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Specialized Allez Elite Road Bike review

  • Price Paid:$1,500.00
  • User rating:
    (4.2)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 4 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"Just a good all around package. Weaknesses are easily delt with."TaylorB

(5)

Quality of Construction

Very nicely done. Every bit of fit and finish is perfect

(3)

Fit

I love the fit... but it took a little tweaking. The top tubes run very long in these bikes when compared to just about everyone else. They are too long. I went to a shorter stem and the bike feel and fit is much better.

(5)

Comfort

Carbon fork and stays are nice, very smooth ride. Seems stiff enough laterally, but soaks up the bumps. Good balance of comfort. The saddle is OK once you give it time to break-in a little.

(4)

Adjustability

Comes with plenty of spacers in the ahead set for adjustment. Flip/Flop stem, etc.

(4)

Durability

So far so good.

(3)

Value

Average value.

(5)

Appearance

Very nice finish quality

(5)

Customer Service

Not used yet

(4)

Performance

Not an all out race performance bike, but a good mix of comfort and efficiency. Handling is spot on, quick enough but not twitchy.

Strengths

All around package is nice, looks great. Great handling, not slow and not too twitchy. Comfortable and soaks up the bumps without being laterally compliant. 105 components work just fine!

Weakness

Wheels are way heavy, top tube is longish. I have replaced the wheels with a lighter set... makes a big difference. The whole bike is and feels lighter. I also went to a shorter stem to correct for the long top tubes. Lastly, the brakes are just fine, but the brake pads are weak... I replaced the stock pads with some Kool-Stop black compound pads (shimano compatible refills) and braking is much improved.

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Buyers clubAllez Elite Road Bike
  • 32 people use
  • 1289 workouts logged
  • 54179.99 miles / 3245.34 hours logged