Introducing The 2025 State Carbon All-Road, “Affordable & Evolved Off Road Performance”

2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road

State Bicycle Co. is back in the carbon gravel game with new offerings for the 2025 drop bar season. The latest Carbon All Road is tougher, more refined, and ready to push the boundaries of adventure cycling even further. With significant upgrades in versatility, performance, and design, this new Carbon All-Road establishes a new benchmark in the gravel and adventure bike space, all while maintaining the exceptional value that State is known for. – State Bicycle Company

2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road

The 2025 Carbon All-Road improves every aspect of the original, making it faster, more capable, and even more fun to ride. Highlights include UDH compatibility, T47 BB, 700×2.2 tire clearance, integrated frame storage and a completely redesigned geometry. Component upgrades are available across the entire bike, with wider gearing, wider rims and improved braking performance. As with all State geared complete bikes, SRAM and Enve build kits are available for further performance upgrades. The Carbon All Road comes in Dusty Merlot and White for 2025.

Full spec and pricing below:

2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road

PRICING: Frame + Fork: $1,299.99 (Dusty Merlot) / $1,399.99 (White) / Complete Bike: $2,299.99 (Dusty Merlot) / $2,399.99 (White)

2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road

Frame & Design Enhancements

  • Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) Compatibility: Future-proofed for the latest drivetrain standards, ensuring easy maintenance and upgradeability.
  • “Best of Both Worlds” Internally Routed Cables: A cleaner aesthetic with better protection from the elements, yet still allowing for easy accessibility with an externally routed cockpit. Riders can go full internal with FSA or Enve systems if desired.
  • Downtube Storage Box: Inspired by modern mountain bikes, this feature utilizes a Fidlock magnetic closure system. The bike includes neoprene storage cases for an inner tube and other ride essentials.
  • Tire Clearance: 700c x 2.2” or 650b x 2.4”
2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road
  • Front Derailleur Delete with Aero Plate: A sleek molded cover provides a clean, aerodynamic look when using a 1x drivetrain, eliminating clutter and reducing weight.
  • More Mounting Points: Additional mounts on the underside of the downtube, top tube, and fork provide even more storage and adventure potential. Load up and go anywhere!
  • Race Geometry: A shorter head tube and aggressive geometry make this bike lightning-fast while stable enough for endurance adventures.
  • T47 Bottom Bracket: This oversized threaded bottom bracket provides increased stiffness for improved power transfer and pedaling efficiency. The threaded design makes maintenance easier and eliminates creaking issues common in press-fit bottom brackets.
2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road

Drivetrain, Cockpit & Brakes

  • Crankset: 40T direct mount chainring for optimal gravel gearing.
  • Cassette: 11-46T
  • Cable-actuated hydraulic Brakes are now standard. Previously, a $99.99 upgrade are now included stock with compressionless housing for improved braking power and modulation.
2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road

Wheels & Performance Upgrades

  • 12-Speed All-Road Drivetrain: The standard 11-speed groupset gets a well-deserved upgrade, delivering smoother shifting and an improved gear range.
  • Wider Rim Profiles:
    • 700c rims: Increased from 19mm to 23mm wide
    • 650b rims: Now 25mm wide
  • Spokes & Hubs:
    • Spoke count increased from 28 to 32 spokes for added durability.
    • Hubs upgraded from 2 to 4 sealed bearings, providing smoother rolling and increased engagement for better acceleration.
  • Flared Gravel Bar Update:
    • Previous 15-degree flare is now an aggressive 33-degree flare, improving control and comfort on rugged terrain.
2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road

Options & Upgrades

Wheel Bundles

  • State offers a fully loaded second wheelset bundle, allowing riders to switch between 650b and 700c setups. But now, instead of $389.99, the bundle is just $299.99—a $500 value, including wheels, tires, tubes, rotors, and cassette!
  • DT Swiss Alloy Wheel Upgrade: Available for $450 in 650b and 700c.
  • Enve AG Series Wheel Upgrade: This upgrade is Available for $999 in both 650b and 700c (retail price: $1400).
2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road

Drivetrain Upgrades

  • Mullet Upgrade: For only $59.99, riders can upgrade from the 11-46T cassette to a 11-50T
  • Wireless Electronic Shifting & Hydro Brake Upgrades:
    • SRAM APEX XPLR AXS: $899.99 Upgrade (11-44T Gearing)
    • SRAM APEX AXS MULLET: $999.99 Upgrade (11-50T Gearing)

Geometry Chart

2025 State Carbon All-Road review
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Additional Photos

2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road
2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road
2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road
2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road
2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road
2025 State Carbon All-Road review
2025 State Carbon All-Road

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