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Interesting people, must-see routes, and some tech thrown in from time to time.
![Which bike is right for you: ECHO or ABLE?](http://alliedcycleworks.com/cdn/shop/articles/able_vs_echo_1024x1024.jpg?v=1672873087)
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.](http://alliedcycleworks.com/cdn/shop/articles/DSC09160_1024x1024.jpg?v=1671025827)
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.](http://alliedcycleworks.com/cdn/shop/articles/MAV01873_1024x1024.jpg?v=1670290685)
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](http://alliedcycleworks.com/cdn/shop/articles/DSC04914_1024x1024.jpg?v=1670259332)
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
![MADE HERE: A SHIFT22 / BIG SUGAR FACTORY TOUR](http://alliedcycleworks.com/cdn/shop/articles/52442737207_2df4277b30_k_29d174c0-ba97-49d3-90ac-b595a6f27fe0_1024x1024.jpg?v=1668790494)
MADE HERE: A SHIFT22 / BIG SUGAR FACTORY TOUR
This past October, we had the pleasure of hosting attendees of the PeopleForBikes SHIFT22 bike industry conference at our factory. For participants of the conference and Big Sugar Gravel, it was an opportunity to share an up close and personal view of what it means to make high-end carbon bikes in our...
18 November, 2022
![PinkBike Field Test: BC40 – The Fun Race Bike](http://alliedcycleworks.com/cdn/shop/articles/unnamed_9eda32ed-0c38-4efc-b0a7-1f2517ab52a5_1024x1024.jpg?v=1668228541)
PinkBike Field Test: BC40 – The Fun Race Bike
Allied Cycle Works might not be as widely known as some other brands in this definitely-not-a-shootout group test, but they've actually been manufacturing carbon frames in their Northwest Arkansas factory since 2016. The 120mm-travel BC40 is their first mountain bike, though, and they're saying that the new 29er, ''blends XC...
11 November, 2022
![Overcoming - Lea Davison comes from behind at MTB Marathon National Championships](http://alliedcycleworks.com/cdn/shop/articles/MA3_1324_1024x1024.jpg?v=1668103102)
Overcoming - Lea Davison comes from behind at MTB Marathon National Championships
Lea Davison caps off an extraordinary season with what was one her biggest come from behind efforts of her career at the MTB Marathon National Championships. “I came in 3rd place, and I am THRILLED and incredibly proud of this result,” said a very excited Lea Davison. Lea had a...
10 November, 2022
![Gear Patrol Review – BC40 Lightweight XC Ripper](http://alliedcycleworks.com/cdn/shop/articles/unnamed_27ab38fd-4b50-4eb7-a72a-2d682912328a_1024x1024.jpg?v=1665429746)
Gear Patrol Review – BC40 Lightweight XC Ripper
"Before I got on the BC40, it had been nearly a year since I thought about Strava. I had decided I wasn’t going to worry about how fast or how far I went this summer, only whether or not I had fun riding my bike. The second I started turning...
04 October, 2022
![LEA DAVISON’S BC40 - HER TRUE COLORS SHINING THROUGH](http://alliedcycleworks.com/cdn/shop/articles/unnamed_1dae1fee-38a6-4c72-aca5-5d9c705bdbbc_1024x1024.jpg?v=1665407614)
LEA DAVISON’S BC40 - HER TRUE COLORS SHINING THROUGH
30 September, 2022