For those who follow Phil Gaimon, State’s newest bike isn’t much of a secret. But, today marks the day that their new aero-road platform is officially available. As expected, the frame is full-featured, respectably light, and aggressively priced.
The new State Road frameset utilizes internal cable routing for a clean look. The frame can accommodate tires up to 32mm wide, allowing for modern tire fitment while keeping things focused on the road. And the new aero shape will cut through the wind, providing aero tech to the masses.
Mehdi Farsi, Co-Founder of State Bicycle Co., had this to say about the new frameset,
“With this Carbon Road, we’re trying to blur the lines between ‘entry level’ and real performance. Phil joked that he thinks Tadej could win the Tour on this frame, and that’s exactly the point.
This bike wouldn’t be out of place, built with SRAM Rival as a killer ‘starter’ carbon road bike, and then you look up, and you’ve got our sponsored guys building the same frameset with SRAM Red or Shimano Dura-Ace and going out there setting records. We want to cast a wide net with this one…let more people experience what it feels like to own a really nice road bike. At the end of the day, State has always made the stuff that gets me and our team genuinely excited to ride, and this is no different.” – Mehdi Farsi, Co-Founder of State Bicycle Co.
State Road Geometry
Modern Amenities
State Bikes focused on building the frameset with long-term ownership in mind, while still keeping it futureproof. They’ve incorporated a T47 threaded bottom bracket standard, with Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) compatibility.
These choices make future maintenance and component upgrades more straightforward. They do this while maintaining their famous accessible pricing structure along with their standard support and warranty coverage.
For this release, the State Road frameset will be limited to just a frameset. There are complete bikes planned for launch later this spring. The timing coincides with State Bicycle’s partnership with former pro cyclist Phil Gaimon.
Phil has recently set a new Strava record on Mauna Kea using the State Road platform. The Mauna Kea climb is widely recognized as one of the most challenging segments on the platform, making it a notable testing ground for the frameset’s capabilities.
State Road Retail & Detail
There are two layups available:
Retail: Standard Layup: $1,399.99
– Midnight Blue: Translucent paint with UD carbon layup underneath
– Panda Pearl: Pearl white paint with UD carbon accents
Retail: SL (Super Light) Layup: $1,699.99
– Raw Carbon – UV Treaded UD Carbon w/ oil slick decals ~300g lighter on average than the “Standard Model.”
Frameset Includes:
- Frame
- Fork
- Thru-axles
- Aero Carbon seatpost + hardware
Options:
- Headset: designed around an FSA No.55 option (including No.55R ACR-style solutions). (+49.99)
- Upgrade To Overfast Carbon Thru-Axles: 28g for the set offers a 54g weight saving over the standard alloy thru-axles (+199.99)
- Quick specs
- 5 Sizes: XS (45) • S (48) • M (51) • L (54) • XL (56)
- Tire clearance: up to 32mm
- Bottom bracket: T47 threaded (service-friendly and durability-focused)
- UDH compatible
Actual Weights:
- SL frame (M), no hardware: 820g
- Standard frame (M) Panda Pearl / Midnight Blue, no hardware: 1100g
- Hardware: 60g
- Fork: 396g uncut
**Weights can vary slightly by size, finish, and production variance**
For cyclists interested in building a custom setup or upgrading their current ride, the State Road frameset is an affordable option. It offers modern aero features without the premium pricing typically associated with framesets like this. All three frames are currently listed on the State website, but the Midnight Blue frame is currently showing as sold out. The other two are available though, and ready to ship.
