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06-11-20, 02:38 PM

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Steve B.

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Originally Posted by Grasschopper

Topstone is really a poor design decision by Cannondale. Too little clearance and the geometry is just that of the Synapse...so a road bike. If it fits your terrain and riding style it could be fine...I really wanted it when it came out and then I did more research and was disapointed.

I assume you are talking about the carbon Topstone ?.

Tire clearance on the aluminum is better, I run 45mm WTB Riddlers with no clearance issues.

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