hmmmm that is the bike that I just ordered the 2004 Allez Elite.. but how did you get one so quick? My LBS which is very good nice folks said it would be 3 weeks or so before they come out? I went to the Specialized web site and it doesnt say anything about the 2004 Elites :-(

can I ask how much you paid?

I want mine now :-)

Yeah, sounds really awesome, send us some bike porn when you get it ;)

-Dan the Man-

I have no idea how they got it so quickly. The ’03 and ’04 were both on the floor, and wanting to get the newer bike I opted for the ’04. It sounded like they had been selling a lot of the ‘04s.
The sticker price was $999.

My LBS had an 04 Elite in already as well- priced at $1029. Specialized just had a big unveiling to all the dealers about two weeks ago. My LBS guy showed me his book of pre-release 04 bikes with photos of the entire line. There is some really trick stuff coming down the pike (mostly on the high end bikes). They have a road bike that the entire top half of the frame is carbon but nothing like you've ever seen. They are also getting into elastomer inserts big time... chain stays, frame, fork... along the same lines as the new Pave seatpost. It looks like the low to mid-range bikes haven't changed that much for 2004 except for the inclusion Pave seatpost (which I hear is very good...$99 MSRP) and graphics. Worth the weight unless you can secure a really good deal on an 03.

I saw an '04 one a month ago at a bike shop in Arvada, Colorado. It was easy to spot because of the elastimer in the carbon seatpost. I ended getting a '03 at the LBS that was closer to me. I also ended up paying $99 more than the 04' model.

Why not go to the source?

I saw the '04 sport at my LBS. It was ok. It was only $700!! I don't think it was too great, but it's still an Allez, so I like it.

-Dan the Man-

Man, Specialized gives you bang for the buck!!

Here's my new '03 Specialized Allez Comp 27!!! I'm wondering if anyone in the US has seen one like this in Team Zebra Red. It's only sold outside the US as far as I know....

Man I love this bike!

Hakuna that is a Cool looking bike!!!

Hakuna, I've only seen the Zebra striped black one. I like that red! Sweet ride!

-Dan the Man-

I take that back, I did find an Allez in that color.....

doesn't get any better than that!!!!!!!

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/..._03road_as.jpg

Here is me on my 2002 Specialized Allez E5 SLX Comp

http://www.robinsonsenterprises.com/pic1.jpg

Thanks guys, I love the red zebra. The Black and White one is of course the Team Sapone or now Team Domina Vacanze colors. Very cool to see those guys on Specialized bikes...I don't think *I'll* wear the suits though! :D

I still haven't heard of any red zebra stripes in the U.S. I think I might have the only one or certianly only one of a very few! Cool!

Now if I could just find the striped bar tape in red and white or red and black....

Gary

in fact specialized has its frames built by merida, giant's biggest competitor, and the second-largest bike manufacturer in the world. merida acquired a minority stake [49%] in specialized two years ago [read about it here] and i doubt they'd let their main competitor [giant] make money from them.

SOme cool bikes. I'm not worthy!

I actually tried out a bike like Greekrider's, when I was looking to buy. But I have to say the Specialized just didn't suit me, I didn't like the way it handled. It was also somewhat more expensive. Even so, they are still pretty cool bikes.

Here is a pic of my '99 Allez Sport...just got it last week and having fun!http://www.childs-dunawayracing.com/...cn1800-400.jpg

I'll play.

Here's my Allez Comp at the top of Luz Ardiden, only a few hours before Lance's dramatic stage win in this year's Tour:)

Alas, a week-and-a-half after my return from France, my Allez and I were hit by a car :( Bike is still in the shop, being assessed. I'm healing. But I miss my ride terribly.

http://www.roadhockey.net/tdf1/images/IMG_0150.jpg

I have one word for you.... eBay!! hehe

-Dan the Man-

Newbie here. I just wanted to say that I bought the Allez Elite 27 3 weeks ago and loving it. My LBS had the 02,03 and 04 models on the floor and opted for the newest Elite. The changes that I noticed was the Bar Phat, Painted Carbon Fork, Pave' seat post and cured chain stays. If you look at posting of the other 04 Elite you can see the curved chain stay. So far I have about 300 miles and counting on the bike and loving every minute of it. My old road bike which I still have is a 84 Peugeot Super Vitus 12 speed. still a fast bike but wanted the new shifting levers and lighter weight. No pics yet.

Well I thought I would post the PIC again since some of the posts have been lost:(

here is my new Allez 2004 Elite! I love it!!!



http://home.mchsi.com/~chaztrip/IM000320.JPG

As you guys know, I have an '01 Sport and am building it. I have updated my component list, check it out!

I have always loved the S-Works E5 Road......... ABSOLUTELY amazing!!! So when I get into racing a little bit more, I want one!!! It only goes for $4,120, I mean if I start saving now, I can have it in like 5 years!!

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/...w_road_red.jpg

-Dan the Man-

Hey Everybody!

Specialized just released the pics for the 2004 Allez's on their website:

http://www.specialized.com/SBCBkFami...i796c7f.j27006

and for just the ladies they have a New Dolce Line:

http://www.specialized.com/SBCBkFami...i796c7f.j27006

is it me, or do the paint schemes look a little funky?? I like the all black of my sport :)

I'm not that crazy about the new graphics either on the website but they look much better in person. I am really thrilled Specialized didn't change the graphics on the Allez Cr-Mos. As I mentioned earlier I just ordered an 04 Allez Comp Cr-Mo... should be in anyday now.