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Allez DSW Elite
An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and axis rim brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Axis Rim |
Summary
The Specialized Allez is celebrated for its race-oriented performance, combining stiffness, efficiency, and comfort in a well-finished aluminum frame. It's praised for its handling and acceleration, making it a standout in the entry-level race bike category. While it offers a surprisingly comfortable ride for an aluminum frame, some reviews note its unyielding ride quality over rough surfaces and limited tire clearance.
Race-oriented fit and handling
High-quality frameset with smooth welds
Surprisingly comfortable ride for aluminum
Efficient acceleration and sprinting capability
Good value for entry-level race bikes
Unyielding ride quality over bumps
Limited tire clearance
Heavier than some competitors
Limited electronic drivetrain compatibility
Press-fit bottom bracket shell
It may just be the very best privateer race bike in the company catalog, regardless of material, signaling a new era in high-performance aluminum bikes.
Cycling TipsSpecialized’s Allez series has provided a solid benchmark for entry-level race bikes for years, and the 2016 range provides a compelling reason for not looking beyond aluminum in the sub-£1,300 marketplace.
Cycling WeeklyThe Specialized Allez E5 Sport has been designed to let you get maximum joy from the simple pleasure of riding, and succeeds at doing just that.
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May 2017 · Sam Challis
The aluminium Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Expert aims to take the entry-level road bike into a new, racier era
Apr 2017 · Stu Kerton
Awesome speed machine for the racer on a budget and anyone else who likes to go fast
Oct 2016
The Specialized Allez DSW SL review is an absolute beast of a privateer racing machine: super-stiff, quick-handling, and a relatively good value, too.
Jun 2016 · Spencer Powlison
The Allez Sprint is a stiff frame with spot-on race handling that is priced affordably for the crit-racing set.
Mar 2016 · Bicycling
This aluminum crit racer is ready to attack
Feb 2016 · R BA
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Feb 2016 · Lennard Zinn
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Nov 2015 · Warren Rossiter
The Allez is tough, smooth and handles well, only the wheels and brakes hold it back. Buy if you want a bike that’s tough enough for everyday use yet can still thrill when the mood takes you
Superb handling, feels particularly fast over rolling terrain
Middling rolling stock holds back the chassis performance
| Frame | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, 1-1/8"" lower bearing, threaded BB BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, alloy crown/steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 68mm, threaded |
| Headset | 1-1/8"", integrated sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm spacers |
| Stem | Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, clamp-on |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra, compact, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra STI, 10-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28t |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: AXIS 1.0, Rear: AXIS 1.0 Type: Axis Rim |
| Rims | Front: AXIS Classic, Rear: AXIS Classic |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25mm, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25mm |
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Last updated July 9
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