Trek 1.1 v Specialized Allez

Hi all,
I am new to road bikes and am wondering which of the above two is the better purchase?
I have sat on both bikes at differnet bikes shops. As far as I can tell they are essentially the same bike in that they have alli frames, carbon forks and the same 2300 running gear.
Could you advise me which would be the better buy for a complete beginner?
Many Thanks
Ian
I am new to road bikes and am wondering which of the above two is the better purchase?
I have sat on both bikes at differnet bikes shops. As far as I can tell they are essentially the same bike in that they have alli frames, carbon forks and the same 2300 running gear.
Could you advise me which would be the better buy for a complete beginner?
Many Thanks
Ian
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Down to your own 'liking' of the bike.
Buying from a good shop who wont rip you off and give you decent support is probably more important.
I am amazed that so many beginners seem to consider/ purchase 'online' so you are avoiding that pitfall.
Getting the right bike setup needs a hands on approach... until that day when you know what is right. and what is wrong....
Maybe consider a step up to Sora if you are hard bargaining at the shop.
I do have the Allez which is standing up well to the test and I am throwing a lot at it at the moment from cold wet commutes to training rides.
2004 Marin Muirwoods Hybrid
2015 Specialized Roubaix Sport sl4
2014 Specialized Allez Sport
you may get a better feel if you could test ride each of them though as geometry will be slightly different
Thanks for the advice. Yes I really nearly did go online and buy a Viking, just didn't trust the name as I had never heard of them?
Mine has a carbon fork, even has the sticker on it telling me that it might suddenly fail after a crash.
Went with the Trek! Now the miles and miles. Hope my poor little legs can hack it.
Thanks
Ian
Ian
thought that seemed strange, :? it's a great bike though IMO
Did you get the 2010 model or 2011?
2015 Specialized Roubaix Sport sl4
2014 Specialized Allez Sport
Ian
I got the same bike a couple of weeks ago and i'm very happy with it
mine didn't have no warning label though :?
Anyway, hope you enjoy it as much as i am 8)
2015 Specialized Roubaix Sport sl4
2014 Specialized Allez Sport