State Bicycle Co 4130 ALL-ROAD – BLACK CANYON Bike

A go-to brand for us when it comes to bicycles is definitely State Bicycle Co and we always sit up and take notice of their latest steeds to leave the production line – particularly when they have the sort of stealthy style and awesomeness of this 4130 ALL-ROAD – BLACK CANYON Bike. Gloriously old school in its design, this classy looking offering from State Bicycle Co has got your back wherever your two-wheeled adventures take you and ensure you will travel in style whether it’s a backcountry dirt track or a urban commute to work.

The State Bicycle Co 4130 ALL-ROAD – BLACK CANYON Bike is priced at $899 and it is billed as the brand’s most capable bike ever – which is saying something if you’re familiar with previous releases from this California based brand. It is versatile in the extreme and you can even make it 2-bikes-in-1 by selecting “both” as your wheel set choice and State Bicycle Co will send you a 2nd pair of wheels, tires, tubes, rotors, and cassettes for easy back-and-forth switching between 700c / 650b.

ROAD TO ADVENTURE

Built for adventures both big and small, the State Bicycle Co 4130 ALL-ROAD – BLACK CANYON Bike doesn’t just look the part – it is almost made from high quality materials to ensure it won’t let you down when push comes to shove. It is capable of delivering all of the same advantages of advanced-gravel technology at an accessible price point so there’s no arguing you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck considering you’re getting change from $1k with this one. Featuring a rugged 4130 Chromoly Steel Frame / Fork w/ plenty of cargo mounts, the choice wheels (thru-axle): 700c with “slick” tires or 650b with knobby tires, 11speed drive-train, and disc-brakes, it is one mighty capable performer.

Quality is abundant throughout with the State Bicycle Co 4130 ALL-ROAD – BLACK CANYON Bike ($899) and you’ll not find many other bikes that can come close to offering what this one does for the same price point. Some of the stand out features of this epic release from State Bicycle Co includes 4130 Chromoly Steel with Thru-Axle Dropouts (100mm fork spacing) and 5 sets of mounts for water bottles, accessories, fenders or racks and you can even add the Carbon fibre “Monster Fork” for $299.99 if you want to knock things up a notch from a visual and performance perspective.

The “Monster Fork” is specifically designed for self-supported tours and races where carrying more water and gear is a necessity so if you take your cycling seriously, it might be an upgrade worth making. The Monster Fork has the same disc brake flat-mounts and thru axle dropouts to interchange wheels. The fork also features “3-pack” mounts on each blade for racks, water bottles, and accessory cages. The Monster Fork also has fender mounts and a crown mount for racks or dynamo lights. After an adventure ready back for all your two-wheeled excursions in 2022? The State Bicycle Co 4130 ALL-ROAD – BLACK CANYON Bike will tick all of the right boxes.

Leo Davie
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