Cannondale Superx 4 vs Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2

Cannondale

Superx 4

Cannondale

Topstone Carbon 2

High endRaceCarbon700c2026

High endCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 12 differences, line by line.

CannondaleCannondale Superx 4

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 AXS Smartsense GX, side view

CannondaleCannondale Topstone Carbon 2

At a glance

Differences only

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 has the higher-range groupset: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, Apex AXS, against SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, Apex AXS.
Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 has the shorter lowest gear: 10 km/h at 90 rpm, against 11 km/h.

Key specs4 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model SuperX Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Topstone Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 700c · DT Swiss G540 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c · WTB KOM Team i25 TCS ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, Apex AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, Apex AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model SRAM Apex hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Apex hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Rigid · Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon, SmartSense compatible, 0mm offset (46cm), 15mm offset (51-61cm) ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid · Cannondale 2 Carbon, 27.2x350mm (47-58), 400mm (61) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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Cannondale Superx 4

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

Superx 4 · Gravel bike all-round, rather stable, short gearing, rather high equipment.
Topstone Carbon 2 · Gravel bike very demanding, rather stable, average gearing, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Cannondale Superx 411 km/h - 43 km/h
Cannondale Topstone Carbon 210 km/h - 51 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Cannondale Superx 4Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2other race gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type

Ride type Race

As printed

Gravel Race

–

Suspension Rigid ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork

Fork Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SuperX Carbon, integrated crown race, , flat mount disc, internal routing, 1-1/8" to 1-1/ , 55mm offset

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Max tyre clearance 48 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Axles Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SuperX Carbon, Proportional Response construction, internal cable routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, integrated seatpost b

Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Topstone Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, Proportional Response construction, downtube Stashport, internal cable routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, 27.2 dropper pos

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB BSA Road 68 Wide ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM DUB BSA Road 68 Wide ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cable routing Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

internal cable routing

Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

internal cable routing

Suspension

Fork travel 55 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 55 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain3 differences

Groupset brand SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Apex AXS XPLR, 12-speed SRAM Apex AXS, 12-speed

Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type SRAM Apex AXS, 12-speed

Chainrings 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth SRAM Apex 1 Wide, 40T ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Apex 1 Wide, 42T ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette SRAM Apex XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XS-1270, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur SRAM Apex AXS XPLR, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters SRAM Apex AXS, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Apex AXS, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Apex Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Apex Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear rotor 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim inner width 24 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Tubeless ready yes ^{°Value not published by the brand} yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres Vittoria Terreno T50, 700x40c, tubeless ready ^{°Value not published by the brand} WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 40 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 45 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+5 mm

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

Handlebar Vision Trimax Aero Alloy ^{°Value not published by the brand} Cannondale 2 ShortDrop, 7050 alloy, 12 deg flare drop ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6° ^{°Value not published by the brand} Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°: 70mm (47-51m), 80mm (54cm), 90mm (56-58cm), 100mm (61cm) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon, SmartSense compatible, 0mm offset (46cm), 15mm offset (51-61cm) ^{°Value not published by the brand} Cannondale 2 Carbon, 27.2x350mm (47-58), 400mm (61) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Superx 4

Size of Topstone Carbon 2

Differences measured from

Superx 4 · 54CM
Topstone Carbon 2 · 51CM

Stack and reach

Superx 4 · 54CM Superx 4 · 54CM — Reach (mm) 378 · Stack (mm) 555
Topstone Carbon 2 · 51CM Topstone Carbon 2 · 51CM — Reach (mm) 373 · Stack (mm) 561

Geometry15 differences

Size 54CM 51CM

Reach 378 mm 373 mm −5 mm

Stack 555 mm 561 mm +6 mm

Top tube (effective) 540 mm 543 mm +3 mm

Seat tube 524 mm 446 mm −78 mm

Head tube 132 mm 101 mm −31 mm

Head angle 71° 70.7° −0.3°

Seat angle 73.7° 73.1° −0.6°

Chainstays 422 mm 420 mm −2 mm

Wheelbase 1,020 mm 1,012 mm −8 mm

Front centre 607 mm 605 mm −2 mm

Standover 812 mm 741 mm −71 mm

BB drop 69 mm 79 mm +10 mm

BB height 290 mm 280 mm −10 mm

Fork offset 55 mm 55 mm

Trail 65 mm 67 mm +2 mm

Where to buy them

Cannondale Superx 4
Its full spec sheet
Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Cannondale Topstone range

Compare the whole Cannondale Topstone range

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Cannondale Superx 4 and Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 come with?

Cannondale Superx 4: SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, Apex AXS. Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, Apex AXS.

How do Cannondale Superx 4 and Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 compare on geometry?

In size 54CM, Cannondale Superx 4 has a stack of 555 mm for a reach of 378 mm; in size 51CM, Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 has 561 mm for 373 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Cannondale Superx 4 vs Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2

At a glance

Prices

Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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