Spesh Allez + guards?

Lagavulin
Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
edited September 2007 in Workshop
Plan to use my current bike throughout the winter (when its not blowing a whooly).

Will an Allez take full guards or is it raceblades only?

If it is the latter, what comes recommended?
2010 Cannondale CAAD 9
2008 Wilier Izoard

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  • The Mechanic
    The Mechanic Posts: 1,277
    I have a Spesh Allez Comp and use SKS Raceblade for audax and winter riding. They are not as good as full monty's but better than nothing.
    I have only two things to say to that; Bo***cks
  • winkywonky
    winkywonky Posts: 228
    2nd that! :D
  • Lagavulin
    Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
    Thanks.

    My only concern was whether they'd be enough if I decide to join a cycling club.

    I was out last Sunday and was approached by a guy (he caught me rather than I caught him :oops:). We got chatting and he mentioned a meet time for his club.
    Told him I'd only been on road bikes for 12 months blah blah (didn't tell him I was an ubber newber though:wink:).and hadn't bothered with a club etc.

    Whenever I've looked at a cycling club website they seem fairly insistent on requiring full guards for winter meets or you sit at the back with a dunces hat on.

    I'll certainly need something as I got sprayed with all kinds of shite last winter.
    I might spend the winter alone though and look into a club for next season.
    2010 Cannondale CAAD 9
    2008 Wilier Izoard
  • winkywonky
    winkywonky Posts: 228
    They do the job and eliminate most of the spray. They can be slightly twisted due to the arms moving and the light nature of them.

    On a separate point, if you get the chance keep your eyes out for a sale/ lighter groupset it will make your Allez a lot lighter. I swapped for a 105 groupset and the difference is noticeable. The bottom bracket in particular weighs a ton... :D

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