Updated Allied ABLE Gravel Bike Takes Big Tires & Speed Seriously

Why Allied frameworks went to Asia for its new gravel frame layup

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (BRAIN) — Allied Cycle Works' parent company, HIA Velo, was founded in 2016 as a domestic carbon fiber manufacturer, originally re-purposing equipment acquired from Montreal's bankrupt manufacturer Guru Cycles. The brand, now backed by a Walton family investment group, has received considerable media attention for its U.S. production over the years. But for its latest gravel bike being introduced Tuesday, along with its BC40 cr…

Updated Allied ABLE Gravel Bike Takes Big Tires & Speed Seriously

Allied Cycle Works pulled the wraps off the next-generation ABLE gravel bike, their modern gravel speed machine. Narrow where it needs to be, aero shaping, and fits up to 57mm (2.3″) tires. It hits all the in-vogue gravel hotness. Allied says this isn’t just a refresh—it’s a ground-up redesign. (Photos: Allied) Aimed at tackling today’s fastest, roughest courses with more speed, capability, and versatility than ever before. Available as a frames…