State Carbon All-Road V2: The Democratization of Downtube Storage
State Bicycle Co. launches the Carbon All-Road V2. With downtube storage, UDH compatibility, and massive tire clearance, it brings high-end features to a $2,400 price point.
State Bicycle Co. has a knack for democratizing features that usually sit behind a $4,000 paywall. With the new Carbon All-Road V2, they are doing it again, specifically with the inclusion of downtube storage and UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) compatibility. It used to be that if you wanted a carbon frame with internal snack storage and future-proof derailleur standards, you were looking at top-tier frames from the big legacy brands. State offering this frameset at $1,400 feels like a correction in the market—a reminder that these manufacturing techniques shouldn't be exclusive to halo products.
The complete build ($2,400) is equally interesting, mostly because of the tire clearance. Being able to run 700c x 2.2″ rubber puts this firmly in "drop-bar mountain bike" territory. While the stock cable-actuated hydraulic brakes are a clear concession to keep the price down, the chassis itself looks incredibly capable. It’s a platform that invites you to buy in low and upgrade slowly, rather than financing a superbike you’re too afraid to scratch.
Curated Specifications
- Tire Clearance: 700c x 2.2″ (or 650b x 2.4″). This is massive. It effectively blurs the line between gravel and XC, giving you plenty of volume for rough singletrack.
- Standards: T47 BB & UDH. I love seeing this. T47 is the best of both worlds (threaded but large), and UDH means you can easily find replacement hangers or upgrade to SRAM’s T-Type Transmission later.
- Price: $2,399 Complete / $1,399 Frameset. In a world of five-figure gravel bikes, this is an aggressive value proposition.
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