Originally Posted by
tkman
Thanks. When you say "Columbus", do you mean non-aerotec E5, or the A1? Aerotec and non-Aerotec are both listed as "Columbus" tubing. The non-Aerotecs say "SLX".
Looked up the '06 Allez Elite and now I'm really confused. The specs say "Specialized E5, fully manipulated Columbus SLX tubing", but the picture shows the aero seat tube with the cut-out. Is the pic wrong, or do some E5 SLX (NON-Aerotec) have the aero shaped seat tube?!? I'm hoping they just have the wrong bike pictured, or else it could be really confusing trying to find out if a particular bike is Aerotec.
(The '06 Comp had an E5 Aerotec frame.)
I've got an '06 Allez Elite. It is an E5 Columbus SLX frame with a cut-out for the rear wheel on the aero seat tube. Regular round seat post, not aero, 105 drivetrain except the Truvativ cranks. Great first roadie, coming from commuting on an old Trek MTB. I will upgrade the components long before I replace the frame.
boog
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Last edited by boog; 05-02-08 at 10:08 AM.