2023 Cannondale Topstone vs 2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5
The 49 is the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 size closest to your S Cannondale Topstone. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone in S, the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 in 49 places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +22 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone, SSpecialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone S | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 365mm | −12 mm |
| Stack | 549 | 571mm | +22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74° | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 544 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 440mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1027 | 1035mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | not listed | |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 744 | 705mm | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 458 | 390mm | −68 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 99mm | −16 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 389mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2023 Cannondale Topstone, 2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale TopstoneSpecialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Topstone1 | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5Comp E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | not listed |
| Fork | Topstone | Specialized Future Shock 3.1 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM Eagle Apex |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 HG | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 HG | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX600 | SRAM Alloy DUB |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA 68 | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i23 | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | Specialized Pathfinder Pro |
| Rim | WTB ST i23 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400, Shimano GRX RX600 | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3 | Specialized Adventure Gear Hover |
| Stem | Cannondale 3 | Specialized Future Stem |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | Supacaz Suave |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Aliante Delta | Specialized Power Sport |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle |
| Motor | not listed | Specialized 1.2 SL |
| Battery | not listed | Specialized SL1-320 |
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