A-Frame AllTrack Review: A Race-Bred Machine for the Dirt
If you want a titanium track bike, you really don’t have many options. It usually comes down to a No.22 Little Wing, a Weis Hammer Track Ti, something vintage or custom-made by an obscure Chinese framebuilder. For a long time, those were pretty much the only titanium fixed-gear frames available, until A-Frame decided to jump in.
About two years ago, Anthony, based in San Francisco, took a shot at designing his first titanium frame with the A-Frame Track and having it manufactured in Asia. Now, in 2026, he’s finally releasing a new model, one that feels more purpose-built for off-road riding and delivers an experience that genuinely feels refreshing.
So today, we’re taking a look at the A-Frame All-Track that I’ve been riding for a couple of months, so I can tell you what I think about it.
First things first: the All-Track is light… Very light. When the postman handed me the box, I was genuinely convinced it was empty, and that filing a complaint was going to be the next step of my day. Because at only 1250g for the frameset with headset and uncut fork, you really do forget that the All-Track is even underneath you. You can definitely find some lighter carbon or aluminum framesets elsewhere, but as I’ve mentioned several times on SSS, I’m still captivated by how titanium smooths out the ride. It does make the bike feel like a natural extension of yourself, rather than something you’re constantly battling with over bumps and vibrations. Titanium, like steel, feels slick and composed, but without the extra weight of CrMo tubes.
Throughout this article you’ll see the photos I shot in Spain in its tracklocross setup, but I’ve since switched to another wheelset with a more street-friendly ratio and slicker tires. Because for this review, the idea was simple: ride the All-Track on… well… all the tracks. That means on and off the trails and in and out of the city.
Let’s take a closer look, shall we? Some of the standout features of the All-Track include the oversized down tube and a few 3D-printed components, like the dropouts, the bottom bracket cluster, and, most importantly, this seat tube cluster, which showcases a beautifully smooth, bridge-less profile. A true showstopper for everyone that saw this bike while I had it parked.
But there is one other feature we can’t overlook! This new fork that is a joint effort between Corentin from Love Letter Turbo, Philipp from Randbezirk, and Anthony from A-Frame comes with clearance for up to 40 mm tires while maintaining just 35 mm of rake. Meaning that this is a true purpose-built, fully carbon fiber, tracklocross fork.
The full-carbon unit is, unsurprisingly, quite stiff, with very little damping. That said, it remains precise in its steering and easy to place exactly where you want it, even in awkward situations. The bottom bracket area has a touch of flex, which is honestly how I prefer a bike to behave, especially on a fixed gear, because I want that BB shell to follow my pedal stroke with a subtle left-right sway.
The rear of the bike, however, is something else entirely. I found the back end of the All-Track to be extremely rigid, which caught me off guard more than once while skidding. I over-rotated a few times during whip skids, simply because I was used to applying far more force to break the rear loose. This short, snappy tail is exactly what many street track bikes are chasing, and for good reason: it’s playful, easy to throw into a wheelie, and gives the bike a lively, reactive feel. That kind of stiffness can introduce fatigue on longer rides for some people, though, I stay genuinely impressed at the All-Track rear end despite chainstays that are 25 mm longer than those on a Mash Work or a Parallax.
Finally, the build here is super classic, but I had to throw on the A-Frame Titanium Riser Bar I reviewed about a year ago, giving me some much-needed leverage on those steep, sandy tracklocross climbs. And it’s when I started throwing stupid amounts of force at the All-Track that I realized how well this frame was balanced.
Detailed Parts List
Frameset
A-Frame All-Track
Chainring and Cog 47T 44RN, 20T Cog
Crank
Sugino 75
Seatpost and Saddle
Zipp SL, Selle Italia Aspide
Stem and Handlebar
Zipp Stem, A-Frame Ti Riser Bar
Wheels Zipp 30 laced to Philwood hubs
Tires Ultradynamico Rose Race 42mm
When it comes to tracklocross, the All-Track is a true race bike. Its geometry is designed to deliver maximum control on loose terrain while keeping the ride engaging and right on the edge. Off-road, it feels noticeably more secure and planted than most track bikes, giving you the confidence to commit when things get rough.
That same stability carries over once you’re back on pavement. In the city, the bike feels calm and composed, without constantly pushing you to attack. It’s smooth, nimble, and planted under you, never slow, but always ready to move when you start putting power down. Big tires add an extra layer of comfort and confidence, especially when a ride suddenly turns sketchy, which makes the All-Track a surprisingly good commuter with a very mellow hint of spice.
In many ways, it reminds me of the Mash Work I rode for years, just lighter and a bit stiffer. The full-carbon fork can feel intimidating at first, especially when you’re deep in the woods or botching a bunny hop landing, but in reality it’s more of a mental hurdle than a real limitation.
In a fixed-gear market where most tracklocross bikes are essentially track frames with an off-road or adventure twist, the All-Track genuinely stands apart. It’s a purebred race machine, unapologetically focused and expensive, because at $3,200, you get no bottle cage mounts, no cantilever brake bosses, and a geometry designed with a single priority: getting you to the finish first. In many ways, it’s one of the few true track bikes that was built for dirt.
But on the flip side, it’s also perfectly happy cruising through the city at an easy pace, calm and composed. Knowing that the moment you point it off-road and start pushing, it truly comes alive. Simply put: if it can handle the tough stuff, it can handle the easy stuff too.
Whether you ride the All-Track on or off road, it can feel visually simple at first, with a sleek, almost soft aesthetic. But the longer you look at it, and the more time you spend riding it, the more it reveals itself as a truly solid piece of equipment, designed and engineered with far more care than initially meets the eye.
The raw-looking carbon fork pairs naturally with the raw titanium frame, punctuated by just a hint of color from the Solar Bloom Fade. Add the titanium seat clamp (mine wasn’t ready yet, as this frame is a pre-series) and the White Industries headset, and that’s your canvas. The rest is up to you.
But be warned! This bike is a bit of a trap. I personally felt far more comfortable on the All-Track than on some of my previous tracklocross setups. So once off-road, I found myself sending it way harder than planned because of all of that extra built confidence.
What I liked:
A true race geometry for a Tracklocross bike
This new fork that is absolutely unique in characteristics and slowly making its way to other brands.
The 3D printed seatpost cluster that is just beautiful!
The overall feel of the bike. Planted, confident, precise, and neutral where it matters.
What I didn’t like:
It is a steep price for such a specialized bike, but I could see people riding this mostly in the city, with the added bonus of bigger tires.
Bead-blasted and Anodizing are fragile finishes, and you’ll be reminded of that daily because every scratch will be visible.
Some people might find the All-Track a bit too neutral or “too mellow” on pavement. But it’s precisely that muted character and lack of urgency that give the bike its confidence on loose terrain, while making it a relaxed commuter on asphalt. It’s a comment I’ve heard from a few people after taking it for a spin, but I’m not even sure it’s a “bad point” in my book.
Fun fact: that fork was born in the SSS Discord.
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