ALLIED ABLE Last Light LTD frameset standing on a reflective surface against a purple gradient backdrop, purple-to-black fade with coral splatter

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ALLIED ABLE Last Light LTD Frameset

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ALLIED ABLE carbon gravel frameset in Last Light paint, a purple-to-black fade with coral splatter, shown with fork, seatpost, and stem

    ALLIED ABLE Last Light LTD Frameset

    $5,200

    Payson's limited-edition ABLE frameset, finished in Last Light: a deep purple that fades to black, hit with coral splatter. Same race-proven ABLE carbon gravel platform, painted in-house in a small run. Build it your way, or let us build it for you.

    • ABLE carbon frame
    • ALLIED carbon seatpost
    • ST03 internally routed stem (0° / -8°)
    Frame Size
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    Race Fast. Go Wide.

    ABLE is the premier gravel race bike of choice for two essential reasons: speed and stability. Its racing-focused geometry and sleek tube shapes deliver quick, road-bike responsiveness, while lowered chainstays and clearance for 700x57mm tires give it near-MTB capability for the demands of modern gravel racing. Speed is nothing without control, and ABLE is a master of both.

    It’s the same platform Payson races on. The rest of the build is up to you.

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    Payson’s Colors. Our Paint.

    Payson came to us with the palette: deep purple, black and a hit of coral. Our Bentonville paint team brought it to life with a purple-to-black fade and hand-applied coral splatter. We call it Last Light. Each frame is painted individually, making every one slightly different.

    This year’s frame pairs colors you don’t often see together. Purple has been my favorite color in recent years, and coral adds a fun, surprising accent. I wasn’t sure the two would work together, but seeing the finished frame expanded how I think about what’s possible with color.
    Payson McElveen
    Geometry

    Unflinching confidence and performance in every gravel condition is what ABLE is all about. With race-focused rider positioning, nimble handling, and stable tracking, ABLE feels like a rocket when it’s time to hit the gas and planted when the tracks get rough.

    All units are in Millimeters or Degrees
    48 52 54 56 58 61
    a Stack 535 540 555 575 595 615
    b Reach 375 390 395 400 410 415
    c Effective top tube 518 534 554 564 580 591
    d Seat tube length 440 460 500 530 550 570
    e Head tube length 98 97 113 135 156 177
    f Head tube angle 69° 70.5° 70.5° 70.5° 70.5° 70.5°
    g Seat tube angle 75° 75° 74° 74° 74° 74°
    h Bottom bracket drop 80 80 80 80 80 80
    i Chainstay length 435 435 435 435 435 435
    j Fork length 410 410 410 410 410 410
    k Wheelbase 1036 1039 1049 1061 1078 1090
    l Standover height 736 752 787 812 832 852
    m Fork rake 55 55 55 55 55 55
    n Front center 609 611 622 633 651 663
    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.

    48 Reach: 375mm
    150cm 4'11" - 160cm 5'3"
    52 Reach: 390mm
    157cm 5'2" - 172cm 5'8"
    54 Reach: 395mm
    170cm 5'7" - 177cm 5'10"
    56 Reach: 400mm
    175cm 5'9" - 182cm 6'0"
    58 Reach: 410mm
    180cm 5'11" - 188cm 6'2"
    61 Reach: 415mm
    182cm 6'0" - 195cm 6'4"
    Frequently Asked Questions

    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.

    29 x 2.25/57mm MEASURED Width  (Note: tire manufacturers measure differently, so it’s best to use calipers to check that the tire isn’t over 57mm wide). For more details, see our compatibility guide here.

    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 Stem ST03 Tutorial

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