Specialized Allez Sport 09 Upgrades

madandybell

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.

madandybell

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 manual

EssexSuffolk

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.

Stewie Griffin

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 .

akcc05

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?

topdude

Agree with the above, get used to your new pride and joy then look at shoes and clipless pedals

madandybell

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.

Andy

rally200

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.

madandybell

What tyres would anyone recommend ?

rally200

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 etc

STEFANOS4784

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 better

gavintc

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.

fat slow bloke

Specialised Gatorskins for me at this time of year for the "unexpected sudden deflation" protection

father_jack

I would mass load the frame with lead balls. Oh wait this isn't Hi-Fi.