Upgrading my GRAVEL Cannondale TOPSTONE: Massive Weight Saving! (on a budget)
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In this video I will be showing the upgrades I made to the cheapest version of my gravel bike Cannondale Topstone (Shimano Sora). The original version of the bike weighed 10.7kg. Can you guess the weight of the final version? :)
FULL SPECS
Fameset: Cannondale Topstone 2019
Wheels: Tune King/Kong 32h hubs with XD driver, WTB KOM i21 rims, Sapim Laser spokes with Alu nipples - tubeless setup
Tyres: Schwalbe G-One all road 38mm
Axles: Bolt-on J&L from Ebay
Shifters: Sram Force 22 with removed left shifter
Rear mech: Sram Force CX1
Callipers: TRP Spyre C with brake pads on aluminium backing
Chainset: Cannondale Hollowgram Si SL with 125mm axle and reversed 40T chainring
BB: Rotor BSA30
Chain: KMC X11-EL black
Cassette: Sram XG-1180
Seatpost: KCNC Ti-Pro Lite 27.2
Saddle: Fabric Scoop Shallow Pro with carbon rails
Stem: Zipp SL 90mm
Handlebars: Deda Gravel 100 46mm (o-o)
Bar tape: Supacaz
Bottle cage/bottle: Cageless Fabric
@TwistedWheels Жыл бұрын
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@maquismark5852 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video buddy! I agree that that frame has the nicest paint in the Topstone range. Looking forward to watching more of your videos👍 Much respect from Mark in Scotland!
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Working on the new video today :)
@piternbike 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Realy nice video! Bike transformation in a moment - done perfectly ;P Thanks for this content and transparency about cost of parts!
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
piternn thanks. Glad you enjoyed it :)
@HansProbs 4 жыл бұрын
Epic job, great video. Cant find that vulcan green anywhere now!!! Best color on any gravel bike period. Killer upgrades. Better keep that one in the safe 😉
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Haha will look after it :)
@palicar 4 жыл бұрын
I have the same model and upgraded with a 105 groupset I had and better wheels too. I love the frame and ride character. I have a new 650B wheelset coming soon for some more rugged adventures. And I agree, the paint is amazing - especially in the sunlight.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Patrick Carroll sounds like a nice build! 👍🏼
@mindgraphy_ 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, really enjoyed watching it! Impressive weight gains for not much money if you know what you’re doing. Love the geen cour as well 🤘🏼
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Miikka 👊🏼
@tmcd4565 4 жыл бұрын
I just discovered your channel...and watched all your videos yesterday. Very enjoyable. Your videos are very well made, I like your relaxed and humorous narrating style, and your bike smarts are impressive and useful and entertaining. I'm thinking you must be a busy guy outside of cycling or you would have more content, such as actually riding your Topstone rebuild on roads and trails, actually riding and camping in the cross-Britain event, as well as some of your favourite rides around London (or anywhere). Your style reminds me of Rides of Japan, one of my favourite channels on YT. Thanks for your content.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
T McD thanks a lot! Comments like that keep me doing this. I do have a full-time 50h-ish work in the office, therefore, can only release videos once per month (if I’m lucky)...
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
T McD but stay tuned! I’ll definitely release the video from the Ride Across Britain one day 🤞🏼😄
@Joo1st 3 жыл бұрын
Love what you've done!
@chrisheywood13 4 жыл бұрын
Superb video. Love your philosophy. Keep up great work. Some inspiration for my new build 👍
@peakvideos8790 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. Good luck with your build!
@costasapt 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for sharing. I’m now divided between this bike Topstone and the Genesis Vapour, but this green is growing on me, hope to find some sale on Topstone. Keep the great work.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Samuel, glad that you liked the video. I’m sure you’ll like both bikes. Good luck!
@Sills71 4 жыл бұрын
2.6kg is a big loss.... definitely worth it.
@maximilianturi1080 3 жыл бұрын
We need more videos like this.
@craigcarlson4022 4 жыл бұрын
That’s a beautiful looking bike. Nice job on trimming the weight down.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Craig 👊🏼
@akononov 4 жыл бұрын
Very useful video! Will rely on it for my next bike upgrade. Thanks!
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Aleksey, glad you liked the video!
@richtourist 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Proper real interesting stuff, and good info. Fab.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
richtourist thanks! Glad that you liked it :)
@vladfromfrance 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, really makes me look differently at my future purchases.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vladimir
@mamunali2380 4 жыл бұрын
Ive got this bike and have been waiting for a video like this since ever... now off to ebay
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Mamun Ali thanks :) Have a nice build! 😄
@panchocaas6475 4 жыл бұрын
it would be very interesant to see the comparison between the weights from each part (old and new). Also, you got very good deals, i cant even get to reduce the weight of my bike in 2.6 kgs and even if i try to get closer, it means to spend a crazy amount of money. Very good content!
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pancho. Finding good deals is a long process, so you have to be patient. I started looking for parts for the bike even before I actually bought it :)
@Offishu 4 жыл бұрын
Nice build! Great info! Awesome vid!
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Offishu thanks!
@edrcozonoking 4 жыл бұрын
a couple of suggestions...for seat-post I went with a Mt.Zoom Carbon post (144g), Stem Kaloy Uno Super-light + Ti Bolts (90g), Easton EC70 Cranks (351g), XTR Cassette (330g), Wolftooth oval chainring (72g), 2 KCNC rotors (136g), Easton EC70 handlebar (217g), Ebay no name carbon saddle (87g), JRC Kumo Seat clamp 6.6g), Farsport wheels (1365g) and Alligator I-Link shifter housing. I got My trek Crocket7 from 9.1kg to 7.55Kg. All weights are actual.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Tenatious _E, thanks for good suggestions, but there is a reason I chose what I have on the bike right now. I didn’t have an objective to build the lightest bike possible. For that I have Specialized Crux (see video on my channel), which I have further upgraded after the video and it is now 6.8 kg. For this bike I needed a good value for money and comfort. P.S. Sram XG-1195 cassette is lighter than XTR (265g) ;)
@vinganzon9256 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is exactly the bike and upgrades i was planning. 😁
@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын
:) glad you liked it
@84imreplica 3 жыл бұрын
I have Fabric seats on my Giant Defty Pro 0 and my Cannondale Topstone Neo Lefty 3 (e-gravel bike) and like them a lot.
@jeffb2461 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Topstone Project!
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jeff
@zuluf0xtr0t 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video mate. Test riding one tomorrow and the weight was worrisome
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Brandon Peeler how did the ride go?
@teoasdasd 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video man! You won a new subscriber from Italy! I have a question, of all the improvements you’ve made, from what you would agree to start to gain more weight and improve performance? Because I would like to make upgrades step by step! Thanks! Bye
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
teoasdasd thanks mate, wheels is where you feel the biggest difference in terms of weight and performance. So I suggest to start with upgrading them
@HeatherSpoonheim 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew as much about all the components as you. As it is, I love the Topstones. I have a Topstone 105 alloy.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Heather Spoonheim thanks. Topstone 105 comes with much better parts from the start, so I’d probably only upgrade the wheels
@bloodsouls725 3 жыл бұрын
beautiful spec!
@johntrantos3931 Жыл бұрын
Very nice work. Thanks
@clintonliem7561 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant tips.
@higbert99 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. One of the best for detail and exactly what I was looking for. I was wanting a Topstone 2 as I liked the colour and although the components were a bit below spec they where more than rideable. No stock so looking at TS 1 which has good components but would still need upgrading longer term. I’ve no idea how much TS1 weighs but seeing your video helped a lot as it gives the frame weight. I’ve got a CAAD 9 bike with some upgrades and a CAAD 3 frame to paint and build so definitely taking some inspiration from this. Tough to get good deals at the moment though. Keep the videos coming, the level of detail is bang on. Can I just ask how it rides off-road. Any issues with creaking BB that is commonly reported?
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks! It has the standard threaded BSA bb, so no issues with creaking. If someone is reporting creaking bb on this frame, they need to look after their bike better :)
@stevekingswell9143 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, great job
@brody5211 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video big fan of the dales and gravel , great colour and you’re right the best colour in topstone anyway. And annoying actually when you want to buy the better specs .. I’m thinking of a caad12 1x11 if you have any ideas! By the way get your hands on a cervelo aspero gravel bike , be good to hear your opinion ,,
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Violator thanks! Cervelo is nice, but expensive, so not expecting this in the nearest future. Caad12 are very good frames and very light too. If you are buying a purely road bike - then go for it!
@golias0761 4 жыл бұрын
Wow great job... that bike is awesome ;)
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
GOLIAS 07 thanks mate
@fritz2934 4 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! If the selling of the new components works out well and you are able to sell them quickly, it is really an option to consider! Although, I think it can be pretty tough to buy user carbon components, especially when you don’t know the history of the parts (small cranks in the carbon structure because of a crash, that you can’t see with the bare eye can be critical). I still like this build very much!
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I don't have any carbon parts on this bike (except for the fork that came with the new bike), so buying used components wasn't an issue in my case.
@fritz2934 4 жыл бұрын
Twisted Wheels Oh my bad! It’s impressive how much you saved with alloy components
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
fritz yep, there are some alloy components which are lighter than carbon, like in this case, cranks and the seatpost. Handlebars are actually just 35g heavier than carbon Easton EC70 AX made for gravel.
@pault477 4 жыл бұрын
Magic!
@alexwelsh5943 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thanks
@borjaasensio5617 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats for the video!! It is very inspiring the way you choose to pick you bike. I have doubts about the way you sell and buy your stuff. I see the way of buying (sitting and waiting till you find the best deal) but the way of selling … was it hard to find a buyer? If you choose the low range of Topstone, is it possible that you don’t find a buyer of this mid-range specs? Did you sell all your stuff on ebay or is it a better place to do it? I am from spain and Im not sure if there is a market for a mid-range specs so the economic balance would be different. Thanks in advance for your answer!! 😉
@SawOne729 4 жыл бұрын
That bike is killer
@dustinbjohnson 2 жыл бұрын
Can you please send a link to the BB CUPS needed to run the Cannondale crankset? Thanks!
@cemsonmez6322 4 жыл бұрын
Could you please show how to assemble the setup please ? Would be very interesting 😉
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Cem, checkout my Specialized Crux video. I am assembling the bike there in a bit more details
@MrDaniyuca 4 жыл бұрын
Great Great content !
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
ANIMAL GLUE thanks!
@bikepacking330 4 жыл бұрын
i love it 영상 잘보고 갑니다.
@0ggi 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought a topstone 3 and thinking about converting to 1x but not sure what to change to. Any recommendations?
@bossg2817 3 жыл бұрын
Is a compact crankset (50-34T) able to fit in this bike?
@eastmanrivai-naiksepeda450 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Did you change the bottom bracket?
@srjuanjo 2 жыл бұрын
I want to put my bicycle on diet too but I do always the opposite… add a phone mounter… add som lights here and there… add a rear rack for commuting… heeeeelp! 🤣🤣🤣
@user-xw1oo8zm9m 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job, turned out great. Ordered Topstone 1 2021 last week, you have advice about it? Which wilset will be good on the road with 30-32 tires?
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
Спасибо. Hard to advise the wheelset without knowing your budget. Popular choice for gravel is Hunt Gravel and Mavic Allroad, but I haven’t tried any of those. All my wheelsets are custom built.
@orlynegradas5183 4 жыл бұрын
Wow nice video...can you pls list the whole wheelset transformation? I think that's where most of the grams were lost...😊
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks. The list of components is in the description to the video ;)
@BaptisteErpicum 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great video! I am considering buying this Topstone Sora. Do you recommend it to me, even if I don’t plan to modify it?
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Baptiste Erpicum, I think it would be a good bike. A bit heavy, but you can always upgrade the parts gradually in the future
@jaykerrin6792 4 жыл бұрын
Hi guys great video. I have been slowly chipping away at my Topstone and have a made a few choice purchases with your inspiration :) I have question though if I may? The thru axles, would you give me the actual sizes please? there is a number of option online and I am struggling to make head or tail of it all.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, thanks! Glad that this video gives inspiration to others to upgrade their bikes :) I don’t have the original axles to check the measures and the new ones don’t have anything printed on them. But if you remove your original axles, there will be length and thread pitch printed on them, so you’d be able to order the same.
@mcenini21 Жыл бұрын
Can someone tell me the inner width of the rims on the bike before any modification ?
@rlrl79 11 ай бұрын
Hello, I’m in the process of changing my cranks to SISL cranks with 40 spidering. Do you really have to flip the chainring? Or can you get away without flipping it. Ty
@Renogue 4 жыл бұрын
Nice upgrades, I have the same bike and was looking at upgrades. By any chance, did you weigh the stock wheels? I feel like they are especially heavy, and wanted to see how much of a difference new wheels might make
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Renogue thanks. I did not weigh them, but I am sure they are over 2 kg
@KuznetsovAnatoly 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Could you please write your height and your frame size. It is very complicated to define correct size for topstone for me…
@oswaldfarin3124 3 жыл бұрын
Great job, you inspire me.. Actually, I am doing something similar on my topstone 4 2021 blue alpine. Could you just tell me which disc have you chosen for you TRP callipers (140 or 160 mm ? wich brand ?).
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
thanks! 160mm sram centerline
@baronealbert Жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you for this video, so many interesting upgrade for a Topston owner!! Do you think it would be possibile to fit a double chainring (and have it to properly work with a front derailleur) with that workaround that you used to fit the hollowgram crank? Thank you very much!
@TwistedWheels Жыл бұрын
Not sure about that: hollowgram cranks are designed for press fit BBs, so having external BB cups (bsa 68) might interfere with the chainrings, but I haven’t tried
@jakesissons9167 2 жыл бұрын
I’m looking to upgrade my Topstone 4 wheels to reduce the weight of the bike - any recommendations?
@kilburncounty 4 жыл бұрын
Green bikes rule :)
@gabrieledalessio6707 4 жыл бұрын
Really nice and well thought upgrades. Maybe you just converted a little bit it more towards a cx bike than a gravel one... If I'm right you lost some gears switching from 2x to 1x and some mm a width into the tires (they look narrower than stock ones)
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say CX as I have a different bike for that - you can find a video on my channel where I’m building a Specialized Crux. In terms of switching to 1x - you may be missing some gears on speeds over 45km/h, but that’s when I prefer to stop pedalling and be ready to pull the brakes especially when you going on gravel :) On the other side of a spectrum, I have 40-front/42-back gear for tough climbs, which is easier than 34-front/32-back that you have in the original setup. So 1x works great for me and I am not missing any gears. It also allows to use NW chainring on the front and clutch rear mech - both preventing the chain from dropping which you can’t have on 2x.
@neilk22 2 жыл бұрын
I had those mechanical TRP disc callipers on my e5 diverge, swapped them for Shimano 105 hydraulic and honestly was a huge difference for me. An interesting side note \ hack is that GRX derailleurs are 100% compatible with all Shimano 11-speed STIs, which is what I went with for my 1x11 conversion. Although the schwalbes are light, their performance when compared with panacer gravel tires is not so great, especially on tar for rolling resistance.
@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын
The key word in the title of this video is “(on a budget)” ;) Hope RX4 hydraulic disc brake callipers that I have on my Topstone right now perform much better than any Shimano or Sram callipers, but they cost almost twice. I personally not a big fan of gravelking SK tyres (which I assume you are talking about) as while they may be fast on the road, they offer a really bad grip when it comes to offroad riding, especially when it’s wet.
@neilk22 2 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels the hope products are awesome - no arguments there! Re: tire selection, I got the sense that you ride gravel more for comfort and robustness in London wet/pothole conditions more than long days in the saddle over jeep track? What is your balance of these two worlds?
@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын
@@neilk22I ride gravel on a gravel bike, I ride road on a road bike, I ride city on a an e-bike and I ride trails on a mountain bike. That’s why I have so many bikes 🤦🏻♂️ For gravel specifically, I want the tyres to be a balanced performance between on- and offroad.
@iowminibar 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, just got picked up a topstone myself, did you replace BB or just add external cups? Thanks
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles. I did replace the BB
@suney20 4 жыл бұрын
Hey I did think about it and it is impressive hah! What brand were the thru axles?
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, they are J&L axles from Ebay. Have been using them on all my bikes. Light and clean looks. No issues so far.
@theodosiosvafias4244 4 жыл бұрын
Could this be a quiver killer with a set of road tires? Def looks spot on!
@peakvideos8790 4 жыл бұрын
Theodosios Vafias I have a second set of wheels with 35mm slicks and it is almost as fast as my road bike 🤘🏼
@ob1174 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am trying to do the same “upgrade”; do you remember the specs of the j&l thru axles? Thx!
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
OB 1 thanks. I don’t I’m afraid, but if you remove your original axles all measures will be written on them ;)
@brody5211 4 жыл бұрын
To Cannondale aficionados - please make shit cool solid colours like this in your various road cx and gravel bikes and not some of the trash colours of late This , the deep purple and the orange on the superx are stand out of last few years
@jonienglish3231 4 жыл бұрын
ADD some Orange Vinyl to the Fork and Chainstay - will look like a " Chapter 2 AO "
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty happy with how it looks right now. Pretty understated, but with a beautiful frame colour)
@joshuacairns9759 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you purchase the bike from?
@arigosaki_corp 4 жыл бұрын
Супер апгрейд! Топовый гравийник за такие относительно не большие деньги! Отличный канал! лайк,подписка) P.S. у меня такой же вел, теперь есть куда стремиться.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Топстоун - отличная база, чтобы построить отличный гравийник. К тому же в супер-расцветке. Удачи с апгрейдом 🤘🏼
@arigosaki_corp 4 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels Да, цвет отличный, правда у меня 2020 года оливковый, мне больше нравится 2019 😅. Но ничего, тоже отличный цвет! Ещё одно что мне нравится в твоих видео, хоть они и на английском языке, всё понятно, каждое слово, я даже сразу не понял что видео полностью на английском языке, короче зачёт! И узнаешь много интересного и полезного, и ещё немного язык можно изучить!
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Хаха, ну зачту это за комплемент 😄
@raybrown7915 3 жыл бұрын
I cant find this bike under regular Topstone in that color. Is it only avail in the UK or am I just too late. Great video......
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This is a 2019 version, so pretty hard to find
@jonasbaessens3886 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. In the video you say you used the Deda Gravel 100 46mm handlebars, but in the description it says 44 mm. which one did you use and does it matter at all? Thanks in advance.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Deda measures their handlebars outside to outside, so their size 46 cm equals to other brands’ 44 cm (hood to hood), with the exception of 3T who measures their handlebars at the drops. The wider the handlebar - the more control you have, but the less aero you are. I’m using 42 cm handlebars on my road and 44 cm - on my gravel and CX bikes.
@jonasbaessens3886 4 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels Thanks for info !
@stefanpircher3840 3 жыл бұрын
Well done! Are you still happy with those axles? Would you use them when doing some rough offroad stuff? In my case I'd save 74g and get rid of the ugly bolt heads. I am really wondering though, whether that might be a safety issue when gravelling hard.
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I’ve done a fully loaded bikepacking trip and didn’t have any issues with them.
@stefanpircher3840 3 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels Thank you!
@Mr_RichardH 4 жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@DannyHealy1989 4 жыл бұрын
Does this have internal routing for a dropper post? Coming from an mtb background and looking for a budget gravel bike with internal dropper post routing isn't easy.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, yes it does. Through the downtube, then goes out under the bb, and then back into the seat tube.
@DannyHealy1989 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! This is a great build man, amazing how little you spent on it.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. It took a while to find good parts for good prices, but it was worth it
@egorkovalchuk1992 4 жыл бұрын
Hello! great video! wanted to ask: I want to change stock crankset to EASTON Crank EA90 together with BB: Rotor BSA30 Will they fit this bike? Thanks
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Egor Kovalchuk thanks. I haven’t tried, but Easton EC90SL cranks have quite a long axle, so I’m pretty sure it will fit with appropriate spacers, but please double check it with easton
@egorkovalchuk1992 4 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels Okay) Thank for the answer I’ll try to write later, maybe someone will find the information useful.
@Mx4life522 4 жыл бұрын
Is a hollowgram crankset with a 119mm spindle long enough to fit in a bsa30 or does it need to be 125mm to fit?
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
You’ll need a 125 mm if you are using rotor bsa30. You can use 119mm if you find narrower bearings, but they will be not durable.
@nickgoogle4525 Жыл бұрын
This is great, can you comment on the individual weight savings or which were most important?
@peakvideos8790 Жыл бұрын
Wheels is always the biggest weight saving
@lazyac_ 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, i'm ver very interessed about how much the original handlebar weight? i have the same bike with the same project, i want to know if it worth to change it. thank you
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
YAC RICHTHOFEN, sorry I didn’t weigh it, but I assume in the region of 315-330g
@grigoryp201 3 жыл бұрын
Привет и спасибо за отличное видео! Намерен приобрести Topstone! Уточни пожалуйста, замена каких компонентов дала наибольший вклад в снижение веса? Наверное это колеса и покрышки?
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
Привет. Да, колеса с покрышками
@BikepackingExplorer 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, any chance you could share a full list of components, please 😬
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Bikepacking Explorer thanks mate. Just updated the description to the video with the full specs.
@BikepackingExplorer 4 жыл бұрын
Twisted Wheels excellent, thanks 👍🏻 can you build one for me 😂
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Bikepacking Explorer sure! Everything has it’s own price though :))
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
I’m actually building a bike for one of the subscribers to my channel :)
@stevehunt3111 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, if money was no object what BB & crankset would you have gone with as a replacement to the FSA BB-4000/crankset
@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын
I quite like the cannondale hollowgram cranks (light and stiff) and they are not cheap (unfortunately). But since this video, Sram has release Red DUB 340g cranks, so I’d go with that. TBH, my current version of this bike already has it 😆
@ReynosoRamiro 4 жыл бұрын
I have the same bike and thinking about doing some mods to it. What size is your topstone and how tall are you? I am 5’8 and got the large thinking that medium would have been best for me
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
REY, I’m 182 cm, size M I’m building a similar bike in Blue colour (size M) on Sram Force for sale, email me if you are interested
@richc5638 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job 👍🏼 what pedals are you using? Are they dual sided?
@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I use crank brothers candy or egg beaters
@saladin7869 4 жыл бұрын
Hi... I really would love to purchase the same wheels and tyre set as a first upgrade. Where can I get these from? Thanks
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, these wheels were custom-built, so you will have to buy rims, hubs and spokes separately and get them built for you
@cybike 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mate. Nice video. What is frame size and your height? What stem size you have? Thanks.
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
M, 182cm, 90mm
@allanpountney4765 4 жыл бұрын
Good evening. I have the same bike and now I want to upgrade it. !!! Could you please send me the link of the thru axles as I’m not sure if all the threads differ. Thank you.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I didn’t save the links. I bought them on Ebay. The size of the axle is typed on the axles itself, so if you take them out - you’ll see it.
@allanpountney4765 4 жыл бұрын
Twisted Wheels thank you.
@pesky89 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, at 1:04 you mention the fork is 390g, but the follow-up text says 460g (which I think is more likely). Which figure is true? Also, what is included in the 1,600g frameset weight? Just bare frame, or was there headset, BB, etc.. Thanks for making this video and listing the parts - helps a ton as I'm looking to compare this to Trek Checkpoint as all-rounder. Subbed.
@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I can’t remember exactly now, but it might be that 460 is the weight of uncut fork with the fork bung, whereas 390g is cut and without. 1600g is the bare frame (but with paint haha). I believe carbon checkpoint weighs the same as this alloy Topstone. Whereas alloy checkpoints are much heavier: both, the frame and the fork with alloy steer.
@pesky89 2 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels Thanks! Checkpoint is 1,570g for frame (56) and 600g for fork, so 2,170g claimed. But the frameset sold includes thru-axles, head set, seatpost clamp, derailleur hanger and chain guard for a total of 2,480g claimed. So the frame weights are comparable but the fork is beefier. I intend to run a mini front rack for backpack ~5kg heavy. Do you think Topstone fork is suitable for that? Checkpoint explicitly states front rack possible, nothing on Topstone. Too bad Cannondale doesn't sell this colour anymore, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. 2nd hand market is a disaster.
@dilzila1 Жыл бұрын
Is the bike light and Fast
@reneroar 4 жыл бұрын
A question about changing/converting the crankset. I have a Cannondale One crankset i don't use, with a spindle (A3006 109L G19). With a BSA30 to BB30 converter kit and a new spindle (A3008 125L D19) i should be able to do the same as you. I want to keep the 2 chain rings and just change them to 30/46, as the more expensive Topstone models.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried it with the double chainring, but the chainline might be off, as the road double chainrings are designed for 109mm spindle and you’ll be using it with 125mm spindle, so I assume that it will be off by 8mm. Carbon Topstones have 6mm Ai offset of the rear hub, so it will compensate for that. I’m just thinking loud, I haven’t tried it.
@reneroar 4 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels Thanks for input, didn't think about the offset, due to the crank converter. Maybe it's a better (and a lot cheaper) idea to keep the crankset that comes with the model (Thinking about the Alu 105, 1 or Ultegra) and then change the wheelset and headset/handlebar.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
If you have Shimano Sora cranks, then I’d definitely recommend upgrading it for lightness snd stiffness. The solution that will work out of the box is Sram GXP cranks and bb. Sram Force cranks are light and there are relatively cheap used versions on Ebay.
@lazy5379 6 ай бұрын
do the rims come in two
@alekseykorneev2626 4 жыл бұрын
Russian accent really helps to get it more clearly) thanks. BTW why not GRX?
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Рад что есть и положительные стороны акцента =) Потому что Sram у меня на всех велосипедах и легче найти выгодные предложения, так как Force уже давно был на рынке
@dariolofino 3 жыл бұрын
Great job man! totally worth it at that price! can i ask how tall are you and what size did you get? i’m 183 and can’t choose between MD and L!
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dario, I’m 182cm and I’ve got size M with a 90mm stem and zero seatpost offset. Perfect fit for me, but everyone’s proportions could be different.
@dariolofino 3 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels Ok thanks! i just a good deal on a used but pretty new topstone carbon 105 but it’s size L and i’m afraid it’s a little big..
@walterscardamaglia6746 2 жыл бұрын
congratulations on the transformation; exactly the wheelset, without discs and cassette, how much does it weigh?
@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I believe the new wheelset was around 1450g. The old one was over 2kg
@walterscardamaglia6746 2 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels Thank you very much I agree with you: the brake calipers work well, I leave them too
@HauB1987 4 жыл бұрын
Нужен закрепленный комментарий, что в стоке сколько весило и сколько стало после тюнинга. А также ссылки на запчасти на тот же чайник.
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Я не взвешивал стоковые запчасти, так как они все весили тонну :) Вес большинства проапгрейденных запчастей есть в видео. На чайнике я ничего кроме ободов не покупал, поэтому нет смысла туда ссылки кидать. Большинство было с ибея и форумов, поэтому смысл пропадает. Если человек захочет купить запчасть, все детали есть в подписи к видео, это легко сделать с помощью гугла. Если что-то не могут найти, я готов помочь.
@TheRubiNaish 3 жыл бұрын
Could you share the source for the spacers and the wavy washer? My dad and I are going to install the Hollowgram crank in another BSA bb, but I can't really find anything useful on Ebay.
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
You should be able to find them online, depending on the width that you need. E.g. www.tritoncycles.co.uk/components-c9/hub-spares-skewers-c122/cannondale-hollowgram-crank-spindle-spacer-set-p17864/s53314?Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQiAx9mABhD0ARIsAEfpavSOXzxfv-3LUYXC9THasAL6gnwhedbIL1cfX7qwFrE7Pr1i_H0O3pwaAra6EALw_wcB
@TheRubiNaish 3 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels Thanks for answering, dude! Nice to see a content creator who reads the comments 😃 Greetings from Germany!
@TheRubiNaish 3 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels One more question though: are you sure you used 2 mm spacers? Because the 2.5 ones are the only I can find in all those Cannondale kits.
@lividlaika 3 жыл бұрын
Just weighed in my Alloy Topstone 2 with Grx 400 2-by at about 11 kg straight from the shop. It’s inspiring how much weight one could potentially shave off. Wondering where to start ?...
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
I have a video on my channel on tips to save weight. Check it out ;)
@totalcollapse8401 2 жыл бұрын
What did you upgrade? I have the same bike.
@fuchsy4498 3 жыл бұрын
great video, could you please add the weights of the parts to the Video description
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sorry, I won’t be able to as I will need to take the bike apart. Most of the weights are available online.
@fuchsy4498 3 жыл бұрын
@@TwistedWheels ok, that's understandable
@michaelscholl4541 4 жыл бұрын
Hey which framesize should I take? I am 181cm and inseam ~85cm
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Michael Scholl, hey, I’m 182 and size M fits me well. I’m using it with 90mm stem and seatpost with 0 setback.
@brody5211 4 жыл бұрын
Why did cannondale pick such a great colour for the very basic model ?
@TwistedWheels 4 жыл бұрын
To force DIY projects like that 🤣
@Nikita_Volokh 3 жыл бұрын
Добрый вечер, а в размере L сильно тяжелее будет или нет ? И ещё вопрос какой у вас рост ? Просто я где-то 187 и мне посоветовали купить в размере L ни сделал я ошибку что купил L а ни M ? Заранее благодарю за ответ
@TwistedWheels 3 жыл бұрын
Добрый, у меня рост 182см и рама М. Рама L не знаю, насколько будет тяжелее 🤷🏻♂️ На ваш рост наверное L нормально будет. Но тут сложно советовать, у всех разные пропорции
@seifusz Жыл бұрын
Can you post the upgrades you made? Thanks
@TwistedWheels Жыл бұрын
You can find them in the description of the video
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