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Rides Made Here: Bentonville, AR

Rides Made Here: Bentonville, AR

THE MANY FACES OF DROP BAR CYCLING IN OUR HOMETOWN We say ALLIED bikes are Made Here. But what does that mean, really? Obviously, it means that we lay-up, cure, and finish our bikes here, literally, in the ALLIED Technology Center in Bentonville. But each ALLIED model is also Made...

25 May, 2023

The World’s Best Gravel is Made Here

The World’s Best Gravel is Made Here

OVER THE HILLS AND THROUGH THE HOLLERS OZ Gravel is saying what we already know: the world’s best gravel is Made Here. There’s no better way to experience the unique character of a landscape than to ride a bike through it. And if you’ve got the right bike, there’s no...

18 May, 2023

Payson McElveen at Mid South

Payson McElveen at Mid South

The man. The bike. Meet them both.

12 March, 2023

The Echo and our relentless pursuit of manufacturing excellence

The Echo and our relentless pursuit of manufacturing excellence

Blending our experience of what makes a beautiful riding bike with modern design and development tools and the ability to make it ourselves, we can bring together the art and science to deliver what we believe are the best bikes in the world. The best bikes use a blend of...

22 February, 2023

How To Apply GRAX

How To Apply GRAX

Whether you’re riding on tarmac, dirt, wet or dry, muddy or sloppy conditions, GRAX works and will last longer than your legs. In this article we'll show you how to keep your drive train running cleaner and faster for longer with GRAX with three easy steps.   GRAX is formulated...

10 January, 2023

Which bike is right for you:  ECHO or ABLE?

Which bike is right for you: ECHO or ABLE?

Having trouble choosing between these two models? In this article, we’ll help you break down the technical differences and nuances of both bikes.       Let’s begin with a few questions. What percentage of your ride is spent on pavement vs. mixed surfaces? Do you spend most of your...

22 December, 2022

Born From Rebellion, British Racing Green is not just for cars anymore.

Born From Rebellion, British Racing Green is not just for cars anymore.

British Racing Green represents a unique mix of high performance and heritage. While ALLIED may not have ties to its European origin, our culture is steeped in eurocentric bike racing. We can still recall the grainy, gritty footage and hear the roar of the crowd during the 83rd edition of...

14 December, 2022

Ben Delaney gets a behind the scenes  look at how Allied bikes are made.

Ben Delaney gets a behind the scenes look at how Allied bikes are made.

Sam Pickman, Director of Product and Engineering, takes Ben Delaney on a factory tour to learn how bikes are made and how couscous plays a role.

05 December, 2022

Our Finest Bike Gallery

Our Finest Bike Gallery

Our athletes, riders, and retailers from all over are often the inspiration for some of our best paint schemes. We are fortunate to share with them a mutual passion for bikes and the personalization that can go into each and every one of them. We've assembled a gallery of some...

05 December, 2022