State Bicycle Co. 6061 Black Label v2
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the State Bicycle Co. 6061 Black Label v2. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
14 reasons to buy
- The Black Label’s geometry made for a fun, fast, nimble and responsive ride.
- A 6061 aluminum frame and full carbon fork were lightweight.
- Sharp angles plus aggro geometry and oversized tubing equalled high style.
- Colors were loved, including a demure Army Green and a ‘ridiculous’ Hot Pink.
- Experts said the price of the Black Label was spot-on.
- The full-carbon fork offered a ride-quality that impressed owners.
- For this lower-cost set of wheels, bearings rolled smoothly.
- Brandless brakes did their job well.
- A reviewer admired the staunch SRAM S100 crankset.
- After 2 months of urban abuse by a working messenger, the carbon fork held up.
- Although weighty, the 43mm deep rims were sturdy.
- All-round, components struck an expert as durable.
- With basic tools and bike experience, the Black Label came together nicely.
- Customer service was lauded by riders and reviewers.
12 reasons not to buy
- With 43mm deep rims, these wheels were heavy.
- Stock tires were narrow at 23c. Owners often replaced them.
- Gaps in wheel rim-seams did not inspire confidence.
- Some saw this rig as overpriced; considering wheel rims, headset and tire quality.
- An urban-track enthusiast found the Pista Velo drop bars too narrow.
- The stock saddle butt-hurt some reviewers on longer rides.
- For an expert, the carbon fork’s compression plug was dangerously overtightened.
- Reach on the O.E.M. handlebar was too deep for one reviewer.
- A taller, experienced, urban-track rider sought longer 170mm cranks.
- Matt-finish paint jobs scratched easily.
- An expert pointed out that bar-spins weren’t possible on the Black Label.
- As a pure track frame, the Black Label has no water bottle braze-ons.
