly on Redshiftsports.com and use code TWISTEDWHEELS for 15% off 🤘🏼
Love the modifications! I have the redshift seat post on my Cannondale Slate and it works very well!
Awesome video- glad you put the weights on when you changed up the modes- something I always was curious of- now if I can get a different wheelset for each mode, that would be ideal!
eveanddell glad that you liked the video!
Which wheel set did you get? I’m trying to find some!
@@selina6395 Still looking. I have yet to pull the trigger for 'road mode' wheels.
Great short review. I put together a mongoose guidee expert on sram apex gear and hope wheels (the red hope pro 4 hubs look great on the blue frame), salsa handlebars. This is a very comfortable bike with a built-in frame bag (10.8kg). But I decided to order a cannondale topstone 2021 frameset (found at a good price) and transfer all this equipment. Soon he will come to me, I was very surprised by the weight of your bike, very good performance👍
Exactly the video I've been looking for!!
Glad that you found it :)
I just upgraded my group set to the Grx 810 set, fabric saddle and Shimano m530 pedals... so far down to 9.5kg on small frame... a few more years before I get to your weight level lol. On a serious note, never again will I upgrade groupsets as I haven’t felt the upgrades were £500 worth
Upgrades are not cheap - agree. But 9.5 kg is a very respectable weight for a gravel bike 👍🏼
Twisted Wheels still love what you done to the bike... has given me inspiration
Great video
Thanks Mert
Hey mate, great video, loved your other builds as well. You got a subscriber. Just one question, you mentioned in the other video a 1.6kg weight for the frame. Did you actually weighted the bare frame? Reason I'm asking is that I read in a couple of forums that the medium weights 1.8kg. thank you and keep up the good work.
Hey Luccas, thanks! Yes, I did weigh the bare frame before I rebuilt it.
The frame was 1600 without the hanger, bolts, thru axle, headset and seat clamp.
The fork was 490 with the expander, but without the thru axle.
topstone always on the Top 🎉
great content mate , keep it up
Thanks, Albertus
Great video, I'm new in gravel, I'm looking for a bike that I can pedal in the city and not destroy it (I am a MTBer 🙃) and you inspired me to get the Topstone Sora. I already follow you now on Instagram. TKS so much!
Thanks mate, glad that I helped you to make this choice 👍🏼
If I ask you a list of upgrades I can do? What's your first advice?
rogocara, light wheels as you can save 500-900g depending on the wheels and they will offer a better road feel and better rolling resistance
Thank you so much! 👊
By the way, I have two sets of top wheels for sale: 1290g and 1380g. Let me know if you want me to send you the details. The original wheels weighed 2020g :)
Thanks for the video, what size frame did you get and how tall are you? I''m waiting for Topstone 1 size M delivery (my height is 177cm). I'm worried it could be to big as size M goes all the way to height of 185cm.
I’m 182 and using size M with 90mm stem.
It may be fine for you too, just put a shorter stem.
Very Good
Sweet setup!
Excelente video, buenas modificaciones, bien explicado, enhorabuena !!!!
wow, did not realise the aluminium version could be that light
Yes, actually the frameset is pretty light (1600g frame, 490g fork) - which is similar to the carbon version of Cannondale Topstone with the rear suspension link! 😮
@@TwistedWheels which one is it? the 4? maybe u can share a link?
Laís Schulz, This Cannondale Topstone Sora which I have fully re-built on better components. There is a separate video on my channel about that
Nice video, thank you! Do you think that, with the right tires, it would be a good bike for climbing on paved road? I mean, in terms of geometry.
Why not. But geometry thing is very individual, so I suggest you check the geometry chart before you buy
Hey man - coming to you as I know you know parts. I bent the bars on my CAADX today for the second time and need to replace them. Any recommendations for a good set of drop bars? Should go with black frame and ideally use for some CX.
Love the vids. Your bikes are all sick.
Thanks mate. I am using Deda Gravel on my Topstone, but it’d be a bit too much flare for CX racing. I’d probably go with some road bars. Given that you bent aluminium bars, I assume you must be a big guy haha. So probably, I wouldn’t try carbon. Try something from the Fizik range, e.g. R3 with bull geometry.
hk if you decide to try carbon eventually, that actually might be stronger than Alu, then I’d recommend Fizik R1 like on my Specialized Crux
@@TwistedWheels thanks mate. Not so much big as unlucky. Appreciate the advice.
Great video! It would be nice to have some links to the parts (for example suspension seat and stem).
Hey Maks, here you go:
redshiftsports.com/products/shockstop-system
They are having great discounts right now.
@@TwistedWheels awesome, thanks man!
Hi mate, very nice video. I ve got a Topstone one with GRX 2*11 and it weight 10,6 kg in xs. Whitch Wheels do you use?
Hi Thomas, there is a separate video on my channel about bike upgrade. I’m using Tune hubs on Stans Crest rims.
Great info and channel.
Great Video! would you mind sharing your height and frame size?
I’m 182cm, size M
Hi, in a previous video the bike weighed in gravel mode was 8.06 kg. (without pedals) and with mechanical brakes, what have you changed to lower the weight to 7.72 kg (without pedals)?
Hi there great video! Could you tell me which Topstone your bike is please? Is it Topstone 1, 2 or 3?
It was custom built from zero, so none of them :) There is a separate video about it on my channel
Can you tell me what rims did you use to make the wheels even lighter?
Thanks for the video! Can you tell me exactly which model this is? I am looking at the Canondale Topstone 1 Alloy. Is this similar to your model?
Tim Durham, this is Cannondale Topstone Sora that I have fully stripped, left only the frameset and re-build on Sram Force, light wheels, etc - you can find a separate video on my channel about this build.
@@TwistedWheels Thank you for the clarification!! Great video
very inspiring like it
Thanks Erix
What's the widdest tyres you can fit on the bike? I know the official is 42mm, but I've heard reports that you can go wider.
Think you can go wider, but I’ve never tried
what about touring/backpacking mode?
nice mudguards!
Mode 5 bikepacking
_________ will cover this mode in one of the next videos :)
Twisted Wheels awesome 💪🏼
What is the maximum tire width that the cannondale can drive
I only tried 40mm tyres. My friend has gravelking sk 42mm and they also fit. But I wouldn’t personally go any wider than 40mm as there may be dirt clearance issues.
OK, thanks for the quick message.
Your videos about the topstone sora are very informative. I'm also thinking about buying it, in size medium. I am 1.77 m.
Warm greetings from Germany
Олег, привет! Я планирую использовать на своей сборке Topstone шатуны Force DUB carbon 12S. Какие нужно брать на Topstone, просто DUB или DUB Wide? И в принципе, рабочая ли сборка 11ск кассета, цепь и 12 ск звезда спереди?
Рабочая. Бери стандартные, не wide
@@TwistedWheels Спасибо! Прикупил шатуны Force со звездой на 40t за $160. Ещё вопрос по каретке. Есть ли что-то лучше оригинала SRAM BSA-DUB в бюджете £30-35?
Which one of the SKS edge mud guards are you using in the commuter setup, edge al 46 or al 56?
Hi, I believe it is 46mm
Do you know the dimensions of the headset. I have a Cannondale topstone and want to slam the stem but can't seem to figure out what dimensions I should go for when buying a new dust cap. Thanks 🤞
Mx4life522, sorry, I don’t :(
Да, круто конечно, собрать на базе Соры такой хороший гравийник) Жаль, что в этом году у кдэйла такие ужасные цвета на топстоун 0,1,2. Нормальный цвет рамы только на Топстоун 3 и на 105. А топстоун 3 - это та же сора. И что делать, как быть) Где взять достойный групсет на замену.. В том году брал топстоун на соре и после выезда из магаза обнаружил стертое перо. Звезды настолько жидкие, что протирают перо до металла =( Теперь смотрю на superior x-road elite, больше не вижу нормальный симпатичных великов.
Great builds! Nice mudguards as well. What brand are they?
Thanks, mate. They are SKS Edge
@@TwistedWheels The SKS Edge come in 2 sizes - 46mm and 56mm. Which ones do you have on your bike?
@@00marks 46
@@TwistedWheels Thanks very much!
Let me doubt the weights dude! I've got the same bike, aluminum, 2020, Grey color, and it is exactly 10kgs (obviously without mudguourds). Ahh, and I also have 28mm wide tires so... What are you telling about 7,70kgs??!!
If your bike is 10kg - it means it is not the same :)
Checkout my other video on the channel where I am talking about the upgrades I made on this bike.
did you buy the extra long fender stay from SKS for the front fender?
Just the standard ones that came with tge fenders
Where’s bike packing mode?
I’ve filmed it, but just need to find time to edit..
I really love the 2019 Topstone. I really want this bike but the newer version has a timid logo on it...not digging it! I have a Redshift stem too on my commuter bike with a Suntour suspension seatpost. I wish I was wealthy like you so I could afford the Redshift seatpost...Haha! Have you seen Redshift's latest products? I want the bar grips and their new handlebar!
Samnang T, use code TWISTEDWHEELS on Redshift Sports website to get a 15% off! Hope it helps ;)
What wheels and tire thickness do you have in the road bike setup?
gearfried120 it is 35mm gravelking
Подскажи пжлст, это 54й размер рамы? А крылья SKS Edge AL 46мм или 56мм?
Привет. Рама размера М (ETT 56cm) и крылья 46мм
@@TwistedWheels спс, а почему не sks bluemels? 🤔
@@vadlme внешне не нравятся
@@TwistedWheels у меня тоже топстоун 54 размер рамы, 46мм крылья передние усики короткие, у тебя на видео вроде как всё ок 🙄😒
пс. ты выгибал сами крылья чтоб подошли по размерам?
How was the mode 2(road setup)? Does it accelerate well?
It accelerates as my legs allow it 😆
Hi, what mudguards are you showing here ?
Sks edge
Почему такой выбор покрышок? Ибо второе место в рейтинге rolling resistance? 😏
Лёгкие, оптимальная ширина и хороший накат. В 95% случаев их будет достаточно для того гревела, который я катаю. В оставшихся 5% я поеду на моём МТБ :)
@@TwistedWheels ты безкамерно их используешь? Много народа пишет что они травят герметик.. 😒
Да, использую бескамерно, пока полёт нормальный. Но давление реально вроде немного подтравливает.
ho which topstone is this? carbon or aluminum and which seties?
I’ve custom-built the bike on the aluminium frameset. There is a separate video on my channel about that
Hi! What is the frame weight as well as frameset (with fork and etc?) ?
1600g and 470g
@@TwistedWheels thanks! Do you remember what is bb shell width in this frame? I was planning to switch to HT2 / GRX.
BSA 68mm from what I remember
@@TwistedWheels Thanks very much!
are the rough gravel wheels 700cc or 27.5?
They were 700c at the time of the video, but I’ve now bought 650B
@@TwistedWheels thanks for answering. i got the topstone 1. dont understand why my topstone is waaay heavier. it almost got 11kg. are your wheels carbon wheels or how to hell did u cut that tons of weight off the bike?
@@tobiass6092 that’s because I’ve changed everything on this bike, except for the frameset. There is another video on my channel about it. Check it out
@@TwistedWheels Are the 650B wheels ok with that frame? What size tyres are you able to fit in with that wheel? Do you have a video where you demonstrate the 650B's? Thanks!
@@jessmcintosh2554 I don’t have the video, but you can see the photos on my Instagram ‘Twisted_Wheels’:
instagram.com/p/COA7TmuBfgl/?
In the photo I have Rene Herse 48mm slicks, which measure 50mm on my rims with 24mm internal width. The space between the tyre and the frame is just 3-4mm. So I’d say 650B tyres that measure 45mm would be ideal.
hi! what mudguards do u use?
SKS Edge :) ha ha
Спасибо за видео! Можно ссылочки на вынос и на подседел плиз? :)
Рад стараться :) redshiftsports.com
@@TwistedWheels Кстати как тебе вынос по итогу? понравился? Советуешь? :) Рекомендуешь? :D
Is this bike a good start for someone wanting to get into gravel bikes? I'm currently debating on getting this bike or a canyon grail 7.
Both options will be good. I believe Canyon will come with better components.
gRaVeL bIKE
You forgot to swap out the drop bars for bars designed for human use.
which topstone is this?
Custom built one :) there is a video about me rebuilding this bike on my channel.
@@TwistedWheels spasibo. I called 343 bike shops this month and only one in stock is topstone 4. 3 hours away. Can I customize it with your videos?
@@TheGravelBoys frameset is the same on all models, so you can achieve the same result if you can find suitable parts and have appropriate bike mechanic skills.
не может он 8 кг весить...
Gavri1a 😃 в некоторых вариациях он 7.5 кг весит
The weights ARE ABSOLUTELY FALSE!!! I claim I have the same alloy bike and it is 10.0 kg from the shop. It is impossible that you get those weights adding it mudguards, heavier stems or seat post even saving in the wheels or crankset
Haha you are not the first one who is saying that. If your bike is 10kg - it is not the same bike! I’ve upgraded every single component on this bike, except from the frameset. SO BEFORE TYPING LOUD COMMENTS IN CAPITAL LETTERS, watch another video on my youtube channel where I am talking about the upgrades that I made. Peace ✌🏼