Spesh Allez 2010 - Winter bike :)
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well yesterday saw me finally give in to my urge to buy a road machine and not wanting to spend silly amounts on a first bike...i bought the Allez based on reviews..
so far im loving it! WAY different to my MTB's so fast and smooth!
STD Allez atm, but need to get a set of spds asap!!
Davy
so far im loving it! WAY different to my MTB's so fast and smooth!
STD Allez atm, but need to get a set of spds asap!!
Davy
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Nice bike you got there but would look worlds better after a good detailing
Lol
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lol
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RD86 shoes
S-Works Carbon Helmet
BBB Pedals
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Kitted her out with crud roadracer mk2 (great guards!!) and she looks manky! Must wash her soon lol
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Not the best as taken off iPhone and unedited lol
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If so, then it's a good thing that you've got some spare tubes.
That said, I am the very happy owner of a 2009 Allez. Seriously good bike for the money, once I'd changed the tyres and pedals.
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Only original parts left on it are the bars!
Now runs full ultrgra 6700 gruppo
Roval rapide sl 35 wheelset
Cube stem
Cube saddle
Carbon seatpost
Blue tape
Still a wet weather training bike, When the venge isn't allowed out
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HT Merlin Malt one (sold)
I'd cry if it went to be honest...it's been brilliant
It's a fair bit lighter now that standard of course, almost as light as my venge which is 17lb reportedly...
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FS Giant Trance X3 (2013)
FS Specialized Camber 2011 (2011)=(stolen)
HT Merlin Malt one (sold)
Defo wouldn't fancy it on a mtb!!
eBay or even the classifieds on here are your friend!
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it was hard going at the start from Scunny to Lincoln as its hilly as hell but i soon made some time back on the flats of Norfolk on a road bike even one that was to big for me im 5' 10" the driver is 6' 5"
FS Giant Trance X3 (2013)
FS Specialized Camber 2011 (2011)=(stolen)
HT Merlin Malt one (sold)
My 2011 Standard Allez weighed in at just over 10kg with SPDs, bottle cage & lights.
Like the OP - very happy with it - changed the tyres after 1k miles (3 punctures 3 rides in a row) , new chain & cassette after 2k miles and just upgraded the wheels as the freehub was grumbling and got a decent price on new wheelset.
The next upgrade will cost more than the bike is worth as it'll be complete new groupset - so may be cheaper to buy a new bike!
Best moment must be when the group told me to slow down going up a "hill" ... so I don't think its the bike holding me back ...
not a bad winter hack/training bike i dont think
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Although not half as nice as your Venge (which is my favorite bike on here), it still looks good!
Road - Dolan Preffisio
MTB - On-One Inbred
I have no idea what's going on here.
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off with the old
on with the new
never attempted road bars, shifters and tapes before so it was a new one for me, bit fiddly but not too bad....took an hour all in.
not too bad i dont think lol
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I am so glad I found the photos of your nice bike on the net ! I am really interested in buying a Roval Rapide Sl 35 wheelset, but there is hardly any info available about their ride quality, durability etc. Could you tell me please how they feel, how sturdy they are ? Are they stiff enough, do they corner reliably on downhill turns ? Are the bearings smooth, long lasting or did you have any trouble with them ? DId you have any spoke failure ? Is the braking good on its rims ?
Any pieces of info would be really appreciated.
Cheers,
Gabor
(from Budapest, Hungary)
great shot...