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I got my Cannondale CAADX in 2015 right before the gravel hype started. I've put WTB Riddler 37 on it and it's close to a gravel bike but a bit more direct and

I got my Cannondale CAADX in 2015 right before the gravel hype started. I've put WTB Riddler 37 on it and it's close to a gravel bike but a bit more direct and maneuverable - I love it. If I was in for a new bike right now, I'd be very tempted to get a Canyon Grail with electronic shifting though. After Cannondale's manufacturing error put me in the hospital for a night followed by a broad recall of a lot of their carbon fiber forks and they new minimalist logo I'm just not a fan of Cannondale anymore. But the Topstone is a great bike!

aix1 5y ago
Sorry to hear that you were affected by the fork defect. I hope there were no lasting effects from the injuries. I got Cannondale's recall email as I was flying to Kenya, with my CAADX, for a cycling trip. Was a bit nervous riding the bike, especially given the terrain, but in the end decided to risk it as I didn't want to curtail the trip. At the time I was wondering whether I was overreacting, and decided that I probably was. It is quite shocking to come across someone who personally suffered an accident due to the fault.