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    MSRP
    ($5,163)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    RaceAero
    Weight
    17.0 lbs
    3.3
    8.1
    AluminumCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    28c
    Brakes
    RimHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    105, PraxisForce eTap
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    cube.eu

    Summary
    The Specialized Allez Comp Race and CUBE LITENING AERO C:68X PRO are both road bikes. The Allez Comp Race has an aluminum frame, while the LITENING AERO C:68X PRO has a carbon frame, better components, and a 2 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2015 Allez Comp Race
    2023 LITENING AERO C:68X PRO
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    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)

    41 mph

    2015 Allez Comp Race

    41 mph

    2023 LITENING AERO C:68X PRO

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld SL Technology, hydroformed aluminum tubing, tapered headtube, OSBB

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Litening C:68X® Aero Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aero Optimized Tubes, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, 1-3/8"" lower bearing

    Litening C:68X® Aero, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc

    Bottom Bracket

    BB30, press-fit

    SRAM DUB Road, 86mm Pressfit

    Headset

    1-1/8"" upper, 1-3/8” lower, steel bearings, 8mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm spacers

    ACROS, Top Integrated 1 1/8", Bottom Integrated 1 1/4"

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Specialized, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach

    ICR Aero Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin/Wahoo Mount Interface

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Toupé Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Natural Fit Nuance SLT Road Carbon

    Seatpost

    Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

    Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex

    Pedals

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105, 11-speed

    SRAM Force AXS™, 12-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105, 11-speed

    SRAM Force AXS™

    Crank

    Praxis Works, TURN Zayante, BB30, 52/36

    SRAM Force DUB Carbon, 48x35T

    Shifters

    Shimano 105 STI

    SRAM Force AXS™

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28

    SRAM Force XG-1270, 10-33T

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-speed, reusable Missing Link

    SRAM Force D1

    Brakes

    Front: AXIS 2.0, Rear: AXIS 2.0

    SRAM Force AXS™ (160/160)

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Roval Rapide CL 40, Rear: Roval Rapide CL 40

    Mavic Cosmic SL 45

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 127TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x25c

    Schwalbe Pro One, Tubeless Easy, 28-622

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