Road Test/Bike Review (1992) SPECIALIZED Allez Comp
04-01-23, 08:00 AM
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Road Test/Bike Review (1992) SPECIALIZED Allez Comp
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I have one. Darn nice bike with meh paint at this point.
deserves a refinish.
this frame has the origins of DiNucci design for Specialized that culminated in his much later Anniversary frames he orchestrated.
did not have the loose cash to buy one of those unfortunately.
He had an excess run of those tubes and fittings, has built a few with them. Not cheap and the clock might be running out.
deserves a refinish.
this frame has the origins of DiNucci design for Specialized that culminated in his much later Anniversary frames he orchestrated.
did not have the loose cash to buy one of those unfortunately.
He had an excess run of those tubes and fittings, has built a few with them. Not cheap and the clock might be running out.
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legendary bike from Speciliazed as much as was the first lugged allez epic in carbon made in 1992. Thanks for sharing
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Were the built-in seatstay caps brazed on to the lug, or was the cluster cast as one piece?
It's good to see aluminum forks getting some recognition.
It's good to see aluminum forks getting some recognition.
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Originally Posted by 1989Pre
Were the built-in seatstay caps brazed on to the lug, or was the cluster cast as one piece?
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Originally Posted by BMC_Kid
Great read, thanks. I wonder how much stiffer this frame is from my Tesch built Team Allez?
04-03-23, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by repechage
buy both and report, while not common, they often are not expensive.
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Originally Posted by BMC_Kid
super helpful but I need another bike in my stable like I need a hole in my head. I’ll stick with my Team Allez.
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Originally Posted by BMC_Kid
super helpful but I need another bike in my stable like I need a hole in my head. I’ll stick with my Team Allez.
I like mine for the design. Subjectively? Rather ride an early 70's Colnago.
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Originally Posted by georges1
superb bike, it seems to have its original continental grand prix tires
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Today I learned that clipless pedals used to be included on a new bike.
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Originally Posted by BMC_Kid
Great read, thanks. I wonder how much stiffer this frame is from my Tesch built Team Allez?
04-11-23, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by capt_velo
Today I learned that clipless pedals used to be included on a new bike.
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Originally Posted by BMC_Kid
I believe it’s all original. My brother found it for me in Denver from the original owner who said he rode it a half dozen times and then stored it. When I got it I replace the original black anodized stem with a Dura Ace and the black Turbo seat with a white perforated example of the same year stamping. Both are tucked away and will go with the bike when I eventually sell it. It doesn’t have a single blemish in the paintwork. And I believe the tires are original to the bike and still in excellent condition.
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Originally Posted by smd4
Pretty stunning bike. I love those early Dura Ace brake shoes. And awesome stem upgrade.
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Originally Posted by BMC_Kid
Thank you! The Dura-Ace stems are one of my favorites.
