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    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    RimRimRimRimRimRimRim
    Groupset
    105, FSADura-Ace, REDClarisSora, FSAUltegra, FSATiagra, FSATiagra, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 102 × 112 × 82 × 92 × 112 × 102 × 10
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Allez Race
    S-Works Allez Limited
    Allez
    Allez Sport
    Allez Expert
    Allez Elite
    Allez Comp Smartweld
    Other Race bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    39 mph

    Allez

    36 mph

    Allez Sport

    39 mph

    Allez Expert

    36 mph

    Allez Elite

    36 mph

    Allez Comp Smartweld

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Specialized S-Works Smartweld E5 alloy, hydroformed aluminum tubing, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully-manipulated tubing w/ smooth welds, 1-1/8"" lower bearing

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully-manipulated tubing w/ smooth welds, 1-1/8"" lower bearing

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully-manipulated tubing w/ smooth welds, 1-1/8"" lower bearing

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum w/ Smartweld technology, fully-manipulated tubing w/ smooth welds, 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

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

    A1 Premium Aluminum, alloy steerer/crown, 1-1/8""

    Specialized FACT carbon, aluminum steerer/crown, 1-1/8""

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

    Specialized FACT carbon, aluminum steerer/crown, 1-1/8""

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

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA, BB30

    BB30, ceramic bearings

    Shimano, Octalink spline

    FSA, square taper, sealed cartridge bearings

    FSA, BB30

    FSA, square taper, sealed cartridge bearings

    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

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

    1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

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

    1-1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    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

    Specialized S-Works SL, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

    Cast alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

    Cast alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Pro SL, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

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

    Handlebar

    Specialized Comp, shallow bend

    Specialized S-Works Tarmac, FACT carbon, short drop

    Specialized Comp, shallow bend

    Specialized Comp, shallow bend

    Specialized Tarmac Expert, short drop

    Specialized Comp, shallow bend

    Specialized Comp, shallow bend

    Saddle

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

    Body Geometry Toupe Pro, FACT carbon rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Riva Road Gel, 143mm

    Body Geometry Riva Road Gel, 143mm

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

    Body Geometry Riva Road Gel, 143mm

    Body Geometry Riva Road Gel, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

    Specialized S-Works, FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

    Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

    Specialized Pro SL, FACT carbon, 27.2mm

    Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

    Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9000

    Shimano 2400 Claris

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Ultegra 6800

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9000

    Shimano 2400 Claris

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Ultegra 6800

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano Tiagra

    Crank

    FSA Gossamer, 10-speed compact, alloy rings

    Specialized FACT carbon, SRAM RED rings

    Shimano 2400 Claris, compact

    FSA Tempo, 9-speed compact

    FSA SL-K Light, carbon arms, 10-speed compact, alloy rings

    FSA Tempo, alloy arms, 10-speed compact, alloy/steel rings

    FSA Gossamer, 10-speed compact, alloy rings

    Shifters

    Shimano 105 STI

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 STI

    Shimano 2400 Claris STI

    Shimano Sora STI

    Shimano Ultegra 6800 STI

    Shimano Tiagra STI

    Shimano Tiagra STI

    Cassette

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9000, 11-speed

    Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 11-30

    Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 12-27

    Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed, 11-28

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28

    Chain

    KMC X10

    KMC X11 SL

    KMC Z51

    KMC X9

    Shimano Ultegra

    KMC X10

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano R561, Rear: Shimano R561

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Dura-Ace 9000, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace 9000

    TypeRim

    Front: Tektro, dual pivot, Rear: Tektro, dual pivot

    TypeRim

    Front: Tektro, dual pivot, Rear: Tektro, dual pivot

    TypeRim

    Front: Shimano Ultegra 6800, Rear: Shimano Ultegra 6800

    TypeRim

    Front: Tektro, dual pivot, Rear: Tektro, dual pivot

    TypeRim

    Front: AXIS DC 2.0, Rear: AXIS DC 2.0

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9000

    Shimano 2400 Claris

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Ultegra 6800

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano Tiagra

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: AXIS 2.0, Rear: AXIS 2.0

    Front: Roval Rapide CLX 40, Rear: Roval Rapide CLX 40

    Front: AXIS Classic, Rear: AXIS Classic

    Front: AXIS Classic, Rear: AXIS Classic

    Front: Fulcrum Racing S Five, Rear: Fulcrum Racing S Five

    Front: AXIS Classic, Rear: AXIS Classic

    Front: AXIS 1.0, Rear: AXIS 1.0

    Tires

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

    Front: Specialized S-Works Turbo, 127TPI, aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c, Rear: Specialized S-Works Turbo, 127TPI, aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c

    Front: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

    Front: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

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

    Front: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

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

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