Stories
Interesting people, must-see routes, and some tech thrown in from time to time.

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
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?
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.
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.
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 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
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
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
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