2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon vs 2021 Cannondale SuperX
The 56 is the Cannondale SuperX size closest to your M Cannondale Topstone Carbon. 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 Cannondale SuperX
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone Carbon in M, the Cannondale SuperX in 56 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone Carbon, MCannondale SuperX, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Carbon M | Cannondale SuperX 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 579 | 575 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.2 | 71 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 73.5 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 561 | 555 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 422 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1030 | 1034 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 61 | 69 | +8 mm |
| BB height | 280 | 281 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 803 | 822 | +19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 505 | 546 | +41 mm |
| Head tube length | 165 | 153 | −12 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Cannondale Topstone Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon, 2021 Cannondale SuperX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone CarbonCannondale SuperX
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 Topstone Carbon2 | Cannondale SuperX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale BallisTec | Cannondale BallisTec |
| Fork | BallisTec | BallisTec |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX800 | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | HollowGram | HollowGram |
| Pedals | Not | Not |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | WTB Nano TCS |
| Rim | HollowGram 22 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX800 | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | Cannondale Tape |
| Seatpost | HollowGram SAVE | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Fabric Scoop |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
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