**Post your Specialized Allez**
09-07-12, 08:14 PM
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I just picked up this (what i think is) 1998 Specialized Allez, stock with exception of the pedals.
https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...e#.UEmAAUR5guE
https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...e#.UEmAAUR5guE
09-07-12, 08:34 PM
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I posted my pic on another thread but just found this thread. Here's me (my matching color Tri outfit truly is purely coincidental) and my new '12 Elite.
09-13-12, 12:08 PM
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how's the ride? any flex in the BB area? Still debating on building up that frameset or go w/ cdale.
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09-13-12, 12:18 PM
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09-13-12, 12:30 PM
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The new e5 frame is nice. Real nice. I haven't had a chance to weigh it yet, but I'm thinking it's right at 17lbs.
09-13-12, 01:06 PM
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jsigone: The ride feels very similar to the older e5 that I had before, but maybe a little bit stiffer in the BB area. Handling is also similar. The big draw for me was the weight reduction and the fact that I really grew to dislike the black and red color scheme of the one I had before.
09-13-12, 04:19 PM
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this thread is awesome im now thinking of buying a used allez as my first bike. can anyone please tell me which allez frames would be worth buying and putting money into. thanks!
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09-13-12, 07:05 PM
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actually heres the bike ive been looking at on craigslist according to the seller its the 2009 allez with shimano tiagra derailer and about 800 miles on it.
i would greatly appreciate your thoughts and opinions on the bike and would also like to know if any one can tell me whether this is a bike that would be worthy of upgrading to compete with something like a CAAD10 or something higher up., thanks!
i would greatly appreciate your thoughts and opinions on the bike and would also like to know if any one can tell me whether this is a bike that would be worthy of upgrading to compete with something like a CAAD10 or something higher up., thanks!
09-13-12, 08:02 PM
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actually heres the bike ive been looking at on craigslist according to the seller its the 2009 allez with shimano tiagra derailer and about 800 miles on it.
i would greatly appreciate your thoughts and opinions on the bike and would also like to know if any one can tell me whether this is a bike that would be worthy of upgrading to compete with something like a CAAD10 or something higher up., thanks!
i would greatly appreciate your thoughts and opinions on the bike and would also like to know if any one can tell me whether this is a bike that would be worthy of upgrading to compete with something like a CAAD10 or something higher up., thanks!
09-13-12, 09:28 PM
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thanks! how is the price on that one? as im not really sure what they even went for when new!!! also which model of the allez is it do you know?
09-13-12, 10:14 PM
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I have a Sport Compact. I think retail on it was $850. It had Sora shifters, which worked fine, but it is easy to fall into the upgrade trap. I don't race, but I ride a lot, and I have enjoyed every moment on it (not counting the moments when I wanted long century rides to end).
09-13-12, 10:55 PM
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I have a Sport Compact. I think retail on it was $850. It had Sora shifters, which worked fine, but it is easy to fall into the upgrade trap. I don't race, but I ride a lot, and I have enjoyed every moment on it (not counting the moments when I wanted long century rides to end).
09-14-12, 05:44 AM
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Not that it is impossible, but I would think closer to 19 lbs with those wheels and Rival. I could be wrong though, those new E5 frames are fantastically light and stiff.
09-29-12, 09:30 AM
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Here's my 2010 Compact Sport - headed out for a metric century, hence the saddle bag, pump and rear blinkie...
Upgrades:
Zipp 101 wheelset
Ultegra brakes, brifters, RD, & cassette
Dura Ace FD
Selle SMP Lite 209 saddle
Shimano SPD-SL pedals
Bill
Upgrades:
Zipp 101 wheelset
Ultegra brakes, brifters, RD, & cassette
Dura Ace FD
Selle SMP Lite 209 saddle
Shimano SPD-SL pedals
Bill
10-15-12, 04:00 PM
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Padley that's a sharp looking Allez. I have the same model/year and have been thinking about selling or upgrading.
I'm leaning towards the upgrade and completing the groupo to Ultegra via eBay/CL, and buying some light wheels (maybe Neuvation R28 SLs).
How did you choose the upgrades that you did?
Still uncertain here... thanks.
I'm leaning towards the upgrade and completing the groupo to Ultegra via eBay/CL, and buying some light wheels (maybe Neuvation R28 SLs).
How did you choose the upgrades that you did?
Still uncertain here... thanks.
10-15-12, 06:03 PM
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Here's my new 2013 Allez Compact--first road bike ever. Loving it--have ridden nearly every day since I got it several weeks ago. Stock for now......
EDIT: not stock anymore--it now has VP Thin Gripster Pedals (which I really like).
EDIT: not stock anymore--it now has VP Thin Gripster Pedals (which I really like).
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10-15-12, 06:34 PM
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My new 2011 Allez Elite E5 with Easton OEM Aero wheelset
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10-24-12, 07:53 PM
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Told you so!
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10-25-12, 05:40 PM
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That murdered e5 is the sickness. I want that.
Here's my bottom of the line oversized old busted:
Here's my bottom of the line oversized old busted:
