I typically ride MTB and love it. But I like riding and have a lot of friends who gravel around where I live. So want an opinion on this bike as a first bike. It’s a cannondale Topstone 5 2021. It’s used but the game looks good. Everything mechanically works well. Thought comments suggestions appreciated to get started. Thanks!
by BurnsyK16
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That looks like it is a very large sized bike, probably a 61 or 64cm frame. If you aren’t well over 6ft or have very long legs & arms for your height, then it is 100% the wrong bike for you.
Bike size and decent bike fit matters over anything else.
What’s the spec on the bike? If it’s in budget and it fits, it appears to be a very nice ride! I have a Specialized Diverge and just swap gravel and road wheels depending on the terrain I plan to ride.