Carbon fiber mountain bike frame on a workstand in a bike factory

Allied Cycle Works unveiled the BC40 on July 14, 2022. It is the company’s first full-suspension mountain bike, and its frame is built at the Allied factory in Rogers, Arkansas.

The name comes from the Back 40 trails near the factory. Bikerumor reported that it is Allied’s first bike designed completely in-house, including tooling, small parts and carbon layup.

The bike

  • A 120mm-travel, four-bar carbon frame weighing about 1,950 grams in size large.
  • Options for 100mm and 110mm setups, 29-inch wheels and clearance for 2.4-inch tires.
  • Framesets from $5,590 and complete bikes from $7,625.

“We have been able to double our in-house manufacturing capacity over these last two years while simultaneously developing the BC40.”

Drew Medlock, CEO, Allied Cycle Works

Bicycling magazine said the frames are manufactured, painted and assembled in Arkansas.

FAQ

Where is the BC40 built?

At Allied’s factory in Rogers, Arkansas.

How much travel does it have?

120mm, with 100mm and 110mm options.

What does it cost?

Framesets start at $5,590.