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    Cannondale Topstone Gravel Ebike

    Bit of an update: I converted to Di2 (1x). I ended up mounting the di2 battery using a Shimano SM-BT1 external case. Due to the way the SM-BT1 mounts it initially needed to be installed above the Bosch battery along the downtube. If you try this normally at the seat tube bottle cage, the SM-BT1...
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    Cannondale Topstone Gravel Ebike

    Anyone convert to Di2? Loosely considering it. Challenge is where to house the battery. Would like to keep the dropper post, which then makes having an internal battery a bit of a challenge. (I do know the Topstone Neo 1 is wireless via AXS but I have no interest in going the XG cassette route.)
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    Cannondale Topstone Gravel Ebike

    I used one of these to mount the Kiox controls to the left of the stem. I cut the carbon down to size in order to not have it stick out so much. Link: Vinqliq carbon fiber extension on amazon Cockpit details: * FSA K-Wing AGX * Crank brothers highline dropper remote * Vinqliq CF mount (kiox...
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    Cannondale Topstone Gravel Ebike

    @Deacon Blues, What did you use to secure the SKS on the front? Just the default? (I've seen some "Lefty" adapters posted online or advertised but can't find anything recent or a reputable vendor offering them.)
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    Cannondale Topstone Gravel Ebike

    [Purion] Pros: * Costs nothing since it comes with the bike * Integrated display + control in single unit keeps things simple Cons: * Battery bars for level indication * Display is crude [Kiox] Pros: * Battery display as a % * Can provide TBT GPS directions with paired phone * Can function as...
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    Cannondale Topstone Gravel Ebike

    I picked up a Crank Brothers Highline/XC 60mm (27.2). The 60mm model was an open box and discounted about 40% under new one. It's a hair too short but I can live with it. (Frame size is small and I have stubby legs.) If I had to replace or go full price I would get a 80mm or 100mm as it gives a...
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    Second Battery Solution For Topstone Neo Carbon

    Currently investigating options. I have a small size frame. I haven't measured the battery yet but the available space at the top tube inside the triangle is only about 14". With 2x bottle cages that drops bags down to pencil types. Just guesstimating it looks like even for a relevate tangle XS...
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    Bought Cannondale Topstone Neo5

    The Kiox display comes with it's own topcap mount. You can get a k-edge one that sits in the same place, albeit lower but it's more money for almost the same thing. The Kiox control unit can re-use the purion mount. This means that just getting the retrofit kit should be all you need. Personally...
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    Cannondale Topstone Gravel Ebike

    Update: I upgraded to a Garbaruk 46t chainring and 11-46 cassette. First ride had about a mile up an MTB trail with a decent stretch of 15-22% grade climb. It wasn't bad at all. Getting up to speed on the flats was much easier than the stock 44 and the climbing felt easier than the 44/42 setup...
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    Cannondale Topstone Gravel Ebike

    I have a Ritchey WCS venturemax on my other bike. I'm positive the dropper remote would not have made it through the bends otherwise would have bought again. Definitely a great bar!
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    Cannondale Topstone Gravel Ebike

    Greetings! Just wanted to drop a note as I recently picked up my Topstone Neo Lefty. Picked it up about a month ago and absolutely love it. It's my second gravel bike. Lefty will now be dedicated to those offroad rides with my other gravel bike being permanently placed on the trainer. After...
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    Kiox Upgrade & Aero Handlebar Challenge - Control Unit Question

    Swap complete. Bike came with a Cannondale 3 40cm. Replaced with an FSA K-wing AGX carbon 44cm. Top mount is what came with the bike when it had a Purion display. Another pic for reference. The vinqliq mount wasn't tight enough by itself around the bars and needed a thin rubber shim (from...
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    Kiox Upgrade & Aero Handlebar Challenge - Control Unit Question

    The Kiox retrofit comes with a mount similar to the above. My issue was more with the control unit than display. (Purion control and display are a single unit; where Kiox control and display are separate.) After about a week and a half of taking things apart, looking at the "Supernova" mount...
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    Cost for Purion to Kiox upgrade?

    I bought my bike, the Kiox retrofit and the swap via REI. They charged for about 2 hours labor and ebike diagnostics. Since I have a drop bar ebike they also had to re-wrap the handlebars. Took about a week for turnaround.
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    Kiox Upgrade & Aero Handlebar Challenge - Control Unit Question

    Hi All, Hoping I can get some input on Kiox control unit mounting options. I picked up a Cannondale Topstone Neo lefty that came originally with a Purion display. After the first ride and being unable to have my left hand on much of the bar tops, decided that the placement of the unit was...
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