2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty vs 2021 Cannondale SuperX
The 61 is the Cannondale SuperX size closest to your XL Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty. 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 Lefty in XL, the Cannondale SuperX in 61 places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty, XLCannondale SuperX, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty XL | Cannondale SuperX 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 401 | 398 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 615 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.2 | 71 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 73 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | 586 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 422 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 | 1061 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 59 | 68 | +9 mm |
| BB height | 278 | 282 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 880 | 863 | −17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 600 | 589 | −11 mm |
| Head tube length | 232 | 196 | −36 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty, 2021 Cannondale SuperX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone Carbon LeftyCannondale 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 Carbon LeftyLefty 1 | Cannondale SuperX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale BallisTec | Cannondale BallisTec |
| Fork | Lefty Oliver | BallisTec |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle eTap AXS | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1295 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force AXS | HollowGram |
| Chainring | SRAM Force AXS 40t | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Pedals | Not | Not |
| Wheelset | Cannondale HollowGram 23 Superlight Hi-Impact | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Venture TCS Light | WTB Nano TCS |
| Rim | HollowGram 23 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force eTap AXS, SRAM Force AXS | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Handlebar | HollowGram SAVE SystemBar | not listed |
| Stem | HollowGram SAVE | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | Cannondale Tape |
| Seatpost | HollowGram SAVE | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Fabric Scoop |
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