The A1 Premium Aluminum frame uses a bowed top tube and oversized downtube for superior power transfer and remarkable vertical compliance. The Allez carbon fork soaks up road vibration, provides laser-accurate steering, and is ultra light. The Comp-Set stem combines a 12-degree rise with an oversized 31.8mm bar clamp, for comfortable, accurate steering. Find comfort in the drops with ergonomic Specialized Comp bars, with oversized stem clamp area for a solid bar connection.
Strengths: Great geometry
Decent beginner setup
value
Weaknesses: heavy wheels but i guess thats the category
the sora/tiagra combo is a bit too noisy
Bottom Line:
Excellent bike for the money. Love the geometry but definitely some parts could benefit from upgrading like wheels which i already changed with a set of 2010 Mavic Aksiums (original equipment is Alex R500)
Weaknesses: crappy no name brake calipers, sora shifters.
Bottom Line:
I like the bike I have no real problems with it its smooth on the hills and the carbon fiber forks hold up to most of the bumps. This is my first bike and I am all about pushing it to the limits which it is handling great. I love how light it is and its a nice head turner.
Hi--
I'm about to buy my first road bike and have decided to get a Specialized Allez Sport Compact. One local bike shop has the 2010 for $770. Another one has the 2011 for MSRP ($ Read More »
(this is a cross-post, also at the Specialized forum)
Hi--
I'm about to buy my first road bike and have decided to get a Specialized Allez Sport Compact. One local bike shop has Read More »
I'm looking at this bike for my first serious road bike and was wondering if it's a good place to start. Can this be a bike that I can upgrade as I progress or will I need to jump Read More »
I bought an 54 Allez sport in August and recently went to my LBS for a fit after getting new pedals and shoes for Xmas and it turns out I should be on a 56. The fitter offered a st Read More »
Just picked up a 2010 Allez Comp w/105. I have not ridden a road bike since high school. I do have a mountain bike I trail ride.
[IMG]http://tipstall.smugmug.com/Other/Bicycle/i Read More »
