Specialized Allez Triple

Price Paid:  $800.00 at Gregg's Cycle

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere

Bike Setup:
Complete Ultegra Group Set
Sigma Computer
105 Shimano SPD Pedals

Summary:
2009 Allez Triple

I got this bike for my start into triathlons. This bike has been AWESOME. I replaced the stock Sora/Tiagra stuff with Ultegra and now this bike is a sweet sweet machine. I really enjoy riding the bike and can't wait to log some more miles and memories on it.

Strengths:
Price, Frame, good looks. I can ride this bike comfortably for a long time.

Weaknesses:
The stock shifters and derailleurs are slow and erratic. But for the price of the bike its not a complaint. If I were to change one thing, it would be the brake pads. The stock ones are useless.

Similar Products Used:
None

Price Paid:  $800.00 at LBS

Favorite Ride:
The next one

Bike Setup:
Lower end components. The thumb shifter cannot be accessed from the drop position.

Summary:
2010 Allez Sport Triple. Sora & Tiagra

Brand new, Now with 100 miles on it.

I read on here that I should stay away from the lower end components. For the price this bike is great.

Just finished a sprint triathlon and this bike rocks! I had a 12 year old top of the line S-works and this compares. Not as light, components not as nice, but overall a better buy. For the price you cannot beat it. Mounts for a rear rack, I can commute all week, ride a century or tri on the weekend. I looked at a more expensive bike but this will do. If you are a serious rider it is not for you but great entry level bike.

Strengths:
CHEAP! Light, Fast, Rack Mounts, Comfortable, Upgradeable,

Weaknesses:
The thumb shifter cannot be accessed from the drop position.

Similar Products Used:
None

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Bought this bike last week and it is a dream. It came down to this bike and a Trek 1.2. After riding both the Specialized really blew the Trek away. A much better ride one compared to the other. Plus the Specialized was better equiped for the same price.

Strengths:
Great bike for the price. Light weight compared to my old bike.

Weaknesses:
The brakes are a little soft, but once you get use to them they are fine. Really for the price, I have no complaints.

Price Paid:  $600.00 at The Bike Stop

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
The next one

Bike Setup:
Stock frame and forks, Xero wheels (used Tarmac wheels), Maxxis re-fuse tires (no flats), Sram Red compact crank, Dura-Ace pedals, and 105 Drive train.

Summary:
This is my second road bike and I still enjoy ridding it after 3 years! I tested a lot of bikes before I bought the Allez and thought this was the best bang for my buck. I was right.

The Allez is a great bike! It looks good, handles well, and is a great value for the price.

After three years it is time for an upgrade. After 40 miles I get tired in the saddle, my hands are numb, and shoulders and neck are tired. Don't know if it is me or if higher-end models will help this. We'll see in a couple months.

Strengths:
Light- after changing wheels, crank, and pedals
Value

Weaknesses:
Crank is junk- broke the crank arm after 1500 miles

Similar Products Used:
n/a

Price Paid:  $575.00 at Johnson Bikes

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Dousman WI

Bike Setup:
I have added Roubaix handlebars, and keep a set of Mavic Kysrium Elites handy for racing, but still use the stock Alex Rims for day to day training.

Summary:
I ilke my Allez Triple, I have about 5000 miles in two years and it is holding up well (WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE).

I have enjoyed every minute on the bike, only reason to swap would be for more speed (read lighter). But this would still be my daily rider.

Strengths:
Im a big guy - 6'3" - 225" and the aluminum frame and stock components keep on ticking away the miles.

Weaknesses:
Aluminum is stiff, you feel every bump, thats why I switched to the Roubaix handlebars.

Similar Products Used:
Trek