2026 Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense vs 2025 3T Exploro Ultra 700c
The 58 is the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c size closest to your 56.0 Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense. 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 3T Exploro Ultra 700c
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense in 56.0, the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c in 58 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense is drawn. The 3T Exploro Ultra 700c numbers we have for size 58 are missing the seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense 56.0 | 3T Exploro Ultra 700c 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 388 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 604 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.7 | 72.5 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 564 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 420 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1036 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 76 | 75 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 283 | not listed | |
| Standover | 800 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 518 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 142 | 196 | +54 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 375 |
Differences are the 3T Exploro Ultra 700c minus the Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense, 2025 3T Exploro Ultra 700c.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone Carbon SmartSense3T Exploro Ultra 700c
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 SmartSense2 AXS SmartSense | 3T Exploro Ultra 700cGRX 1X12 700c |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | 3T Exploro Ultra |
| Fork | Topstone | Fango Ultra |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Vulpine TCS | variable |
| Rim | WTB KOM Team i25 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale ShortDrop | 3T variable |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 Conceal | 3T Apto Stealth |
| Grips | Cannondale KnurlCork | not listed |
| Headset | Acros IS52/40 ICR | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Argo X7 | variable |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Rapid 900 |
| Seatpost | not listed | 3T round |
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