Stories
Interesting people, must-see routes, and some tech thrown in from time to time.
Life Outside the Tape
LEA DAVISON ON RETIREMENT, COACHING, AND FINALLY SAYING YES TO MARGARITAS. She’s top-10’d the Olympics. She’s podiumed at Worlds. She’s now a US national team coach. Hell, she’s even got a TED Talk. Mountain-bike maven Lea Davison’s career doesn’t leave many boxes unchecked, but it was still something of a...
31 August, 2023
Rides Made Here: Bentonville, AR
THE MANY FACES OF DROP BAR CYCLING IN OUR HOMETOWN We say ALLIED bikes are Made Here. But what does that mean, really? Obviously, it means that we lay-up, cure, and finish our bikes here, literally, in the ALLIED Technology Center in Bentonville. But each ALLIED model is also Made...
25 May, 2023
The World’s Best Gravel is Made Here
OVER THE HILLS AND THROUGH THE HOLLERS OZ Gravel is saying what we already know: the world’s best gravel is Made Here. There’s no better way to experience the unique character of a landscape than to ride a bike through it. And if you’ve got the right bike, there’s no...
18 May, 2023
The Echo and our relentless pursuit of manufacturing excellence
Blending our experience of what makes a beautiful riding bike with modern design and development tools and the ability to make it ourselves, we can bring together the art and science to deliver what we believe are the best bikes in the world. The best bikes use a blend of...
22 February, 2023
How To Apply GRAX
Whether you’re riding on tarmac, dirt, wet or dry, muddy or sloppy conditions, GRAX works and will last longer than your legs. In this article we'll show you how to keep your drive train running cleaner and faster for longer with GRAX with three easy steps. GRAX is formulated...
10 January, 2023
Which bike is right for you: ECHO or ABLE?
Having trouble choosing between these two models? In this article, we’ll help you break down the technical differences and nuances of both bikes. Let’s begin with a few questions. What percentage of your ride is spent on pavement vs. mixed surfaces? Do you spend most of your...
22 December, 2022
Born From Rebellion, British Racing Green is not just for cars anymore.
British Racing Green represents a unique mix of high performance and heritage. While ALLIED may not have ties to its European origin, our culture is steeped in eurocentric bike racing. We can still recall the grainy, gritty footage and hear the roar of the crowd during the 83rd edition of...
14 December, 2022