Today marks the “end” of the modifications on this bike. The only original parts are the seat post and the frame triangle. Some of the changes were the result of a crash I got in and some of them were just changes I wanted. I use this bike as my commuter, for gravel day rides, and for light bike packing. I’ve always liked it but I think it’s finally where I want it to be.
Original Bike: 2021 Cannondale Topstone 4
Modifications:
Wheels: Hunt 4 Season
Tires: Specialized Pathfinder TLR 40mm (tubeless)
Fork: WSC Carbon Tapered Adventure Gravel Fork
Stem: Redshift Shockstop
Fenders: Portland Design Works All Metal Fenders (55mm width)
Handlebars: Zipp Service Course SL-70 XPLR
Bar Tape: Ergon BT Gravel Bar Tape
Seat: Specialized Power Comp
Rear Rack: Topeak Explorer 2.0 MTX Disc (may still replace this)
Fork Racks: Ortlieb Fork-Pack
Handlebar Bag: Routewerks Original Handlebar bag
Drivetrain:
Brakes, shifters, derailleurs: Shimano 105
Crankset: GRX 610 46/30
Cassette: Shimano 105 11-36
by zirknosam