The Cannondale Topstone Alloy 3 is a gravel bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $2,199. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
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SizingWhat size Topstone Alloy 3 do I need?
cm
Enter your height to see the size we would start with.
General guide: road and gravel bikes
Size
Rider height
In feet
XS48 to 50 cm frame
152 to 160 cm
5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in
S51 to 52 cm frame
160 to 167 cm
5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 6 in
M53 to 54 cm frame
167 to 174 cm
5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 9 in
ML55 to 56 cm frame
174 to 181 cm
5 ft 9 in to 5 ft 11 in
L57 to 58 cm frame
181 to 188 cm
5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 2 in
XL59 to 61 cm frame
188 to 196 cm
6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 5 in
Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
Brand
Cannondale
Category
Gravel
Frame
Aluminium
Wheel size
700c
Brakes
Disc
Price
$2,199, RRP AUD (Ivanhoe Cycles)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize SM
Cannondale Topstone Alloy 3, size SM. Published geometry, drawn to scale.
Stack
549 mm
Reach
377 mm
Stack/reach
1.46
Head angle
71 deg
Seat angle
73.1 deg
Wheelbase
1022 mm
Chainstay
430 mm
BB drop
75 mm
Standover
744 mm
Fork rake
55 mm
GearingRatios
0.88lowest (climbing)
4.18highest (speed)
Low climbing gear
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
Groupset
Shimano Sora
Shifting
Mechanical
Drive
2x
Speeds
9
Crank
FSA Tempo Adventure
Chainrings
46/30
Cassette
Sunrace, 11-34, 9-speed
Rear derailleur
Shimano Sora GS
Brakes
Promax Decoder R mechanical disc
Rotors
160/160mm
Wheelset
GXD 1.0 rims, Formula alloy hubs
Stock tyre
700x37c
Max tyre clearance
45 mm
Fork material
Topstone Carbon, 55mm offset
BB standard
cartridge square taper
Seatpost
Cannondale 27.2x350mm alloy
Cockpit
Cannondale 3 alloy bar (16deg flare), 7deg stem
Saddle
Fizik Aliante Delta
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
Position
Stack-to-reach 1.46 gives a balanced, endurance riding position.
Steering
A 71 deg head angle points to stable, relaxed steering.
Climbing
Lowest ratio 0.88 is a low climbing gear that still handles steep pitches.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (bikeinsights geometry (Cannondale) + retailer spec, 2024 Topstone 3 Alloy), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.