Allez elite
Petermather497
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Thinking of getting this bike I’ve put a few posts on here about carbon bikes I’ve bought and sent back to supplier after reading an article on internet about carbon vs aluminium is there much difference between the cube gtc I returned than the allez elite for someone of my level 47 and fat wishing I was 28 and thin
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You pay a lot for the name with Specialised.0
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Everyone likes an allez.0
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Red Hook crit Allez.
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flippin' beautiful
.The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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I've got an Allez in the shed. About 5 years old and not done 100miles I reckon.
It's not mine, it's my bro's.
Maybe I should sell it?0 -
Are they an ok bike they’ve got good reviews for what I need it for it sounds it will be good enough I’m no pro and I could always upgrade it over time if the frames worth upgrading1
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Yeah, they are well regarded. You might not get as high a spec as with some brands, but will be fine.Petermather497 said:Are they an ok bike they’ve got good reviews for what I need it for it sounds it will be good enough I’m no pro and I could always upgrade it over time if the frames worth upgrading
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Cheers I’m thinking already 105 brakes not sure about the chainset I think it’s as good as105 but a tad lighter then perhaps some better wheels than the dt Swiss r460s0
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Basically what I’m trying to say is it worth upgrading1
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Just ride the thing for a while!Petermather497 said:Cheers I’m thinking already 105 brakes not sure about the chainset I think it’s as good as105 but a tad lighter then perhaps some better wheels than the dt Swiss r460s
Or if you're already looking at upgrading stuff then maybe buying a frameset like a Bowman Palace then building it up with the components that you want is a better idea.0 -
What are you riding at the moment.0
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Bowman Palace.joe_totale-2 said:
Just ride the thing for a while!Petermather497 said:Cheers I’m thinking already 105 brakes not sure about the chainset I think it’s as good as105 but a tad lighter then perhaps some better wheels than the dt Swiss r460s
Or if you're already looking at upgrading stuff then maybe buying a frameset like a Bowman Palace then building it up with the components that you want is a better idea.
Just flipping gorgeous and brilliant reviews.
One of those with Force/Corus, some sweet wheels, stem and 'bars.....
Ridiculously cool, far nicer and probs not far off the cost of an Allez....
.The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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Have you sent back the second Cube, Peter?
I think you need to decide what you want from your bike, if I'm honest. Although not super-aggressive, the Allez is longer and lower than the Cube Attain when looking at the toptube and headtube lengths, but also the reach and stack dimensions.Ben
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Yes Ben I’ve sent it back I’d never be happy with it with the marks on frame and weird seat tube bit at the top as regards the allez elite I think for my level it will be fine apart from the axis brakes the rest of the spec doesn’t seem to bad later on I might change the wheels but that’s it0
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Ok, so its already a tad expensive now you want to change the brakes and wheels that will be more £s, so its starting to add up.
Are you really sure this is the route you want to cycle?
Planet X Pro Carbon (new version) could also be an option.....
#expenditure.The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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Loved my Allez and that was a base model from 2010 (ended up on Ultegra and Ksyrium Elites with loads of carbon bits). It was very comfortable in the end. Had something that I really liked when I rode it.
Decent geometry and fairly well made frames. Not the lightest but not ridiculously heavy.0 -
Conti gp5000s and front and rear 105 callipers ads up to £120 then that’s it for a while for upgrades so in total £1360 I’m happy with that it will suit all my needs and be plenty quick enough for my standard of riding0
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As mentioned above, keep a few quid spare for a saddle in case you don't get on with the one it comes with. That's the most important thing IMO when buying a new bike.Petermather497 said:Conti gp5000s and front and rear 105 callipers ads up to £120 then that’s it for a while for upgrades so in total £1360 I’m happy with that it will suit all my needs and be plenty quick enough for my standard of riding
Also you'll need pedals, bottle cages...0 -
perhaps new 'bars and stem that fit you ......
#expenditure.The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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I’ve got my old 105 pedals of my last bike bars will be fine there 420mm and the stem is 100mm so all good0
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So all looking good then.
buy it. buy it. buy it. buy it. buy it now.
#purchases.The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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Cheers matt I’ve took the plunge bought it fro the specialized concept store I was struggling to find any in a 56 it’ll do me for what I need I’ve got my cyclocross bike for going out in crap weather so I’ll use this for Zwift and nice days0
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Excellent stuff - many congrats on new purchase
Remember we expect pics as soon as it arrives..The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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What's the wait/delivery times like?Petermather497 said:Cheers matt I’ve took the plunge bought it fro the specialized concept store I was struggling to find any in a 56 it’ll do me for what I need I’ve got my cyclocross bike for going out in censored weather so I’ll use this for Zwift and nice days
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Just looked at it on the concept store.
Tell me you got the gloss green one? Its really lovely in that colour.
Otherwise, in a while when you see everyone else on their black bikes you'll think to yourself "i wish i got the green one".0 -
I was thinking of the green one but went for the black satin and blue reflective but in the flesh it looks like all black satin the specialized decals look stealth it only shows up blue when reflected0
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New allez elite1 -
nifty ride dude - congrats!
#niftyride.The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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Cheers matt I know it’s not carbon but it does look good doesn’t it. Fits like a glove as well only gripe I’ve got is there is a bit of toe overlap only on certain pedal strokes and when going slow and doing big turns other than that I love it and it’s not going back 🤣0
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Looks tasty, rim brakes a plus for me., toe overlap is not unusual. Ali or carbon doesn’t matter as long as you enjoy it.1
