Specialized Allez Sport 09 Upgrades
madandybell
Posts: 148
Afternoon all,
Just got my new Allez Sport 09 and am already thinking of spending some more hard earned cash upgrading her.
Any suggestions as to where would be a good start, I'm new to this road stuff so need all the help I can get!
Cheers.
Just got my new Allez Sport 09 and am already thinking of spending some more hard earned cash upgrading her.
Any suggestions as to where would be a good start, I'm new to this road stuff so need all the help I can get!
Cheers.
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Spec Below.
Frame: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, compact design, integrated headset
Fork: Specialized FACT carbon, carbon fiber legs, aluminum crown and steerer
Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, short cage
Shifters: Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Chainset: Shimano Tiagra Chainrings: 50/34 tooth chainrings
Bottom Bracket: Shimano FC-4500
Cassette: Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed, 11-25 tooth range
Chain: Shimano HG73, 9-speed Pedals: Silver cage, black body, with toe clip and strap Front Brake: Shimano Tiagra
Rear Brake: Shimano Tiagra
Brake Levers: Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Handlebars: Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm Stem: Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp Headset: Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8 inch integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone with 10 mm alloy spacer
Grips: Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon with 2.5mm gel padding
Rims: Mavic CXP22 rim, alloy triple-wall, machined sidewalls, 32 hole Front Hub: Specialized forged alloy, 32 hole, sealed ball bearings,
QR Rear Hub: Specialized forged alloy, 32 hole, sealed ball bearings, Cassette, QR Spokes: Stainless 14g
Front Tyre: Specialized Mondo Sport, 700x23C, wire bead, 60 TPI, Flak Jacket
Rear Tyre: Specialized Mondo Sport, 700x23C, wire bead, 60 TPI, Flak Jacket
Tubes: Specialized standard presta tube
Saddle: Specialized Comp Road, full padding Seatpost: Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Seat Binder: Specialized alloy, 31.8mm
Accessories: Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual0 -
If you've only just got it, why not just enjoy riding it for a while instead of thinking about upgrades. Then you'll find out through riding what, if anything, warrants an upgrade.0
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Tyres, the mondos arent very unplanned deflation resistant, I would change them quite soon. Clipless pedals when you feel confident enough, then better wheels. Although I do second EssexSuffolks opinion of getting out and enjoying it before you get suckered in to spending like me :roll: and in fact many others .0
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i think the allez is a good frame, why not stick to the stock spec and upgrade to 10 speed when things wear out (which will take a while since my tiagra stuff are still good after 1.5 year), like SRAM Rival or Shimano 105/Ultegra?0
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Agree with the above, get used to your new pride and joy then look at shoes and clipless pedalsHe is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!0
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I've got the shoes and pedals, just gonna use the ones from my MTB, i was just really checking to see if any of the standard bits are worth changing straight away.
Thanks for all the replies.
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I'd agree with all the others see what riding tells you - it is a pretty well specked bike - but if you've money burning a hole in your pocket- I got the 08 Allez Sport - have binned the tyres (same as yours) puncture like nobody's business & pedals. The only other thing I think I might change is the cassette (which is 11-28 on the 08) to a 12/25 but you've gott similar already.
assuming you're not commuting) get some proper road shoes & pedals - I'm making do with MTB spd's and they're not up to the job; after a couple of hours it starts hurting.0 -
What tyres would anyone recommend ?0
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Uh oh - you've done it now - asking what tyre.
everyone will point out just what a huge amount of money they will spend on a tyre - narrrow the argument down now while you still a have the chance.
What budget
what sort of riding - commute/club run etc0 -
Continental gp4000s i've got the older ones without the chili stuff, i also have michellin pro race 3 but the conti's are much betterwinter beast: http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff016.jpg
Summer beast; http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff015.jpg0 -
pro race for me, but I have conti 4000 on my bike at present to give them a try out - not bad, but will go back to pro race when these wear out.0
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Specialised Gatorskins for me at this time of year for the "unexpected sudden deflation" protection0
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I would mass load the frame with lead balls. Oh wait this isn't Hi-Fi.Say... That's a nice bike..
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)0