Got a 2005 Allez Today!
03-18-05, 10:01 PM
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Got a 2005 Allez Today!
I finally got a real road bike... I got the base model Specialized Allez with the Sora components (but Tiagra rear derailleur).
Decided to go with the cheapest Allez model after I was scared out of getting an "ultralight" CAAD7 or Scott bike, and my Langster was really dependable so the Allez made sense. It's gonna be my "city/commuter" bike so I decided not to spend over $1,000 either.
The Sora shifting is surprisingly smooth and I dig the thumb shifter on the brake hoods. It also has a carbon fork and seat post and the bike actually feels smoother than my Poprad (which has an aluminum fork).
I'm digging my new Allez a lot... rode for about 40 miles after I picked it up today.
I did get a pinch flat because I had the bike shop put in Armadillos, and whoever did it wasn't good at what he was doing. It was annoying to say the least.
Decided to go with the cheapest Allez model after I was scared out of getting an "ultralight" CAAD7 or Scott bike, and my Langster was really dependable so the Allez made sense. It's gonna be my "city/commuter" bike so I decided not to spend over $1,000 either.
The Sora shifting is surprisingly smooth and I dig the thumb shifter on the brake hoods. It also has a carbon fork and seat post and the bike actually feels smoother than my Poprad (which has an aluminum fork).
I'm digging my new Allez a lot... rode for about 40 miles after I picked it up today.
I did get a pinch flat because I had the bike shop put in Armadillos, and whoever did it wasn't good at what he was doing. It was annoying to say the least.
03-18-05, 10:33 PM
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i bought my first road bike this winter....an 04 Allez Triple (give me a break, I live in the mtns). I love it. Couldn't be happier. I think it is a smooth bike.
I plan on using this as a touring bike as well. I paid 451 with shipping, couldn't go wrong!
Glad you are happy with your purchase!
I plan on using this as a touring bike as well. I paid 451 with shipping, couldn't go wrong!
Glad you are happy with your purchase!
03-19-05, 09:46 AM
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Congrats! I recently got a 2005 Allez Elite triple, and love it!
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03-19-05, 09:55 AM
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I have my 2002 (around that year) Allez, and it's an awsome bike. If Specialized standards didn't go down since I bought mine, 2005 should be a good bike too. Put around 700-800 miles on mine since winter break.
