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Allez DSW SL Frameset
An aluminum frame race frameset.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
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
Mar 2017 · Matthew Loveridge
The Allez DSW is a cool and capable racer, but it deserves a better build. Buy if you want a dedicated race bike that won’t bankrupt you if you break it
Stiff and racy personality, unique design
Firm ride, so-so brakes
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
Mar 2016 · Nigel Wynn
Can Specialized's latest aluminium Allez frameset give similarly-priced carbon-fibre bikes a run for their money?
High quality, well-finished frameset
Super-efficient Shimano 105 drivetrain
Decent weight at this price
Would have been nice to see a 105 chainset
Brushed aluminium look may not be to everyone's taste
Feb 2016 · R BA
Specialized Winter Camp nets some new stuff
| Frame | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld SL Technology, hydroformed aluminum tubing, tapered head tube, OSBB BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, 1-3/8"" lower bearing |
| Bottom Bracket | Hope, BB30 |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, 1-3/8” lower, steel bearings, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm spacers |
| Seatpost | Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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