2022 Allied

BC40 Payson's Limited Edition BC40

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$14,000
Weight4.3 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
ForkRockShox SID Ultimate
ShockRockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetXX1 Eagle AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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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Reviews
Escape Collective
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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Pinkbike
Allied Cycle Works Announces Limited Edition BC40

Sep 2022 · Allied Cycle Works

Payson’s Limited Edition BC40 is an exact replica of his bike, complete with a SRAM Eagle XX1 AXS drivetrain, RockShox SID Ultimate Charger Race Day Remote fork, SID Luxe Ultimate Remote shock, Roval Control SL 29 XD carbon wheels, and Payson’s iconic San Juan custom paint job. .

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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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VeloNews
Allied releases its first ever mountain bike, the BC40

Jul 2022 · Betsy Welch

The Bentonville, Arkansas brand will make the cross-country race rig in-house; pros Payson McElveen and Lea Davison will debut the bike at Leadville

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Fork

RockShox SID Ultimate Charger Race Day RL Crown

Travel120mm

Shock

SID Luxe Ultimate RL

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Dub Threaded

Stem

Truvativ Atmos 6K 50MM

Handlebar

Truvativ Atmos Carbon Flat Bar

Saddle

Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb AXS 31.6

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Boost

Shifters

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Controller

Cassette

SRAM XG 1299 Eagle 10-52 Rainbow

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle Chain Rainbow 12SPD

Brakes

SRAM Ultimate Level - 160mm rear / 180mm front

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Roval Control SL 29 6BOLT XD

Tires

MAXXIS Rekon 29X2.40 WT EXO/TR/TW Tan Tire Set

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