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2023 Allied

ALFA Rival AXS

A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$7,295
Weight1.8 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRival AXS
BrakesSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

40 mph

ALFA Rival AXS

39 mph

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Summary

The Allied Alfa is praised for its balanced blend of comfort, stiffness, aerodynamics, and ride quality, making it a versatile endurance bike suitable for everyday riding, climbing, and descending. Its American-made carbon frames and forks, along with high-end paint jobs and the option for custom builds, stand out. However, its high price point and compatibility limited to electronic drivetrains are noted drawbacks.

Pros
  • Balanced blend of comfort, stiffness, aerodynamics, and ride quality

  • American-made carbon frames and forks

  • High-end paint jobs and custom build options

  • Stiff bottom bracket junction for efficient power transfer

  • Race geometry with stack-height options

Cons
  • High price point starting at $5,500 for framesets

  • Only compatible with electronic drivetrains

  • Requires use of proprietary stem

Key Quotes
Aiming to kill your (pavement) quiver with a balanced blend of comfort, stiffness, aerodynamics, and ride quality
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The bike is nimble. A stiff bottom bracket junction means you stand up to stomp and the bike shoots forward instead of flexing side to side.
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Allied operates on the belief that at least some of us want a bike with race handling that isn’t built for a 20-year-old’s flexible back.
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Velo
The updated Allied Alfa strives for balance

Aug 2023 · Alvin Holbrook

The Made in America brand updates the Allied Alfa road bike with internal cable routing, updated geometry, and an overall feeling of balance.

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New Allied ALFA Balances Ride Quality w/ Some Serious Alpha Vibes

Aug 2023 · Tyler Benedict

The updated Allied ALFA wants to be your go-to road bike for climbing, riding, training, windy days, and (yep) racing.

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Allied Alfa long-term review

Apr 2020 · Ben Delaney

My two years of experience with the Allied Alfa hinges around one tiny flaw that ultimately demonstrates what sets the brand apart — in a positive way.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Bottom Bracket

SRAM Dub Threaded 68mm

Stem

ALLIED Integrated

Handlebar

FSA Energy Compact

Saddle

Selle Italia Model X

Seatpost

ALLIED ALFA

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival AXS

Front Derailleur

SRAM Rival AXS

Crank

SRAM Rival AXS 46/33

Shifters

SRAM Rival AXS

Cassette

SRAM Rival XG-1250-D1 10-36

Chain

SRAM Rival D1

Brakes

SRAM Rival AXS Hydraulic w/G3 CL 160mm Rotors

TypeSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Zipp 303 S Tubeless Disc-Brake

Tires

Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR 700x28

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