4130 Road v2 - Sea Foam - (8-Speed)
Simple on purpose.
current price, $649.99
We took our best-selling 4130 Fixed Gear and made it a road bike.
Same timeless look. Same double-butted chromoly. Same simple, approachable feel. Now with gears, drop bars, and the range to handle a much wider slice of everyday riding.
This isn't trying to reinvent the road bike. It's doing the opposite — bringing it back to the parts that actually matter.
What it is
A classic steel road bike built on the 4130 chromoly platform this company was founded on. It's for people who want a real road bike without needing electronic shifting, hydraulic brakes, carbon everything, or a four-figure price tag.
Familiar and timeless to look at, functional and modern where it counts. Commute on it. Ride it around the city. Take it out for thirty or forty miles on a Saturday. It doesn't need to be overthought.
The frame
Double-butted 4130 chromoly, TIG welded, with a matching chromoly fork.
Steel is durable, comfortable, and has a ride quality that just feels right on rough city streets — it takes the sting out of cracked pavement in a way aluminum doesn't. It also has clean, traditional lines that aren't going to look dated in two years, which is a bigger part of this bike than the spec sheet suggests.
Two water bottle mounts, a 1-1/8" threadless steerer, and a 68mm English threaded bottom bracket shell. Nothing proprietary anywhere on it.
New 8-speed drivetrain
The biggest change from the last generation: the shifters moved to the bars.
Version one used down tube shifters — charming, and a reach every time you wanted a gear. This one runs Sensah Reflex integrated drop-bar shifters, so shifting happens where your hands already are. It's more precise, more intuitive, and it means you shift when you actually need to instead of when it's convenient to let go of the bar.
The rest is deliberately uncomplicated:
- 1x8 drivetrain — no front derailleur, no cross-chaining to think about, no front shift to fumble on a climb
- 42T CNC-machined chainring paired with an 11–28T cassette
- Enough range for commuting, city riding, and rolling terrain
- Fewer parts to adjust, maintain, or replace — eight speeds means a cheaper chain, a cheaper cassette, and more tolerance for a slightly-out-of-tune derailleur than a twelve-speed will ever give you
38mm tires, because real roads aren't perfect
Most road bikes at this price ship on 28mm tires. We're putting 38mm CST Metropolitan Escapes on it, and it's the single best decision on the build.
Potholes, cracked pavement, construction plating, rough bike lanes, the occasional gravel shortcut — that's what most people are actually riding. A 38mm tire at lower pressure absorbs all of it, adds grip in the wet, and dramatically reduces the odds of a pinch flat on a curb you didn't see.
And it doesn't make the bike feel slow. Wide tires at correct pressure roll about as fast as narrow ones on real surfaces — the speed penalty everyone remembers from skinny-tire road bikes was mostly a comfort penalty in disguise.
Rim brakes, and why that's fine
Rim brake bikes aren't dead. They're light, simple, inexpensive, and they work.
A dual-pivot caliper has maybe six moving parts. You can see all of them. Pads cost a few dollars and swap in minutes with an Allen key. There's no fluid, no bleed kit, no rotor to true, and nothing that requires a shop visit.
For a bike designed to be ridden, locked up, and ridden again, adding hydraulic complexity just to check a box doesn't serve anybody. There's something genuinely refreshing about a bike where almost anyone can understand how every part works.
Built on standards you can actually build on
Simple doesn't mean disposable. Every interface on this bike is an established, widely available standard — which means you can work on it, and you can change it.
- 1-1/8" threadless steerer
- 31.8mm bar clamp
- 27.2mm seatpost
- 68mm English threaded BB
- Square taper cranks, 110 BCD
- Standard 8-speed freehub
- Standard derailleur hanger
- Swap the cassette for more range anytime
- 100mm front / 130mm rear QR
- 700c double-wall alloy, 32h
- Dual-pivot caliper, 55–72mm reach
- Decades of rim-brake wheels available used and new
Buy the complete and ride it exactly as it comes. Or start with a frameset and build your dream steel road bike. Upgrade the wheels, the drivetrain, the cockpit, the tires — make it as basic or as ridiculous as you want.
There are still a lot of excellent rim-brake road components in the world, and comparatively few new platforms to use them on. This is one.
Sizing
- 49 cm: Riders 5'5" – 5'8"
- 52 cm: Riders 5'7" – 5'10"
- 55 cm: Riders 5'9" – 6'0"
- 59 cm: Riders 5'11" – 6'3"
- 62 cm: Riders 6'2" – 6'7"
Sizes overlap on purpose. If you fall between two, the smaller size gives a more nimble, upright fit and the larger one stretches you out. All sizes share a 425mm rear center and 45mm fork offset, so handling stays consistent across the range.
Specifications
- Frame: Double-butted, TIG welded 4130 chromoly steel, two water bottle mounts
- Fork: 4130 chromoly steel, 1-1/8" threadless steerer
- Headset: SBC 1-1/8" threadless
- Bottom Bracket: Sealed cartridge, square taper, English threaded, 68mm x 110mm
- Crankset: Forged 6061 aluminum, 42T, 110 BCD
- Cassette: SunRace CSM86, 11–28T, 8-speed
- Chain: KMC Z8, 8-speed
- Shifters: Sensah Reflex, 1x8, drop-bar integrated
- Rear Derailleur: SunRace RD-R81-SD, 8-speed
- Brakes: Dual-pivot alloy calipers, 55–72mm reach
- Rims: 700c double-wall alloy, 27mm depth, 32h
- Spokes: Stainless steel, 14 gauge
- Hubs: Sealed bearing, 100mm front / 130mm rear, quick release
- Tires: CST Metropolitan Escape, 700 x 38c
- Handlebar: Aluminum drop bar — 420mm width, 125mm drop, 80mm reach
- Stem: SBC 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm clamp
- Seatpost: SBC aluminum, 27.2mm x 350mm
- Saddle: Polyurethane with steel rails
- Bar Tape: EVA
- Pedals: Nylon flat pedals, included
Want to get technical? Full Geo / Specs here.
FAQ
Rider-owned in Phoenix, AZ since 2009. 5-year frame warranty on steel, aluminum & titanium · most in-stock bikes ship in 1 business day · 4.8/5 from 16,000+ reviews.
How does my bike show up, and do I need a shop?
That depends on how you order it:
- With Pro-Build (select models: $79.99, or $129.99 on Carbon Road). Our mechanics in Phoenix face the frame, set up and bleed the hydraulic brakes, index the drivetrain, cut the steerer to our stock length and torque-check everything before it goes in the box. That's the shop work that usually runs $150–$300 locally. You bolt on the bars, seatpost, front wheel and pedals, set your hoods and wrap your tape: about 20–30 minutes with a hex set and a torque wrench. Pro-Build adds a 1–2 week build queue.
- Without Pro-Build. Your bike ships mostly assembled, but it needs a full assembly and tune by a professional mechanic before it's ride-ready. Carbon, titanium and AXS builds that skip Pro-Build arrive unassembled with an uncut steerer, so your shop can build them to your exact fit.
Either way, a professional build is safer, rides better, and unlocks our better warranty tier (see below).
What does the warranty cover?
Every State bike comes with our Standard Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects for the original owner. No registration required.
- Steel, aluminum & titanium frames and forks: 5 years
- Carbon frames and forks: 1 year (2 years with ProBuild Advantage)
- Non-consumable parts (cranks, wheels, hubs, bars, stem, seatpost, pedals): 1 year
Not covered: wear items (tires, tubes, chains, brake pads, grips, bar tape, saddles, spokes, paint), rust on RAW finishes, crash damage, and labor or shipping costs. Full warranty details
What is ProBuild Advantage, and how do I get it?
It's our "you did it right" warranty tier for bikes that were professionally assembled and registered within 30 days of delivery. You get everything in the Standard warranty, plus:
- 2 years on carbon frames and forks, instead of 1
- Priority claim review: ProBuild claims go to the front of the line
- Faster help with shifting or braking issues, without the "did you tighten that bolt?" back-and-forth
- Shipping perks on approved warranty replacement parts
- Discounted pricing on a replacement frame or bike for up to 5 years from delivery, if a crash wins
To activate it: add Pro-Build when you order, or have a local shop assemble your bike and keep the receipt. Then register your bike within 30 days of delivery with your serial number (engraved under the bottom bracket shell) and proof of assembly. If you ordered Pro-Build, our mechanics already did the build. You just register.
When will my bike ship?
Most in-stock bikes ship within 1 business day, and you'll get tracking as soon as yours is on its way. Adding Pro-Build puts your bike in our build queue for 1–2 weeks before it ships. Shipping is calculated at checkout from your location and the size of your order, and bikes go out by UPS or FedEx Ground.
Outside the U.S.? We ship worldwide, and duties and taxes are paid at checkout, so nothing is due on delivery. Shipping policy
What if it's not right? Returns & exchanges
You have 30 days from delivery to request a return or exchange. Bikes need to be unused, in like-new condition and in their original packaging.
- Refunds: a return label fee is deducted ($45 for complete bikes), and original shipping isn't refundable.
- Exchanges: issued as store credit. The return label fee applies here too.
- Package Protection Plan (add it at checkout): covers loss and damage in transit, removes return label fees and deductions, and extends the window for exchanges and store credit to 60 days. Refunds stay at 30 days.
Pro-Build and other service work can't be refunded once it's done. Final sale, clearance and limited-run items can't be returned, and neither can international orders.
Can I pay over time, or use HSA/FSA funds?
Yes. Financing with Bread Pay splits your bike into monthly payments, and you can pay it off early with no penalty (subject to credit approval). You may also be able to use pre-tax HSA/FSA dollars through Truemed. A short intake at checkout checks your eligibility, which depends on your plan. HSA/FSA guide
Which size do I need?
Geometry charts, size guides and full build specs for every model are on our Size Charts & Specs page. Between sizes, or running a tall stack or long stem? Get in touch before you order. Pro-Build cuts the steerer to our stock length, and that can't be undone.
Can I see one in person or get it built locally?
Use our dealer & shop locator to find a shop near you for a look in person, assembly or a tune-up.
Something arrived damaged or missing?
Email info@statebicycle.com within 30 days of delivery with your order number and photos of the item, the box damage and the shipping label, and our team will take care of you. If a part has failed, submit a warranty claim. You can also reach us at 1-855-55-STATE or through our contact page.
Customer Reviews
Affordable rim brake bike that clears 40’s?? That’s all you need to know!
The more I ride the 4130 Road V2 the more I love it. It is set up to add a front derailleur if you choose. The paint is very pearlescent in the sun and the bike gets a lot of attention. I really like that it has silver and polished pieces. I know I’m talking more about the aesthetics than anything else, but the components all work fine abc the tires feel good. What else can you really say? I chose this bike over similar bikes mostly because of the looks and tire size. You can spend a lot more money on boutique bikes or the snarky ones but they’re all heavy and slow compared to mainstream performance bikes so just buy what you like. I’d rather spend less on a bike and have more money for trips. Also kinda nice to not be overly worried about theft (it would suck, but I’m not losing sleep over it).
Sometimes you just want to get on a bike. No frills- no proprietary handlebars, headsets, bearings, seatposts; no integrated this or that; no electronic shifting- just a bike. That's why I bought the Road v2 and I'm super happy with the purchase. The bike is an absolute joy to ride. Budget mechanical shifting has improved a bunch over the years. I find the 8-speed shifting is simple and works just fine. Out of the box easy to setup with minimal tools. Although recommend taking to a bike shop for setup if you're generally unfamiliar with bike parts.
I appreciate State's approach to this bike. Budget friendly and easy to maintain and upgrade. Would definitely recommend for commuting, cafe rides, or wherever else your legs are up to take you. My other bike is carbon everything, electronic shiftings, performance road bike, and it’s great. But there is something special about the simplicity of this bike that keeps me wanting to go back to it.
Bike arrived with no damage or issues. Time was taken to properly pack it to avoid issues. Such a fun bike to ride. Very comfortable. No problem taking it on rides 30 mi plus. Very happy with the purchase. And yes I have had people stop and say dang that’s a cool looking bike!
Just got my new 4130 8 speed in the Sea Foam color. This is a really nice bike. It arrived in perfect shape - no damage. Easy to assemble. I used to work in a shop so not a problem. The only adjustment to be made was the rear brake pad to rim distance. Easily fixed in a couple of minutes. Shifts fine, wheels are true, and the paint work is really nice. Rides very nice, not as heavy as I thought it might be, and the color looks great. The only future upgrades will be a different seat that I already have and alloy flat pedals.
