2021 Specialized

Allez Elite

An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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MSRP$1,600
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, Praxis
BrakesRim
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Lowest gear

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39 mph

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39 mph

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Reviews
The Gear Loop
Specialized Allez Sprint Comp 2022 review

Jul 2022 · Leon Poultney

The latest Specialized Allez Sprint Comp features an aluminium frame that’s as aerodynamically efficient as its carbon road race. But is it any

Highs
  • Tidy looks

  • Sharp handling

  • Clever welding

Lows
  • Average wheelset

  • Heavier than carbon

  • It’s expensive

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Cycling News
Hands on: Specialized Allez Sprint 2022 Review

Apr 2022 · Will Jones

The Allez Sprint represents a compelling race-ready chassis, with excellent handling, though it could come specced with wider tyres from factory

Highs
  • Fantastic handling

  • Efficient power transfer

  • Aerodynamic alloy frame

Lows
  • The included 26c tyres are too narrow for the frame stiffness

  • Bottle cage bolts rounded off at first use

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Velo
2022 Specialized Allez Sprint review

Mar 2022 · Dave Rome

The return of the alloy race machine.

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BikeRadar
Specialized Allez Elite (2020) review

Mar 2020 · Simon Withers

Pretty much the perfect all-round road bike for a wide range of riders

Highs
  • Great frameset, very good tubeless-ready wheels, versatile all-round endurance geometry

Lows
  • The brakes aren’t the equal of 105, heavier than some, but that’s it

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized Allez

Apr 2019 · Rupert Radley

The Specialized Allez is a versatile entry-level bike with a great ride quality and the potential to be upgraded

Highs
  • Superb quality frame

  • Confidence and stable ride

  • Shimano Claris hoods are very comfortable

  • Full carbon fork

Lows
  • Wide ratio cassette means clunky shifting

  • Budget brakes

  • Sluggish wheels

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Peter Sagan races alloy Specialized Allez Sprint with tubeless tires to second at the 2019 season opener

Jan 2019 · Philippe Tremblay

Slovakian Champion was racing without the rainbow stripes for the first time in three years at the Down Under Classic in Adelaide

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Review

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?

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Cyclist
Specialized Allez Elite Red Hook review

Aug 2018 · Jack Elton-Walters

An excellent bike that belies its low price tag; a machine capable of year round riding from sportives to long days out and even crit races

Highs
  • Handles superbly

  • Looks great

  • Excellent value

  • Good for year round riding

Lows
  • The brakes are not good and should be replaced with Shimano

  • Possibly a 5* bike with proper callipers

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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing w/ SmoothWelds, 1-1/8"- 1-3/8" tapered head tube, internal cable routing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorsGloss Green Tint-Silver Base / Silver/carbon; Gloss Ice Yellow / Dove Grey; Satin Black / Blue Reflective/clean

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" taper, fender eyelets

Bottom Bracket

Praxis 68mm BSA

Stem

Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

Seatpost

Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000 GS, medium cage, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Praxis Alba, 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-32t

Chain

KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Axis 1.0 caliper, Rear: Axis 1.0 caliper

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h, Rear: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

Tires

Front: RoadSport, 700x26mm, Rear: RoadSport, 700x26mm

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