Specialized Allez Elite Triple Road Bike Reviews

Price Paid:  $899.00 at Erik's Bike Shop

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Trails by the house

Bike Setup:
Shimano 105
Mavic Wheel set
Aero Bars

Summary:
Awesome bike! Very smooth ride on bike trails, can be a little rough on the road. Stock wheel set is heavy upgraded to new wheel set. Also up graded to a different saddle.

Strengths:
Smooth ride
Strong bike
Had no problems what so ever
Can ride over 70 miles with no problems

Weaknesses:
A little heavy
Cheap wheel set

Price Paid:  $1200.00 at Jeff's Bike Shop

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Long and scenic!

Summary:
This is a great bike for the recreational rider or a first bike. You could find a cheaper bike, but you get a lot with this bike. The aluminum frame is light and responsive. The Shimano 105 components perform quite well and will do the job for the non-racer. You also get a carbon fork and seat post with the zertz inserts, which is a nice upgrade.

This bike is light, fast and fun, and it won't cost you a small fortune.

I also love the red and white paint scheme. Very sharp so you don't feel like you are riding a cheaper bike.
I did replace the seat and wheels, but everything else is stock.

This is a very popular bike and it seems like everyone who buys one, loves it!

Strengths:
Great deal for the money.
Sharp looking bike!

Weaknesses:
Alex wheels heavy--I wish Specialized would put something nicer on this bike!

Price Paid:  $2000.00 at Pedal Power

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
Any road by the sea, Brazil is great for that!

Bike Setup:
Ultegra shifters, derailleurs, hubs and brakes, Truvativ Elita crank, Mavic CXP 33 rims and Specialized Toupe saddle

Summary:
Great frame for the begginer, can be coupled easily with better components and give you a lot of fun. Smooth ride and great cornering!

Strengths:
Quick response, good geometry, ligth and stiff.

Weaknesses:
Tiagra components. These were soon replaced by Ultegra ones.

Similar Products Used:
Raleigh Technium 1997

Price Paid:  $1300.00 at Treads Bicycle Outfi

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Long and hilly!

Summary:
This is a great entry level bike for someone who is just getting into the sport. I have put over 3,000 miles on this bike in just over 3 years and it is still in great shape. Durabillity is very very good!! Most rides that I've been on it have been 60-75 miles long with numerous centuries and 150 mile rides. Comfort is great over the long rides. It is a fairly quick bike and does descent on hills. Downhills is a different story......shaky. I would recommend this bike to any enrty level or weekender looking for a durable, long lasting, comforatble, and quick ride!

Strengths:
Comfortable over long distances.
Price is low.
Quick but not fast.
Durable and smooth.

Weaknesses:
Shaky on downhill in speeds of 30 or more mph. A little on the heavy side. Wheel set is cheap.

Price Paid:  $839.00 at Primeau Velo

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Open Road

Summary:
Great bike.. Took it to several 100km runs.. and it handles great.

Strengths:
Going uphill is actually enjoyable