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Allez E5 Elite
An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and axis rim brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Axis Rim |
155cm – 163cm
161cm – 169cm
166cm – 175cm
172cm – 181cm
178cm – 186cm
183cm – 191cm
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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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ago 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?
ago 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
Handles superbly
Looks great
Excellent value
Good for year round riding
The brakes are not good and should be replaced with Shimano
Possibly a 5* bike with proper callipers
abr 2018 · Joe Lindsey
This snappy little road bike is one of our favorite bikes at any price
abr 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
abr 2017 · Stu Kerton
Awesome speed machine for the racer on a budget and anyone else who likes to go fast
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.
feb 2016 · R BA
Specialized Winter Camp nets some new stuff
| Frame | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, fully-manipulated tubing w/smooth welds, 1-1/8"" lower bearing |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT carbon fiber |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis |
| 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 Tiagra 4700, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, clamp-on |
| Crank | Praxis Alba, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra STI, 10-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28t |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed w/reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: AXIS 1.0, Rear: AXIS 1.0 Type: Axis 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 |
First added 6 de noviembre
Last updated 6 de noviembre
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