6061 All-Road - Dune Tan (650b / 700c)

Almost a home run

TL;DR: When you buy the bike, replace the brake cables for best experience. Overall I love my 6061 All Road! The only disappointment was the brakes. Coming with special hybrid brakes, I was expecting an above average braking experience. Unfortunately the brakes were terrible. I couldn't even squeeze them hard enough from the hood position to get engagement. I had to drop and grab entire handful and squeeze for all I could just to leisurely slow down. Out of desperation, I ordered a JAG wire Road Pro kit. It was about $30 bucks and took an hour to install. Turns out the stock hybrid brakes are AMAZING. They were just being let down by terrible cables! Nobody I've had try the bike realized they weren't full hydraulic. I'm confused as to why State put all the time and effort designing the best entry level brakes in the world just to handicap them with terrible cables.

New to Gravel Bike

Initially ordered bike size according to online sizing chart but it was too small. Contacted State and they were happy to replace with correct size. They offered to ship for free but I was traveling through the Phoenix area where they are located and swapped out the two bikes with ease. Got to meet the staff and they are very friendly. Bike rides great!

Second bike and still loving the whole experience riding this brand!!!