XC RACE

BC40
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THE BC40 HOLIDAY SALE

Less to spend. More to ride. Through December 31, save 25% on select BC40 complete bikes, and even bigger savings on stock framesets. Built for the sharp end of an XC race and the long way home, BC40 delivers performance well beyond the course tape. Choose from three race-ready builds, or start with a frameset and make it your own.

Race. Play. BC40.

Category

XC RACE

Travel

120MM

Material

Carbon

Frame Weight

1950g (Size L)

BC40 Build Kits

NO TRAIL UNTURNED

Inspired by the rocky surfaces, dynamic corners, and punchy climbs of our legendary Back 40 trail, BC40 is a second-to-none modern XC racing bike with legs to take on much bigger trails. Its lightweight, high-performance carbon frame and progressive geometry deliver fast accelerations and race-day sharpness. Its World Cup talent extends to the 120mm suspension travel that also sets it up as a do-it-all weekend trail sled, delivering uncanny levels of control and confidence beyond its category.

CHOSEN BY THE BEST

World Cup athlete and World Champion Kate Courtney trusts BC40 to race to peak performances every time she takes to the start line. And no matter the build you chose on your BC40, you’ll experience the same high-performance frame ridden by the world’s best. 

I was blown away from my first ride. BC40 ticked all the boxes of what I was looking for in a race bike, in particular, a stiffer platform with improved pedaling efficiency.
Kate Courtney

Key Features

The BC40 is now 100g lighter than before. In fact, by optimizing its carbon laminate schedule to carve out any excess weight, we’ve made the frameset stiffer all around, too, without sacrificing any of BC40’s renowned strength. That means all the power you’re putting down gets into the ground as you fly up the climbs.

Along with the laminate optimization, we’ve made some behind-the-scenes upgrades to the BC40 bottom bracket and main pivot. Both changes involve co-molded aluminum parts that ease maintenance and increase durability. The new bottom bracket allows easier access for cable routing - a boon to home and shop mechanics alike.

The BC40 gets its long awaited chainguide. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference. While clutch-type derailleurs and narrow/wide chainrings do an admirable job with chain retention, sometimes one needs that little bit more confidence. This chainguide bolts right to the existing receiver on the pivot axle. Max 34t chainring.

DUET is a handlebar and stem system that rivals or surpasses the weight of most one-piece cockpit systems, yet you still get the adjustability of a traditional two-piece system. Both bar and stem are among the very lightest in the market. The 780mm DUET Handlebar paired with the 50mm DUET Stem totals a scant 199 grams.

We love custom paint. And we hope you do, too. To give your BC40 a one-of-a-kind look on the trails, select "custom" in the paint selection at checkout. You'll have access to the complete color wheel and an experienced design team of artistic pros who will work with you to create your rolling masterpiece.

LET’S TALK BIKES

From finding the right fit to dialing in every detail of your build, our team is here to help. Tell us how you like to spend your time on two wheels, and we’ll help you build an ALLIED made for the rides you’re chasing.

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Geometry

For optimal performance and control on fast and technical tracks, BC40 uses a slack head tube angle and a long front-to-center measurement. The result is geometry that positions the rider further behind the front wheel for world-class ride quality and predictable handling, no matter how hard you push it.

Technical drawing of a MTB bicycle frame with labeled parts on a white background
All units are in Millimeters or Degrees
SM MD LG XL
a Stack 598 609 622 633
b Reach 420 445 475 501
c Effective top tube 569 596 630 659
d Seat tube length 395 420 450 500
e Head tube length 95 105 120 135
f Head tube angle 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5°
g Seat tube angle 76° 76° 76° 76°
h Bottom bracket drop 40 40 40 40
i Chainstay length 435 435 435 435
k Wheelbase 1145 1174 1210 1241
m Fork rake 44 44 44 44
n Front center 710 739 778 806
o Wheel size 29 29 29 29
Size Guide

This chart offers a general size recommendation based on height. Since fit is personal, our team can help dial in the right size using your measurements and current bike geometry. Contact us at support@alliedcycleworks.com for a custom fit recommendation.

Small Reach: 420mm
157cm 5'2" - 167cm 5'7"
Medium Reach: 445mm
162cm 5'6" - 177cm 5'10"
Large Reach: 475mm
172cm 5'9" - 188cm 6'0"
X-Large Reach: 501mm
180cm 5'11" - 195cm 6'5"
Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll find detailed FAQs, sizing guidance, and support resources in our Help Center.

Quite simply, we love mountain biking.  It’s in our DNA, and we are lucky enough to live/work in the mountain bike mecca of NWA.  Just like the ECHO and ABLE, we built a bike that we wanted to ride, inspired by our local terrain and the demands our athletes require to perform at the highest level.

We try our best to accommodate custom options. Please reach out to us and we will let you know if it is possible and give you a quote.

Yes, all of our bikes and models ship set up tubeless with Orange Seal sealant.

No, since everyone's proportions are different, we prefer to have a human involved. Please email our fitting team at support@alliedcycleworks.com and we will custom fit you via your measurements and current bike geometry.

See exploded view HERE

The BC40 is set up with and designed around 120mm travel front and rear. It can also be set up with 110mm or 100mm options by utilizing different fork and shock options. You will see our athletes using the BC40 in 100mm travel mode for races like Leadville this summer.

The BC40 frame was designed, prototyped, and fully tested in-house at our factory in Bentonville, AR.  The carbon layup and molding on the front and rear triangles take place at an external factory based in Asia. Each raw carbon part produced at the external factory undergoes a rigorous in-house quality inspection and paint preparation to ensure the highest standards. The suspension link, brake mount, and DUET stem are manufactured fully in-house at our Bentonville location. Finally, the frame is custom-painted and assembled to each customer’s unique order at our Bentonville facility, and goes through a final inspection and test ride before leaving the factory.

29x2.4” on all sizes.

We will offer options with SRAM, Shimano, Fox and RockShox so each rider can build their own dream bike.

Target frame weight including Sid Luxe Ultimate shock is 1950g/4.3lbs for size L; final weight will vary depending on size and paint option selected.

Like all ALLIED bikes, the BC40 is built to customer order. Each rider can choose from one of our many base and logo color options. Additionally, we hope to offer a couple of our athletes’ custom paint jobs as limited editions.

See attached for the BC40 Geo and Frame Specs.

All frame sizes have a 705mm (27.8") standover measured from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the top tube.

Please reference our BC40 Saddle Height Guide for minimum and maximum saddle heights per dropper length.

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73mm English Threaded BSA

We spec it around the Chris King Dropset 3:

  • 41mm 45x45 upper bearing
  • 52mm 36x45 lower bearing

Two! One of any size on the downtube, and one 21oz or less on the seat tube. Double-check that your lid doesn't rub the shock mount and the base doesn't touch the downtube—you don't want it to rub your beautiful paint!

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BC40 Exploded Schematic 1 BC40 Torque and Grease Protocol