2016 Specialized
Allez DSW Sprint X1 Expert
An aluminum frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Force |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
May 2017 · Sam Challis
The aluminium Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Expert aims to take the entry-level road bike into a new, racier era
Apr 2017 · Stu Kerton
Awesome speed machine for the racer on a budget and anyone else who likes to go fast
Mar 2017 · Matthew Loveridge
The Allez DSW is a cool and capable racer, but it deserves a better build. Buy if you want a dedicated race bike that won’t bankrupt you if you break it
Stiff and racy personality, unique design
Firm ride, so-so brakes
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.
Mar 2016 · Bicycling
This aluminum crit racer is ready to attack
Mar 2016 · Nigel Wynn
Can Specialized's latest aluminium Allez frameset give similarly-priced carbon-fibre bikes a run for their money?
High quality, well-finished frameset
Super-efficient Shimano 105 drivetrain
Decent weight at this price
Would have been nice to see a 105 chainset
Brushed aluminium look may not be to everyone's taste
Feb 2016 · Lennard Zinn
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| Frame | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld Sprint Technology, hydroformed aluminum tubing, tapered head tube, OSBB |
|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, size-specific taper |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, size-specific lower |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge, FACT carbon Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force 1, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Force 1, 50T |
| Shifters | SRAM Force 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1170, 11-speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1170, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Force, Rear: SRAM Force Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force 1 |
| Rims | Front: AXIS 2.0, Rear: AXIS 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm |
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