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There's no denying it, Specialized is still in love with aluminum road bikes, and when it comes to transforming this passion into a labor of love, they make a bike like the Allez Elite. If you're just finding your cycling legs, this is the best place to start.
Not only does a light bike feel better when you're climbing up a hill, but it's also essential when you're carrying your bike up to the 5th floor, and this was at the forefront of the frame design. With a redesigned E5 Alloy frame, the Allez features a class-leading weight. Aggressively thin-walled, yet tough, tubes have been implemented to save weight.
Speaking of the fork, entry-level road bikes often times feature either alloy or cheap carbon fiber forks that greatly detract from the overall ride quality. But with a full FACT carbon fiber fork, the Allez is better handling, smoother riding, and lower in weight—floating over rough chip-seal and carving through corners like a slalom skier. For the geometry, Specialized developed the Allez by utilizing the vast Retül fit database. This meant creating a geometry that's sure to cover a broad range of positions, while still providing the performance-minded handling you'd expect from your first bike.
This Allez also features integrated rack and fender mounts, allowing you to get weight out of your backpack and on to a lightweight rack when you need it. This not only makes for a good road bike, but it also enables you to transform it into a fast commuter. Along these lines, you'll find plenty of clearance for 28mm tires, so longer rides become far more bearable and city streets much smoother.
- E5 Premium Aluminum frame features fully manipulated tubing with smooth welds that increase stiffness and efficiency, while looking just as good as it performs.
- Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque fork designed for high-speed handling.
- Shimano 105 STI shifters provide crisp, reliable shifting.
Pedals sold separately
Specs
Frame | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing w/ SmoothWelds, 1-1/8"- 1-3/8" tapered head tube, internal cable routing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing |
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Fork | Specialized FACT full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" Taper w/ fender eyelets |
Rims/Wheels | DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes |
Spokes |
Front: 20h Rear: 24h |
Tires | Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25mm |
Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D |
Chainrings | 50/34T |
Chain | KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link |
Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 Ez, clamp-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-32t |
Shifters | Shimano 105 |
Handlebars | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
Tape/Grips | Specialized S-Wrap |
Stem | Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
Brakes | Tektro Axis caliper |
Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm |
Seat Post | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp |
* Subject to change without notice.