2027 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM vs 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES
The M is the Cannondale Topstone CUES size closest to your 49 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM. 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 Topstone CUES
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM in 49, the Cannondale Topstone CUES in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM, 49Cannondale Topstone CUES, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM 49 | Cannondale Topstone CUES M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 365mm | 385 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 571mm | 579 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 71 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 529mm | 557 | +28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 435 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1035mm | 1045 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | 75 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | 284 | +14 mm |
| Standover | 705mm | 784 | +79 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390mm | 505 | +115 mm |
| Fork length | 389mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 99mm | 147 | +48 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone CUES minus the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM, 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAMCannondale Topstone CUES
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 | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAMComp E5 - SRAM Apex Eagle | Cannondale Topstone CUES2 CUES - 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.1 | Topstone |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex Eagle | Shimano CUES U6000 GS |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano CUES LG400 |
| Chain | SRAM S100 | Shimano LG500 Linkglide |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | Specialized 1.2 SL | not listed |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G500 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder TLR Fast Gravel | WTB Riddler TCS |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Future | not listed |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Suave | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Selle Royal SRX Open |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Topstone |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano CUES |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | not listed | GXD 1.0 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale KnurlCork |
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