2014 Specialized
Allez Elite
An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra, FSA |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Aug 2015 · Ron Koch
A value priced performance bike with all the right moves
Mar 2014 · R BA
Neil pulls an upset with a Gran Fondo win on aluminum
Jan 2014 · Nigel Wynn
Ever since its launch way back in 1981, Specialized’s now ubiquitous Allez has garnered quite a reputation over the past 32 years. Widely regarded as the benchmark when it comes to affordable alloy, the long-running success of the Allez can be attributed to many things, not least an attractive price tag
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
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
| Frame | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully-manipulated tubing w/ smooth welds, 1-1/8"" lower bearing |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, aluminum steerer/crown, 1-1/8"" |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA, square taper, sealed cartridge bearings |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers |
| Stem | Specialized alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Specialized Comp, shallow bend |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Riva Road Gel, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Crank | FSA Tempo, alloy arms, 10-speed compact, alloy/steel rings |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra STI |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28 |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro, dual pivot, Rear: Tektro, dual pivot Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rims | Front: AXIS Classic, Rear: AXIS Classic |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c |
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