Stiff, light, race-inspired Allez offers great acceleration and handling - perfect for aspiring racers, or as a winter training bike for more accomplished veterans. Shimano triple gearing makes even the toughest climbs more accessible
Features:- Race-inspired A1 Premium Aluminium smooth-welded, fully-manipulated frame with integrated headset is stiff, light, and fast
- Lightweight FACT carbon fork for a smooth ride and precise steering through tight turns
- 12-degree, reversible alloy stem with 31.8mm bar clamp for strength and versatile positioning
- New Tarmac Comp oversized aluminium bar is stiff and light for serious performance
- Never miss a critical shift with Shimano 2300 STI shifters
The Specialized Allez 24 2012 Features are:Frame: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, compact race design, integrated headset
Fork: Specialized FACT carbon legs, aluminium crown and steerer
Headset: 1-1/8 inch sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
Bars: New Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy
Stem: Alloy, CP bolt,12-degree, 31.8mm
Speed: 24
Front Mech: Shimano 2300
Rear Mech: Shimano 2300
Shifters Shimano 2300 STI
Chainset: Shimano 2300 triple 52/42/30
Bottom Bracket: Cr-Mo axle, 68mm x 113mm
Cassette: Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 13-26t
Chain: KMC Z-51 nickel plate
Front Brake: Tektro forged alloy, dual Teflon pivot
Rear Brake: Tektro forged alloy, dual Teflon pivot
Rims: Alex S480, 32h
Front Hub: Forged aluminium, sealed bearing, QR, 32h
Rear Hub: Forged aluminium, double-sealed, cassette, QR, 32h
Spokes: Stainless 14g
Tyres: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c Front Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c Rear
Seatpost: New Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm
What is a Road Bike?Referred to as road racing bikes, the clue is in the title here. These bikes concentrate on being light weight and reducing drag to increase speed. Thanks to their drop handlebars they have a stretched out feel, again for aerodynamics. So efficiency is the name of this game, definitely not comfort. For more information on road bikes see our
Road Bikes Buying Guide.