Trek or Specialized ?
sark716
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Hi folks.
I'm looking for a new road bike. Working to a budget. I have seen the Trek 1.1. 2012, and I may have a chance of a Specialized Allez 16 next month.
I'm quite a big chap weighing in around 17 1/2 stone, and I have been advised to stick to the Trek as I may have problems with the Carbon forks on the Specialized.
Has anyone got any thoughts and advice please ?
I'm looking for a new road bike. Working to a budget. I have seen the Trek 1.1. 2012, and I may have a chance of a Specialized Allez 16 next month.
I'm quite a big chap weighing in around 17 1/2 stone, and I have been advised to stick to the Trek as I may have problems with the Carbon forks on the Specialized.
Has anyone got any thoughts and advice please ?
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Specialized have good customer service; trek looks better, both specs are same and frame at this price is near identical. Go for the one that fits you.0
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If it makes any difference the trek has pannier and mudguard mounts0
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thanks for that. I was told that I would have problems with a bike with carbon forks due to my weight.0
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who told you that?0
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I owner of a bike shop I was in today. Suggested I went for the Trek instead of the Specialized. Not that he had any to sell.
Though he tried to sell me a Felt Z95, but that was out of my price range.0 -
well Specialized have a weight limit of 250lbs for carbon components which is close to your weight, both are good bikes but the Allez is probably more race specific with a shorter head tube, the Trek more general purpose. On looks and quality I'd go for the Allez, the weight will soon drop off you, but it's your call.0
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thanks for that. Thought he might have been feeding a line.
I like the Allez as it seems to be a well built frame and good quality finishing kit. The Trek seems quite good as well.0