The new SBC Titanium gravel bike leaves the competition further behind – literally!
Since 2009, the mission of State Bicycle Company has been to expand the enthusiasm for cycling. The strategy combines engineering performance with modern styles to continually raise the bar in the products SBC offers. Then State Bicycle Company delivers unmatched value with its direct to the consumer pricing, which includes a menu of options that each buyer can use to customize THEIR new bicycle.
Over the years, State Bicycle Company has expanded its product lines from fixed gear bikes to road bikes and “All Road” gravel bikes.
Over many decades of cycling, I have owned dozens of bikes, including touring and racing road bikes, mountain bikes and fat bikes. But it was the 6061 All Road gravel bike that first attracted me to SBC.
As I have “matured”, I have outgrown my interest in road bikes. After many thousands of miles, I’ve had a few too many close calls with distracted drivers and 80,000-pound trucks. Flowing mountain bike (and fat bike) trails are fun, but the thrills require hauling the bike to the trailhead. In contrast, many THOUSANDS of miles of lightly traveled gravel roads are available within a few miles of my home.
Gravel cycling has also reignited my competitive streak with the vast expansion of “gravel grinders” throughout the Midwest and across the country.
Gravel cycling provides riding opportunities in scenic areas, away from highway “road rage”. With an “All Road” gravel bike, I can ride an hour for a workout, all day to explore a scenic loop, or go “bikepacking” for days at a time. (Read more about the allure of gravel cycling in the related article – Click HERE.)
Of course, gravel cycling is not new. There was a time when ALL bikes were gravel bikes!
But today, “gravel bikes” are purpose-built with materials and designs that make them more fun to ride beyond the pavement, along with added durability and versatility in demanding conditions.
My first intentional gravel bike was the SBC 6061 Black Label All-Road.
This bike offered a rugged 6061 aluminum frame matched with a lightweight carbon fiber fork. I ordered the bike with both a 650b wheelset for chunky trails and 700c wheels for hardpacked gravel and mixed pavement riding. Not only was the 6061 an unbeatable value but the one-stop shopping provided by SBC delivered “two bikes for the price of one”!
For me, the occasional gravel grinder provides motivation to maintain my fitness. I also enjoy the excuse of travelling to nearby events and races in distant states to satisfy my need for new scenery and new challenges.
I don’t claim to be a “podium contender” anymore – but I use gravel grinders to push myself to new personal bests on successive races, and to finish in the Top 10 in my age group.
And so it was with DELIGHT that I noted the introduction of the NEW SBC All Road model with a titanium frame!
I already have titanium cook wear for bikepacking, a titanium pocketknife, and even titanium shanks in my cycling shoes. Aluminum bicycle frames shaved pounds from steel bikes. Titanium reduces frame weights more and provides a superior ride quality and long-term durability. However, while I could afford a titanium “spork” for camping, a titanium gravel bike wasn’t in my recreation budget.
State Bicycle Company now offers the All Road in titanium – at an affordable price!
The new SBC All Road Titanium bicycle includes all of these unique features:
High-Quality Titanium Frame: The SBC All Road Titanium edition is constructed from double-butted Gr9 3AL/2.5V titanium for superior durability and weight efficiency. Titanium is the best combination of strength and stiffness without any corrosion worries or degradation over time. Quite simply, titanium is virtually indestructible, making it the IDEAL material for gravel bikes!
Proprietary Finish: The SBC Titanium frame is first sandblasted, then finished with a stunning Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) color process that highlights the natural beauty of titanium. No two frames are alike!
SBC Customization Options: Like other State Bicycles, the new All Road Titanium allows buyers to select from two carbon fork options, plus many more choices of wheels, drivetrain, brakes, and accessories.
Gravel Bike Geometry: The SBC Titanium model shares the geometry of the successful, “race ready” aluminum 6061 All Road, which is specifically designed for performance on gravel and long-distance adventures. The frame is designed for the current gravel standards that include large tire clearance - over 50mm on 700c wheels and more than 2.2" on 650b (27.5”) wheels.
The SBC All Road models (6061 and 4130) are the “SUVs” of bicycles – capable of commuting, fitness rides, racing, or extended tours. But the MOST IMPRESSIVE feature of the State Bicycle Titanium All Road is the incredible value package!
The new State Bicycle All Road Titanium starts at ONLY $2,499.99!
I have participated in road and gravel events with fellow riders on bikes that cost $5,000, $10,000 AND more! Where titanium is available as an option, the added cost is typically at least $2,000! The new SBC All Road Titanium model is priced below many aluminum and carbon bikes! (If you are a carbon fiber fan, see also the SBC All Road that is now available with a carbon fiber frame and fork.)
Of course, the original State Bicycle 6061 aluminum/carbon All Road remains an unmatched value, starting at only $1,399.99!
Please note that the LOW price point for the SBC All Road Titanium model is a trial for a limited time. Like everything today, production costs are only going up. At the same time, this new model is intentionally priced below market expectations to gauge the appetite of gravel riders.
Then again, this LOW, low price is largely due to the unique business model of the State Bicycle Company.
Streamlined production is combined with a catalog of SBC components. The stock bicycle models are bargain priced. Then the buyer is given many added cost options for components and accessories. Finally, the total cost is minimized by delivering the selected package directly to the buyer.
Titanium has proven to be the ideal material for spacecraft, lifetime artificial replacement joints/pins/plates – AND gravel bicycles!
NOW there is an affordable titanium “All Road” bike that is within reach of the average cyclist. (If all these features and benefits haven’t sold you, SBC also participates with “BreadPay” to offer payments over 3 to 24 months! See the SBC website for full details.)
Are you ready to take your gravel cycling to the next level with a high-performance titanium framed bike? The longing for the lightweight performance that ONLY titanium can deliver is OVER! Check out the new All Road Titanium model at StateBicycle.com. Don’t delay – quantities are limited, and the introductory price is restricted to current stock.
Looking to build your own, one-of-a-kind gravel bike? A limited number of All Road Titanium FRAMES (complete with the SBC carbon fork) are also available for only $1,299.99!
Want to learn more about the metallurgy of titanium and the advantages of titanium for bicycle frames? Our friends at GCN discuss all the geeky details in this video:
Please leave your comments below. Is Titanium your "DREAM gravel bike"? What is your IDEAL combination of components, wheels, accessories?
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