NEIL PRYDE ALIZE 105

1964johnr

Any one out there got a Neil Pryde Alize. I'm very tempted to buy one, but would like some feedback from someone who has ridden one.

Schobiedoo

Loads of Neil Pryde bikes on the roads of Hong Kong (NP is a HK based company). My friends who have the Alize say it's a fantastic bike along with the rest of the NP range. United Healthcare pro team have been riding them last year, so they can't be bad.

bikingjohn

I've got 2013 Alize frameset (PF30).

It's very stiff. I find Alize accelerates easily without flex.

Reviews say they are comfortable, I'm not sure how Alize compares with the others as I have ridden CAAD10 only. The geometries are not as aggressive as the Dale tho.

One thing I find very odd for 2013 model is the exit point of rear derailleur at the chain stay. The exit points directly at the rear wheel quick release skewer. As a result the cable outer case is bent outward. Not a deal breaker, and it may or may not happen on the 2014 model.