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State Bicycle Co‘s 4130 All-Road bike just got a bit zippier with a new flat bar model. This new setup comes in the pictured pearl finish and a black frame model, can be sold with either 650b or 700c wheels, and a 1×11 drive train, all for $899.99. The new 4130 All-Road Flat Bar is in stock and shipping today from State Bicycle Co.

This week’s Readers’ Rides comes from Christopher in NYC and his Surly Midnight Special which he customized. It’s a real beaut, so let’s check it out in detail below!

State Bicycle Co is based in Arizona, aka the copper state, so it makes sense their in-demand 4130 All-Road would get an updated paint coating to match the state’s beloved mineral called “Copper Brown.” Yet if that color ain’t doing it for you, there’s also a “Black Canyon” version…

The 4130 All-Road can be built out with either 700c or rugged 650b, an 11-speed drivetrain, and accessory mounts galore. You can switch between 700 or 650b wheels with ease, making the 4130 All-Road a very versatile and affordable option. Best of all, these bikes are in stock now. Yep. No wait list here!

Specs:
4130 Chromoly Steel Frame and Fork, 12×100/12×142 thru-axles
4 sizes XS-L, fit riders from 5’1” to 6’5”
Two Wheel Set Options:
700c: Tubeless Compatible Wheelset w/ Vittoria Terreno Zero 38c Tires
650b: Tubeless Compatible Wheelset w/ Vittoria Barzo 2.1″ Tires
Custom State Bicycle Co. All-Road 1 Bars
Brakes – Promax DSK-300R Flat Mount Disc
Drivetrain- State Bicycle Co. All-Road 1 (1×11 Drivetrain)
Crank – State Bicycle Co. All-Road 1 (42t)
Cassette – 11-42t
MSRP: $899.99
Add BOTH 700c and 650b wheelsets for $389.99
Frameset MSRP: $429.99

See more at State Bicycle Co.

Making bikes has been difficult with the pandemic halting raw material production and making it difficult to build bikes in the USA but after a year-long hiatus, VYNL Bikes is back with three frame models, all US-made from 7005 aluminum tubing and in three models: rim brake road, disc road, and gravel disc. Each frame can be coated in dozens of color options and finishes, making your bike unique. Head on over to familiarize yourself with the new VYNL lineup!

Fara Cycling has designed an all-road bike with complete integration of bikepacking bags. This frame is designed to accept custom bags by the brand Roswheel, utilizing their lightweight and waterproof welded technology. Fara then paired these bags with an attachment system by Fidlock allowing them to completely eliminate straps.

The base price of the new F/AR will be €3499 with R8020, Fulcrum Rapid Red 300 wheelset, and 3T ErgoNova Pro Cockpit. See more details at Fara Cycling.

Australia’s Curve Cycles have been pursuing an expansive catalog of titanium bikes since the brands inception. The latest model is the Belgie Ultra, a titanium all road endurance bike. After their sponsored rider Jesse Carlsson’s winning ride during the 2015 Trans Am Bike Race, Curve wanted to take the Belgie name further and capture the spirit of Australian endurance cycling, so they designed the Belgie Spirit to take on the 5,545km Indian Pacific Wheel Race and celebrate the rich history of the Australian Overlanders from the 1890s. The Belgie Ultra is a lighter and sleeker sibling to the original Belgie Spirit.

Head on over to Curve Cycling to see all the updates, pricing, and availability. Lookin’ good, mates!

For $899, the new limited edition State Bicycle Co and Bicycle Nomad (Erick Cedeño) 4130 All-Road look to bring a steel chassis gravel bike to the masses for not a lot of coin. Built on State’s 4130 All-Road platform, the customer can choose either a 700 or 650b wheelset or buy both wheelsets for an $349.99 upchage. This includes both the wheels themselves but also brake rotors, cassette, tires, and tubes.

Only 100 of these Bicycle Nomad edition All-Road bikes will be available to the public.

State Bicycle Co x Bicycle Nomad edition 4130 All-Road Highlights:
4130 Chromoly Steel Frame and Fork, 12×100/12×142 thru-axles
4 sizes- XS-Lg to fit riders from 5’1” to 6’5”
Two Wheel Set Options:
Tubeless Capable 700c Wheel Set
Tubeless Capable 650b Wheel Set
$349 BOTH option: Get both above wheels w/ addition tires, tubes, cassette, and rotors. Everything you need to switch back and forth in minutes!
Bars- Custom State Bicycle Co. All-Road 1
Brakes- Promax DSK-300R Flat Mount disc
Drivetrain- State Bicycle Co. All-Road 1 (1×11 Drive Train)
Crank – State Bicycle Co. All-Road 1 (42t)
Cassette – 11-42t
MSRP: $899.99
Available to Pre-Order for December Delivery

See more at State Bicycle Co.

This week’s Readers’ Rides is a little different! Drew Devereux built this folding all-road bike in his garage with common tools. It’s a real hoot, so let’s look at it in detail below!

With the ever-increasing popularity of gravel and all-road bikes, State Bicycle Co’s latest model is yet another geared bike, with a bit of versatility and affordability built-in.

6061 Black Label All-Road Frame

The Black Label All-Road frame is made from 6061 aluminum and uses thru-axles with 100/142 spacing, with plenty of tire clearance (700×45 or 650×50) opening the door for various wheel and tire size combinations.

Monster Fork Option:

This new Monster fork is compatible with the 6061 Black Label All-Road and steel 4130 All-Road bikes. Featuring “3-pack” mounts on each blade for racks, bottles and accessories, the Monster fork also has fender mounts and a front crown mount for racks, dynamo lights and anything else deemed necessary for adventure. Available as a retrofit for the 4130 All-Road or as a $179.99 option on the 6061 Black Label All-Road, the Monster fork is an ally for your next big ride.

Specs:
-6061 Alloy Frame, Tapered Head Tube, Rear Thru-Axle, Internal Cable Routing, 2x Bottle cage mounts and fender mounts.
-Full-Carbon Fork with fender and mid-blade rack mounts, 12×100 thru-axle and internal brake routing
-Drivetrain- 40×11-42, SRAM Apex with State 1x Crankset.
-Brakes: Tektro mechanical
-Wheels: Tubeless-ready, Vittoria Terreno 700×38 or 650×47 tubeless-ready tires
-MONSTER FORK Option: full carbon with “3-pack” mounts, crown mount and fender mounts, internal -brake routing, 12×100 axle

$1399.99 Complete (with 650b or 700c wheel choice)
“+Both” wheelsets add-on $349.99
Frameset: $679.99
“Swap” to Monster Fork $179.99

See more at State Bicycle Co.

PEdALED recently launched the Jary collection and within this robust catalog of new pieces lies this beautiful All-Road Hooded Merino Jersey.

This jersey is made from a merino wool blend for natural breathability, durability, and body-heat regulation. It also incorporates ripstop chest panels to combat cold wind and keep your core temperature in check while also protecting against scratchy plants in the woods. The balaclava-style hood keeps the cold off your head and face, coupled with windproof cuffs to keep unwanted gusts out.

The entire Jary collection is a looser-fit, allowing you to layer up and dress more casually. These are designed in Japan and made in Italy.

The All-Road Hooded Merino Jersey retails for $180 at PEdALED.

While PEdAL ED might be best known for its luxurious, form-fitting lycra attire, the brand has just released a more relaxed line of cycling apparel dubbed the Jary collection. This includes a short-sleeve merino t-shirt, a long-sleeve merino t, jacket, and riding shorts. The entire kit looks great with vibrant colors and a fit more in-tune with casual dirt rides to bikepacking. If I do say so myself, this is the best looking launch from the brand and I can’t wait to see some of it in person. Head to PEdAL ED now to check it out and see more photos below.

With more and more of the bigger brands going to consumer-direct, other smaller brands are growing out of this new model, offering complete bikes with substantial build kits, in modern geometries, straight to the consumer’s door. Ocoee Bikes has adopted this business practice with three platforms currently; all-road with the Baseline, gravel with the Boundary, and MTB with the Seclud model. Each bike comes in a variety of build kit options, colors, and sizing, allowing the consumer to pick the bike that suits their needs best. Now, this business model does come with some downsides. One of which being by cutting out the middleman – aka the LBS – it will put more pressure on existing shops to adapt to the changing market, something that older shops will have a hard time adjusting to. Another issue is being able to ride one of these bikes before you buy one.

The bike industry moves in cycles, what’s old is oftentimes presented as new. These throwbacks are maddening for old timers, but can be exciting for newer cyclists. It wasn’t long ago that Tomac made waves in mountain bike races with his unique style: drop bars on an mountain bike. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a number of drop bar bikes with front suspension forks and now, it’s Bombtrack’s turn to throw their cap in the ring. The Hook ADV utilizes 40mm of front suspension from MRP, paired with a dropper post from KS to liven up your dirt road or singletrack rides.

The Hook ADV will land between end of September and end of October 2018. Contact your local Bombtrack dealer or distributor for more information and see more photos below.

With two models, the Libre DL and Libre, Kona has released their most accomplished all-road bike to date. Both models feature carbon frames with adjusted build kits and are priced at $3,999 and $2,999 respectively. Head to Kona for more, your local dealer to check one out in person, and see the tech details in the above video.