Originally Posted by MaximumHP

Hi everyone, just starting to get back into road biking and new to these forums. I'm thinking about getting a new 06 Specialized Alllez Comp that a local shop is selling for $1000. From looking around online and locally, that seems like a pretty decent deal, what do you guys think? The frame is only a 52 (probably why it's still around and marked down), so I'm a little skeptical about getting such a small frame, but I'm only 5'6" Tall. The guy at the store thinks it fits me fine, but he want the commission on the bike too I'm sure. On a 54cm, I have to keep the seatpost that it comes with all the way down to fit (has to be a few inches up to clear the zertz i n the post). So what do you guys think about this bike. Has just about everything I was looking for as far as frame, components, wheels, etc.

You can get all the specs on the specialized website, but basically its:
Alum frame w/ carbon seatstays and fork, Zertz inserts
All Shimano 105, 10spd components
Mavic Aksium Wheelset

Thanks for your opinions, this site is great, can't wait to participate more.

-Eric