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2022 Allied

BC40 Frameset

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.

Manufacturer Price

$4,495
Weight4.3 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
Wheels29″
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Summary

The Allied BC40 is a versatile trail bike praised for its USA-made quality, customizable options, and efficient performance. Its 120mm rear suspension and modern geometry make it capable on a variety of terrains, from XC racing to linking roads to singletrack. While it excels in pedaling efficiency and descending prowess, some note its front-end could be more forgiving on steep descents.

Pros
  • USA-made with customizable options

  • Efficient pedaling platform

  • 120mm rear suspension versatile for various terrains

  • Modern geometry for intuitive handling

  • High-quality build and paint options

Cons
  • Front-end less forgiving on steep descents

  • Higher starting price point

  • Claimed frame weight slightly heavier than some competitors

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Our mission is to make the best, and the only way to make the best is to do it yourself.
Bicycling
The BC40 is a sprightly bike, adjacent to a modern cross-country racing bike.
Bicycling
The BC40 has many of the characteristics that would make it a great XC race bike, but it’s also so much more.
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Allied Cycle Works BC40 review: The modern marathon machine - Escape Collective

Dec 2023 · James Huang

The distillation of the perfect downcountry bike, as interpreted by boutique American builder Allied Cycle Works.

Highs
  • Truly incredible pedaling efficiency

  • Balanced handling

  • Excellent frame stiffness

  • Gorgeous lines

  • Heaps of options

  • Small-batch pedigree

  • Not as expensive as you think.

Lows
  • So-so small-bump compliance

  • Bottle clearance could be better

  • Only four sizes

  • Needlessly oversized cockpit.

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VeloNews
Review: All I want for Christmas is an Allied BC40

Dec 2022 · Betsy Welch

The playful, efficient, and capable mountain bike from Arkansas brought me so much joy to ride in 2022.

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LEA DAVISON’S CUSTOM ALLIED BC40

Nov 2022 · Allied Cycle Works

“I want to race, meet people, be competitive and have fun. I’ve already done so much. I’ve been to two Olympics, have two World Championship medals, raced on the World Cup scene for 20 years, and deserve some time to have fun and race my bike. This season has been a return to why I got into bike racing in the first place.”

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Singletracks
A Conversation About the Eye-Popping Allied BC40 Cross-Country Bike

Oct 2022 · Matt Miller

The Allied BC40 is a short travel 29er that's made for long distance singletrack rides and setting personal FKTs. We tested the bike on its home trails in Arkansas.

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Bicycling
Fast, Competitive, and Made in the USA: Bicycling Takes an Exclusive First Ride on Allied’s New BC40 Trail Bike

Jul 2022

The BC40 is Allied's new 120mm carbon full suspension trail bike with a racing edge. It is light and competitive even in the face of very stiff competition. And it’s made in the USA.

Highs
  • USA-made

  • 120mm or 100mm travel

  • Paint options

  • Descending prowess

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