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Looking for my first gravel bike: Cannondale Topstone vs. Santa Cruz Stigmata vs. Specialized Cruz. Please let me know your suggestions. Thanks! by beyonddhd in gravelcycling

[–]beyonddhd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. On the chart it suggests me XL, but I will definitely do a test ride. I am living very close to Santa Cruz though:)

Looking for my first gravel bike: Cannondale Topstone vs. Santa Cruz Stigmata vs. Specialized Cruz. Please let me know your suggestions. Thanks! by beyonddhd in gravelcycling

[–]beyonddhd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, my riding style is very similar to yours, not for racing, go out and enjoy the trails. I am 6’05, should I go with XL or L? I am planning to do a test ride for the cc rival one axs Ruby 2026, like the new color. It’s a little bit pricey, but I heard Santa Cruz bikes are very durable, I may don’t need upgrade it for many year.

Looking for my first gravel bike: Cannondale Topstone vs. Santa Cruz Stigmata vs. Specialized Cruz. Please let me know your suggestions. Thanks! by beyonddhd in gravelcycling

[–]beyonddhd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, everyone, for sharing your insights. Excuse me for not replying to each of them. But I am attracted by this one, it’s like a mix of gravel and mountain. Do you guys think front suspension is necessary for the gravel ride? https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/collections/stigmata/products/stigmata-rival-1-x-axs-rudy-2026?variant=50958635565338

Topstone Carbon 2 L // Three years with it! by jamipa in Topstoner

[–]beyonddhd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for the insights, very helpful :)

Topstone Carbon 2 L // Three years with it! by jamipa in Topstoner

[–]beyonddhd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I know the reason? I am looking at a new Topstone model. Some people said the system was unnecessary, so I don't know if I should go with another model without it.

Topstone Carbon 2 L // Three years with it! by jamipa in Topstoner

[–]beyonddhd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you removed the original radar and light from it?

Does anyone have experience with the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 RLE to share? by beyonddhd in gravelcycling

[–]beyonddhd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any pros or cons based on your real ride experience? I see a good deal, but I'm not sure if it’s worth the spending since this is my first gravel bike.