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Allez E5
An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
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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Summary
The Specialized Allez is celebrated for its race-oriented design, offering a blend of stiffness, efficiency, and comfort that rivals higher-end carbon frames. Its SmartWeld technology and high-quality aluminum construction deliver a ride quality that's both aggressive and surprisingly comfortable, making it a standout in the entry-level race bike category. While it excels in performance and value, some riders may find its ride quality unyielding over rough surfaces and its electronic drivetrain compatibility limited.
Extraordinary stiffness
Reasonably lightweight
Good value
Suitably race-oriented fit and handling
Understated aesthetics
Unyielding ride quality
Limited electronic drivetrain compatibility
Press-fit bottom bracket shell
Limited tire clearance
Polarizing color choices for frameset option
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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Aug 2018 · Benjamin Topf
Raw aluminium, smart welds, and an aero seatpost. Can the € 1,799 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp do its stealth look justice in our practical tests?
Jul 2018 · Matt Jacobs
This do-it-all road bike is suitable for centuries, commuting, or carrying light loads
Apr 2018 · Rupert Radley
The Specialized Allez Sprint Comp is the US brand's aluminium criterium bike that proved itself adept when ridden hard, fast or long
Versatile bike – can be ridden hard or far
Great looking
Narrow tyres
Weight
Apr 2017 · Matthew Loveridge
It’s not exceptional value but the Allez remains a solid entry-level racer. Buy if you want an affordable machine that’s ready to race
Stiff, exciting ride
Average spec, not the smoothest
Apr 2017 · Stu Kerton
Awesome speed machine for the racer on a budget and anyone else who likes to go fast
Nov 2016 · Marc Abbott
A value-packed Shimano Sora alloy all-rounder
Well made and comfortable
High-quality new Sora components
Strong and durable wheels
On the heavy side
Ride is solid rather than exciting
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.
| Frame | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, fully-manipulated tubing w/smooth welds, 1-1/8"" lower bearing BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT carbon fiber |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 12.5mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris 2400, 8-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris 2400, clamp-on |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer Pro, Direct mount ABS, MegaExo Integrated Interface, 68mm English BB, 9-/10-speed, forged 6066 aluminum, 144mm Q-factor, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris 2400 STI |
| Cassette | Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-32t |
| Chain | KMC Z7, 8-speed w/reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro, caliper, dual pivot, Rear: Tektro, caliper, short reach, dual pivot Type: Tektro Rim |
| Rims | Front: Axis Sport, Rear: Axis Sport |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Espoir Sport, 700x25mm, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, Rear: Espoir Sport, 700x25mm, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection |
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Last updated November 6
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