The latest Allied ECHO has massively increased tire clearance from the prior version, which limited you to a paltry 30mm and was billed as a road bike that could also work as a gravel bike. That was in 2021.
My how things have changed, and the new ECHO is their answer to the way we’re riding road bikes these days. If you’re hunting for that one drop bar quiver, here’s what you need to know…
The frame weighs 790g (size 56) and clears tires up to 700x45mm, allowing you to maintain speed and comfort on everything fromon smooth pavement to champagne gravel to properly loose and washboardy detours. The geometry still has a fast, road-first feel, just subtly rebalanced for 32-45mm tires and long-distance comfort on a variety of surfaces.
A new HB10 carbon handlebar is paired with their ST03 stem (on Red and Force builds) creates a fully integrated, aero front end. The frame fits 1x and 2x drivetrains, electronic only, with a removable front derailleur hanger to keep single chainring builds clean, and 55-tooth compatible for mashers. UDH lets you run any rear mech you want.
The ECHO has a third bottle cage mount under the downtube, plus a dedicated frame bag mounting point under the top tube. These additions extend ride range without affecting the bike’s handling dynamics. The ECHO is available in four build configurations ranging from $6,820 (SRAM Rival XPLR AXS) to $11,030 (SRAM Red XPLR AXS), with a frameset option at $4,500.
“Road riding has changed, and ECHO reflects that,” said Sam Pickman, Director of Product and Engineering at Allied Cycle Works. “We kept performance at the center and expanded what the bike can handle. This is still a fast, precise road machine — it just goes further, across more surfaces, with more confidence.”
The new Allied ECHO comes in six sizes -47, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm- and four colors. Four complete bike builds are available, prices range from $6,820 (SRAM Rival XPLR AXS) to $11,030 (SRAM Red XPLR AXS), with a frameset option at $4,500.
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