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03-14-10, 08:27 PM
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My Specialized Allez Double got me into road biking at 11 years old. Sadly, I sold it to fund the new bike....
The LBS said the factory-spec wheels were bad, so I got some "upgraded" OpenPros.... Anyone know what the stock ones were in 2007?
It had a mix of Sora and Tiagra components. I think it had Sora shifters and RD and a Tiagra FD
Here are some pictures from the sale:
The LBS said the factory-spec wheels were bad, so I got some "upgraded" OpenPros.... Anyone know what the stock ones were in 2007?
It had a mix of Sora and Tiagra components. I think it had Sora shifters and RD and a Tiagra FD
Here are some pictures from the sale:
03-14-10, 09:12 PM
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Specialized Allez..Axiom Bag ,rack and panniers..Mj808 on the front and a Dinotte 140 on the back..Shimano MT41 shoes and M520 pedals..SRAM crank and rings....Easily the best $$$ I ever spent and my daily commuter...
03-14-10, 09:14 PM
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Very nice! Had that exact same color scheme for my Allez, loved it.
03-17-10, 07:12 AM
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Previously posted 93 Allez Pro upgraded to 10 speed campy (Chorus levers, Centaur brakes, Veloce deraileurs) and compact crank.
Phase 2: Have a carbon fork to install (+ headset, stem, seatpost)
Phase 2: Have a carbon fork to install (+ headset, stem, seatpost)
03-17-10, 09:12 AM
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2009 Specialized Allez Sport Double Compact, 105 group all around, Specialized Armadillos tires, replaced the cheap stock pedals with some traditional platform ones, leather handlebar wrap, leather seat saddle bag, Brooks B-17 Champion saddle in honey color. Configured for longer rides with traditional old school looks and comfort.
03-17-10, 09:19 AM
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Not sure if this is the right thread but I figured I would ask - Is $450 a fair price for a 2000 Allez with Tiagra - it sounds a little high to me. Local CL
03-17-10, 10:53 AM
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Hey Sharky. What condition, is it the EXACT size you need, what kind of mileage, and if it is ALL 105 from then it is probably an Allez Comp. So it could very well be woirth that. I paid 400 for my 06 virtually new with 70 miles on it and it has sora/tiagra mix. (For now)
03-17-10, 11:02 AM
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Frame size is the same as my C'dale, so I imagine it is close in size. Its not all 105, its Tiagra with 105 RD. Looks to be in decent shape but have not gone to see it in person. Just stumbled across it, seller won't budge on price though so I will probably pass.
03-23-10, 02:14 PM
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1988 Double Butted Cro Mo goodness. Really nice ride. This is how I got it, will resubmit after I do the basics-needs new bar tape, hoods. It is full Suntour GPX. Just wish it was a triple, kind of limits my riding on it.
04-20-10, 07:13 PM
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That is a good looking Allez. Can't wait to get mine back from my g/f. I mean, my other bike is nice, but I need a daily commuter again, my other bike is just a tad much for commuting!
04-20-10, 07:23 PM
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04-20-10, 07:27 PM
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04-25-10, 08:10 PM
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just purchased an 09 allez elite - new to cycling and have been doing indoor spin for about a year and half - time to get on a 'real' bike - looking forward to this summer with my new bike! stock everything except installed beefier rear tire (mavic sp?) and put some shimano spd pedals on it. I was warned about the 'no name' brakes but they seemed fine in the test ride. big fan of this forum gave me some background to work with.
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04-30-10, 10:18 PM
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2008 - Triathalonated
2008 Allez Elite - Tiagra/Sora
Not the typical photo, but you know what they look like by now...this is race day morning at Scott Tinley's Triathlon 2009, ready to roll.
Mods as it stands now-
Brakes - upgraded to Ultegra
Aero Bars - Profile T2+ Cobra
Crank - FSA Gossamer compact
Pedals - Look KEO Sprint
Drivetrain - SRAM chain and cassette (don't recall which)
Wheels - Rolf Prima Vigor SL (Easton EA50SL for everyday)
The stock wheels are in the garage...on death row so to speak. Dang, I coulda bought a new bike for all this junk!
Not the typical photo, but you know what they look like by now...this is race day morning at Scott Tinley's Triathlon 2009, ready to roll.
Mods as it stands now-
Brakes - upgraded to Ultegra
Aero Bars - Profile T2+ Cobra
Crank - FSA Gossamer compact
Pedals - Look KEO Sprint
Drivetrain - SRAM chain and cassette (don't recall which)
Wheels - Rolf Prima Vigor SL (Easton EA50SL for everyday)
The stock wheels are in the garage...on death row so to speak. Dang, I coulda bought a new bike for all this junk!
05-04-10, 09:53 PM
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For as long as this thread's been going on, I'm surprised nobody has posted this paint job ('07 Expert). About the only things left are the frame, seatpost, and Ultegra 6600 gruppo.
The hand-me-down Kysrium ES's were a nice upgrade from the stock Ultegra WH-R600 wheels, which are now being beaten to hell on my commuter, along with the original Specialized handlebars, which I hated. I have some Ritchey Comps on there now, which are okay, but not great. I had some Deda Magics in between that were much better, but they got smushed in a crit. No complaints about the Ritchey WCS stem, except that it isn't as stiff as the Thomson it replaced. The saddle is a Selle Italia Flite that's seen better days.
The fork is an older S-Works fork from a buddy's parts bin; it replaced the S-Works they sent as a warranty replacement when the original cracked at the steerer. No such luck the second time around; it happened in the same crash that turned my Deda bars into a pretzel.
The only other real "upgrade" I've made to it is Nokon cables (scored at a fire-sale price) and Kool-Stop pads for the brakes. They stop the bike magnificently, even at 45 mph in the rain.
Planned upgrades include another set of Deda bars when I can score them cheap on eBay (should be tomorrow if I'm not outbid), an ancient, wired Powertap that I got a deal on that should be arriving tomorrow, and possibly a better headset if I can do something about the stupid proprietary Mindset - it's the only think I hate about this bike!
All of those upgrades will be moved over when I replace the frame; this one has definitely seen better days, with some dents in the top tube and a ton of little scratches. Looking at a Salsa Podio, might buy the complete with Rival and use this bike's cockpit parts.
07-18-10, 12:32 AM
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This is my "Franken-Forza" AKA The Sleeper, It used to be an '02 Allez Sport. I've started an overhaul on it prepping for what will most likely be an SL3 frame this Fall.
Mods:
Group: Full SRAM Red
Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 3 2-Way (w/Conti Grand Prix 4000S)
Handle Bars: FSA K-Wing Compact
Stem: FSA OS-99
Chain: KMC X10SL
Saddle: Specialized Toupe Team
Seatpost: Specialized S-Works Pave SL
Pedals: Look Keo Max2 Carbon
Cage: Serfas Carbon
Computer: Gamin Edge 500 Bundle
Mods:
Group: Full SRAM Red
Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 3 2-Way (w/Conti Grand Prix 4000S)
Handle Bars: FSA K-Wing Compact
Stem: FSA OS-99
Chain: KMC X10SL
Saddle: Specialized Toupe Team
Seatpost: Specialized S-Works Pave SL
Pedals: Look Keo Max2 Carbon
Cage: Serfas Carbon
Computer: Gamin Edge 500 Bundle
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10-09-10, 05:28 PM
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Gone through a couple of changes since last post, mainly the wheels. Fuzion F1's
10-09-10, 08:49 PM
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I guess i should have posted mine, but I really should get a better pic,
It is a 2010 allez comp
It is a 2010 allez comp
10-09-10, 11:01 PM
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Got this one a little over a month ago. I ended up putting it back to all black & white, but this is the only pic I've bothered to take so far.
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10-10-10, 05:46 AM
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This is a 2010 Allez frame with the following changes:
Group: Dura Ace
Saddle: Saddleco Flow
Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 4
I've also swapped out the bottle cages since this photo to silver with red accents and specialized in white. Super sweet. This build only ways about .75 more pounds than my carbon.
Group: Dura Ace
Saddle: Saddleco Flow
Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 4
I've also swapped out the bottle cages since this photo to silver with red accents and specialized in white. Super sweet. This build only ways about .75 more pounds than my carbon.
10-10-10, 11:48 AM
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Very nice, Sabazel! My Allez lost 2.5 lb when I took the stock wheels with wire bead tires and put my XR-200/American Classic/Revolution wheels with folding tires on it. Still a couple pounds heavier than my previous scandium bike with full carbon fork, but not bad at all.
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