2014 Specialized

Allez Race

An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
Groupset105, FSA
BrakesRim
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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)

36 mph

Allez Race

40 mph

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Highest gear

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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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Reviews
Road Bike Action
BIKE TEST: SPECIALIZED ALLEZ COMP RACE

Aug 2015 · R BA

Still fighting the good fight for less expensive performance

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Bicycling
The Specialized Allez Comp Race Gets It Right

Aug 2015 · Ron Koch

A value priced performance bike with all the right moves

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized Allez Elite review

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

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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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road.cc
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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum w/ Smartweld technology, hydroformed aluminum tubing, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Specialized Tarmac, FACT carbon full monocoque, carbon steerer/crown for 1-3/8"" lower bearing

Bottom Bracket

FSA, BB30

Headset

1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 8mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of carbon spacers

Stem

Specialized Elite-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Specialized Comp, shallow bend

Saddle

Body Geometry Toupe Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

FSA Gossamer, 10-speed compact, alloy rings

Shifters

Shimano 105 STI

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Front: Shimano R561, Rear: Shimano R561

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano 105

Wheels
Rims

Front: AXIS 2.0, Rear: AXIS 2.0

Tires

Front: Specialized Espoir Elite, 60TPI, aramid bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Elite, 60TPI, aramid bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

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