Able FAQs

700 x 45mm is the smallest tire we recommend for handling characteristics and safety. Any smaller would lower the bottom bracket and increase the risk of pedal strikes in corners and off road.

The ABLE frame was designed, proto-typed and fully tested in-house at our factory in Rogers, AR.  The carbon lay-up and molding on the front triangle and rear triangle 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 ST03 stem is manufactured fully in-house at our Rogers location.   Finally, the frame is custom-painted and assembled to each customer’s unique order at our Rogers facility, then goes through a final inspection and test ride before leaving the factory. You can read more about our manufacturing updates here.

No, the ABLE frame is purposely designed for 1x to maximize tire clearance with the shortest chainstay possible.

Wolftooth Premium IS41/52 with a custom dust-cap and spacers to match our STO3 stem design. If you are running a standard externally routed stem, it will also accommodate any IS41/52 headset like Chris King Dropset 3.

Yes, it can fit gravel-specific forks from Rockshox, Fox, and Cane Creek. You will need to use a standard stem and ported Eagle cable guide.  Keep in mind, most suspension forks will limit tire clearance per the recommendation of the fork manufacturer.

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

Up to 50 tooth in the front using a SRAM Wide, or GRX 1x cranksets.

Yes, please select 'Custom' for the paint option when your purchase your ABLE and we will follow up to confirm what paint option you are looking for. Keep in mind, the $750 is the starting price for custom paint, which covers the cost of matching most standard auto paint colors, but additional colors, complex colors and design work will incur additional labor and materials costs that we will quote.

We do offer a version of the ABLE with externally routed ABLE fork for the front brake, and an Eagle with external cable port for the rear brake, and standard IS41/52 headset compatible with standard stems.

No, the ABLE is designed for wireless electronic drivetrains only, with or without our internal stem.

68mm English Threaded with spacing for Wide cranks.

Check out the ST03 video tutorial below.

ALLIED ABLE FS09 Frameset Exploded

ALLIED ABLE FS09 Storage Box Assembly

ALLIED ST03 Stem Exploded

ALLIED SP02 Seatpost Exploded