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2012 Specialized

Allez Compact

An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetClaris
BrakesTektro Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
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)

33 mph

Allez Compact

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
49cm

5'1" – 5'5"

52cm

5'3" – 5'7"

54cm

5'5" – 5'9"

56cm

5'7" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

61cm

6'0" – 6'4"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'11", size 54cm, Fits small
Reviews
Cycling Tips
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 A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, compact race design, integrated headset

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon legs, aluminum crown and steerer

Bottom Bracket

Cr-Mo axle, 68mm x 113mm

Headset

1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

Stem

Alloy, CP bolt,12-degree, 31.8mm

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 2300

Front Derailleur

Shimano 2300

Crank

Shimano 2300 compact

Shifters

Shimano 2300 STI

Cassette

Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 13-26t

Chain

KMC Z-51 nickel plate

Brakes

Front: Tektro forged alloy, dual Teflon pivot, Rear: Tektro forged alloy, dual Teflon pivot

TypeTektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

Alex S480, 32h

Spokes

Stainless 14g

Front Hub

Forged aluminum, sealed bearing, QR, 32h

Rear Hub

Forged aluminum, double-sealed, cassette, QR, 32h

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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