![]() A common material for production bikes, 4130 boasts a high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, vibration damping-the list goes on. Starting with frame material, the numerical model name corresponds to the frame and fork’s 4130 Chromoly steel tubing construction (carbon Monster Fork upgrade fork pictured here). State advertises the 4130 All-Road as their “most capable bike ever.” And for good reason. Continue reading for my thoughts on this capable machine… During that fleeting window of availability, I got my hands on one for this review and, over the past six months, have been logging long gravel rides, some singletrack shreds, and daily commutes. ![]() In early 2022, State launched the 4130 All-Road with a SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS build kit for $1,999 and, if you were a prospective customer watching State’s website, you’d have noticed they sold out fast and have seen limited restocks. Positioned as a versatile and well-equipped steel adventure bike, the 4130 fits 700c or 650b wheels with ample tire clearance, accepts drop or flat bars, boasts plenty of accessory mounts, and is designed around a comfortable geometry-for only $899! One bike in their lineup caught my attention a while back, the 4130 All-Road. While the brand still focuses on affordability and accessibility, its product offerings have expanded to include: lightweight road bikes, steel gravel bikes, coaster brake cruisers, electric bikes, apparel, and accessories. In their ten years of mostly direct-to-consumer bike business since, State has grown exponentially and now occupies a large warehouse/office in downtown Phoenix where they store and ship hundreds of bikes each month. Founded in the college town of Tempe, AZ, State Bicycle Company started out selling affordable fixed-gear bikes and geared townies for college students and commuters.
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