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2012 Specialized

Allez Comp 105 Compact

An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
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Reported Weight15.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
Groupset105
BrakesShimano 105 Rim
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

39 mph

Allez Comp 105 Compact

40 mph

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Reviews
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Specialized S-Works Allez Review

Mar 2013

There's a common misconception that aluminium frames are associated with "harshness". I remember my first aluminium bike -- a 1990 Cannondale R600. It had an aluminium fork and was stiff and harsh as could be, but it was the bees-knees at the time. Things have come a long way since then and riding this aluminium

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Specialized Allez Comp

Mar 2012 · Mat Brett

Reliable, value-packed road bike that puts in a strong performance across the board. Certainly one to consider seriously at this price

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Specialized Allez Comp Apex

Mar 2011 · R BA

An affordable race bike with an interesting set of parts.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized E5 aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, compact race design, 1-1/2"" lower bearing, integrated headset, threaded BB

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon legs, aluminum crown and steerer, 1-1/2"" lower bearing

Bottom Bracket

OS integrated, sealed bearings

Headset

1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/2"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated, w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

Stem

Specialized EliteSet, 3D forged alloy, 12-degree, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

New Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy

Saddle

Body Geometry Riva Road

Seatpost

New Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Shimano 105 compact

Shifters

Shimano 105 STI, 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t

Chain

New Shimano Tiagra 10-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano 105

TypeShimano 105 Rim

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT Axis 2.0, Rear: DT Axis 2.0

Tires

Front: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c

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