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03-04-02, 12:11 PM
I have the opportunity to get a new 2001 Specialized Allez elite for $830. This is about half the price it went for last year. My issue is I plan on riding on average 25-50 miles a session, with some longer thrown in. No racing. I know this is an aluminum frame w/carbon fork. It felt good on the test spin but I'm from a steel background so worried about using alum for long rides.
Also this bike uses the "compact geometry" as opposed to the traditional straigt top tube. What do people think of this? When I first saw it thought it looked like a ladies' bike. The area I live in has rolling hills, and the Appalachian mountains are too far from me. Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!!!!
Also this bike uses the "compact geometry" as opposed to the traditional straigt top tube. What do people think of this? When I first saw it thought it looked like a ladies' bike. The area I live in has rolling hills, and the Appalachian mountains are too far from me. Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!!!!