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State Launches Affordable Carbon All-Road V2 with Modern Design and Old-Timey Pricing

State Bicycles Carbon All-Road V2 hero?(Photos / State Bicycles)
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Arizona’s State Bicycle Co. has just launched its Carbon All-Road V2 for 2025. Keeping to the tradition of offering great bikes at great prices, the new State Carbon All-Road targets gravel and adventure cyclists who want performance on a budget.

State Bicycles Carbon All-Road V2 first pic
(Photos / State Bicycles)

But the news here is the pricing, so let’s cover that real quick.

The Carbon All-Road V2 frame-and-fork package comes in at just $1,399.99. Or, you can get a complete bike for just $2,399.99. There is even an option to upgrade components, but more on that later.

The bike accommodates both 700c x 2.2″ and 650b x 2.4″ tires. It also sports modern design standards like UDH compatibility and a T47 threaded bottom bracket.

State Bicycles Carbon All-Road V2 bottom bracket

The frame includes a magnetic downtube storage box with neoprene cases for tools and tubes, plus multiple mounting points across the frame and fork for bikepacking gear.

State Bicycles Carbon All-Road V2 storage

The complete bike gets several component upgrades for 2025, as well. The drivetrain moves from 11-speed to 12-speed with an 11-46T cassette and 40T chainring, while cable-actuated hydraulic brakes become standard equipment (previously a $99 upgrade).

State Bicycles Carbon All-Road V2 fork

Wheelsets get wider rims, 23mm for 700c and 25mm for 650. The wheels also have increased spoke counts from 28 to 32, as well as upgraded hubs with four sealed bearings instead of two.

State Bicycles Carbon All-Road V2 handlebars

The handlebar now features a more pronounced 33-degree flare compared to the previous 15-degree design.

State Carbon All-Road V2 Geo

Sizes range from XS (riders 5’1″ to 5’6″) to XL (riders 6’0″ to 6’4″)

State Bicycles Carbon All-Road V2 geo

What About the Upgrades

State Bicycles Carbon All-Road V2 wall

State offers multiple upgrade paths for different riding styles and budgets. Wheel upgrades include DT Swiss alloy options for $450. And there’s an Enve carbon wheel upgrade for $999 (down from $1,400 retail).

Drivetrain modifications range from a simple cassette upgrade to 11-50T gearing for only $59.99. Or run full wireless electronic shifting with SRAM APEX XPLR AXS systems for an extra $899-$999.

State Bicycles Carbon All-Road V2 back side

The bike’s “best of both worlds” cable routing provides clean aesthetics while maintaining serviceability, and riders can opt for fully internal routing with compatible cockpit systems.

Versatility is a good thing, and the Carbon All-Road targets riders seeking versatility across gravel, adventure, and light bikepacking applications. Its geometry balances efficiency for longer rides with stability on rough terrain, while the various upgrade options let cyclists customise the bike’s capabilities without starting from scratch.

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sirbikealot
sirbikealot
3 days ago

has anybody done a long term review on the performance of these “house brand” shifters and derailleurs?

Grillis
Grillis
3 days ago
Reply to  sirbikealot

They’re all just Sensah components rebranded for State. I ran the Empire Pro groupset on my CX-converted-for-gravel bike for a couple years before getting a gravel specific bike. This bike was mostly used in the pnw from Oct-Mar. I found durability of the components to be “ok”. Other than one pulley-wheel bolt that stripped, everything worked pretty seamlessly with regular cleaning and maintenance (caveat: I used higher quality cables and housing than stock). Though, I personally hated the shifters, especially descending on rough terrain (roads/trails). For that reason I would never get them again.

arm85
arm85
3 days ago

Still too expensive at $2400. For that price you can find a name brand carbon fiber gravel bikes on sale with nice components. I picked up new Salsa Warbird for that much. Also, I wish they would change their name to something better sounding than “State”.

luddite
luddite
3 days ago

“best of both worlds” cable routing still looks like it goes through the upper headset bearing, so is, in fact, the worst of all possible choices. Maintenance PITA, not enough cable slack to remove bars for my flight case.

Grillis
Grillis
3 days ago
Reply to  luddite

Well, it doesn’t go through the stem. Maybe still not the best, not definitely not the worst. This way you can also leave the housing a little longer if you plan to travel with it.

Cody
Cody
1 day ago

The frame actually looks pretty sleek, but the entire aesthetic is ruined by that saddle. Looks like something pulled off a Walmart Huffy from 2005

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