For consumers desperate to get on one in all BlackHeart’s 2026 Highway, Allroad, or Gravel AL frames, the longer term is now. A couple of days in the past, the model introduced {that a} restricted run of its AL framesets was obtainable for early buy, effectively forward of full availability coming this spring. Portions are very restricted, with just one or two frames obtainable relying on the mannequin, measurement, and colour. In reality, the Highway and Gravel AL frames are nearly offered out already, however there are some bigger sizes, in addition to most sizes of Allroad frames, nonetheless obtainable.
Whereas BlackHeart could also be higher recognized for its high-end Titanium frames, its AL fashions have additionally acquired excessive reward. Importantly, they provide the identical consideration to element, high quality craftsmanship, geometry, and related aesthetics to their Ti siblings in a way more inexpensive package deal. The AL frames promote for ~$1,500 lower than their Ti counterparts.
In line with BlackHeart, “the brand new manufacturing carries over the identical designs, however is hand-welded in a brand new manufacturing unit utilizing premium double-butted 6066 aluminum alloy — bringing BlackHeart AL frames in step with the most effective on the earth.” BlackHeart’s earlier AL frames had been made utilizing double-butted 7005 aluminum.
All the new BlackHeart AL framesets function T47 threaded backside bracket shells, a SRAM UDH for drivetrain compatibility, and “absolutely built-in” cable routing. Every mannequin is offered as a frameset and fork solely, or in a variety of SRAM and Shimano builds. Consumers even have the choice to improve the fork and seatpost over the inventory choices. The early entry frames are at present solely obtainable within the inventory colour choices. These concerned about customized paint might want to wait till full availability within the spring.
BlackHeart Highway AL V2: $1,699
- Tire Clearance: 35 mm
- Colours: Pursuit Purple, Hunter Inexperienced
BlackHeart Allroad AL V3: $1,699
- Tire Clearance: 40 mm
- Colours: Cosmic Blue, Mystic Gray
BlackHeart Gravel AL V2: $1,799
- Tire Clearance: 50 mm
- Colours: Frozen Berry, Desert Sage
2026 BlackHeart AL Frames: Availability
The pre-production run of BlackHeart’s Highway, Allroad, and Gravel AL frames is accessible now. The restricted variety of frames seems to be promoting quick, with some sizes offered out already, so in the event you’re concerned about being one of many first to personal one, you’ll wish to act quick. For those who miss out, don’t fear, BlackHeart’s AL frames can be obtainable once more within the spring within the full manufacturing run, together with the choice for customized paint.