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Specialized Allez as a first bike??
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 2006-11-02 12:12 PM |
Member  31  brooklyn new york |  Subject: Specialized Allez as a first bike?? Hey guys and gals...im going to start doing biathlon sprints this year and i have to get in shape. first off, im 279lbs. right now but i plan on working on that. First question, would the frame on the Allez (basic) be able to handle what my body gives it? Question two, It has a sora front derailleur and i wanted to know if the components will hold oup on sprints and stuff like that. i dont think i can do much more than that in the next couple of years so betting a tri bike is out of the question right now. So...basically..is this a good bike for sprints and will it be able to hold up to my pouding?? thanks! FRAME Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, compact road design, integrated headset, hourglass speedstays REAR SHOCK N/A FORK Specialized carbon fork, carbon fiber legs, aluminum steerer HEADSET Specialized Mindset, 1 1/8" integrated threadless, sealed bearings, alloy 20mm cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers STEM Specialized Sport, 3D forged alloy, 31.8mm split clamp, 7 degree HANDLEBARS Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short-reach drop, 31.8mm TAPE/GRIPS Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon w/ 2.5mm gel padding FRONT BRAKE Dual pivot, forged alloy w/ cartridge multi-condition pads REAR BRAKE Dual pivot, forged alloy w/ cartridge multi-condition pads BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Sora, 8-speed STI, flight deck compatible FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Sora, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Tiagra, short cage SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Sora, 8-speed STI, flight deck compatible CASSETTE FREEWHEEL SRAM PG-850, 8-speed 12-26t CHAIN Shimano HG50, 8-speed CRANKSET Sugino Comp, five arm, polished arms CHAINRINGS 53x39t BOTTOM BRACKET Sport cartridge, square taper, 68 x 110mm PEDALS Composite body, alloy cage w/ toe clips and straps RIMS Jalco GX460, alloy triple wall, machined sidewalls w/ indicator grooves FRONT HUB Specialized forged alloy, 24 hole, double sealed ball bearings, straight pull spokes, QR REAR HUB Specialized forged alloy, 28 hole, double sealed ball bearings, straight pull spokes, cassette, QR SPOKES Stainless 14g, straight-pull FRONT TIRE Specialized Mondo, 700x23C, wire bead, 60TPI REAR TIRE Specialized Mondo, 700x23C, wire bead, 60TPI TUBES Specialized standard presta tube SADDLE Specialized Comp Road, full padding SEAT POST Specialized carbon fiber, 27.2mm SEAT BINDER Specialized CNC, alloy (BIKE.JPG) Attachments ---------------- BIKE.JPG (55KB - 22 downloads) |
| 2006-11-02 12:51 PM in reply to: #586725 |
Master 1810   Morse Lake, Noblesville, Indiana | Subject: RE: Specialized Allez as a first bike?? Um, no problem on the bike, it will be an excelent bike for your needs. |
| 2006-11-02 1:53 PM in reply to: #586725 |
Expert 655 Denver | Subject: RE: Specialized Allez as a first bike?? I used an allez for my first triathlon season in which I did 2 sprints a half iron and a full iron, and I never had a problem with anything. I have now bought a tri-bike but I still plan on using the allez as a road bike in the off season. |
| 2006-11-02 2:36 PM in reply to: #586900 |
Member 31 brooklyn new york | Subject: RE: Specialized Allez as a first bike?? browner6 - 2006-11-02 2:53 PM I used an allez for my first triathlon season in which I did 2 sprints a half iron and a full iron, and I never had a problem with anything. I have now bought a tri-bike but I still plan on using the allez as a road bike in the off season. did you get the Allez Elite with the 105 components or the regular Allez with the Sora/Tiagra?? thats awesome..i really like this bike and i hope that it will suit my needs. seems like it will..  |
| 2006-11-02 5:40 PM in reply to: #586725 |
Member 50 Bryan, | Subject: RE: Specialized Allez as a first bike?? I just completed my first triathlon season. Did a sprint, olympic and just completed my first HIM. I have the 06 Allez Sport. I can tell you that I was holding my own with my bike against some more expensive bikes. My bike came equipped with 105 and tiegra. If you put the time in the saddle the bike will take care of you. I read that the tires would be a problem with someone your weight. For me the bike was an excellent investment. hope that helps some. |
| 2006-11-02 9:14 PM in reply to: #586725 |
Expert 655 Denver | Subject: RE: Specialized Allez as a first bike?? No it was just a regular Allez, it is a really good bike for the cash that you put down on it. You won't believe how many people who had 5000$ dollar bikes that I beat in those races. Go for the Allez, you will enjoy it. |
| 2006-11-08 2:35 PM in reply to: #586725 |
Extreme Veteran 411 Abilene, Texas | Subject: RE: Specialized Allez as a first bike?? If you can afford to do so and if the bike shop will work with you you should consider upgrading the wheels. Also perhaps the saddle for comfort. Frankly I'm not acquinted with that brand of rims. The wheels is one place that bicycle manufacturing companies cut corners. The rest of the bike should be fine as an entry level bike. |
| 2006-11-08 3:02 PM in reply to: #586725 |
| Veteran 158 Grapevine, Texas | Subject: RE: Specialized Allez as a first bike?? I have a specialized allez sport. I think it's a 2002. It's a great first bike. However, I would try to go up one level from the bike you posted to one that doesn't have sora components. You'll find that you may have a hard time shifting properly, particularly on the big ring up front, and may have multiple experiences of dropping your chain. It's worth the extra $100-200 or whatever it is to get a little bit better derailleurs. I wish I had spent a little more on my first bike and gotten one that was all 105. My front derailleur is tiagra and I've had several experiences of the chain coming off. One in particular was a race and it cost me 2nd place in my age group. That was a tough one to get over. That's just my advice. Good luck and have a great time! |
| 2006-11-08 3:22 PM in reply to: #586725 |
| 2 | Subject: RE: Specialized Allez as a first bike?? I'd jump up one level, and get away from the Sora shifters. The problem with these is that you wont be able to upshift on your cassette if your hands are on the drops. With the Tiagra or above shifters, you can shift from the drops or the hoods. |
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