Originally Posted by
TimothyH
CAADX vs Topstone - comparing the 105 models...
List price is within $50.
The Topstone has lower gearing as it comes with FSA Adventure 46/30 cranks and 11/34 cassette. The CAADX comes with Cannondale Si w/ FSA Rings 48/32 cranks and 11/32 cassette.
The Topstone has Shimano flat mount hydro brakes while the CAADX has TRP Spyre C mechanical.
It looks like the CAADX has QR hubs in the rear. Can anyone confirm? The Topstone is 12mm thru axle front and rear.
The top tube and chainstays meet lower on the Topstone. The CAADX has much less sloped top tube and this will make it stiffer, no? Or is that just for carrying the bike during CX races?
Both have a Fabirc Radius Sport saddle. This is excellent.
The Topstone says it is dropper post ready. I don't know what that entails. Can someone explain how that is different?
Some bike dealers have a new 2019 model of the CAADX 105 listed as imminent (available for purchase within a week). This has some changes compared to the 2018 model, notably
hydraulic disc brakes, and a
46/36 chainset with the 11/34 cassette. It looks like it has QR in the rear.
See:
No idea why it seems to be listed only with European dealers, and why there's nothing about it on Cannondale's product pages. Puzzling. Could be "region locked"?