The Specialized Allez Elite 2009 Features are:Frame: Specialized E5 aluminium, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld compact race design, FACT carbon seatstays
Fork: Specialized FACT carbon, carbon fibre legs, aluminium crown and steerer
Headset: Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8 inch integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone with one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers
Stem: Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm, Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon w/ 2.5mm gel padding
Speed: 20
Front Mech: Shimano 105, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull
Rear Mech: Shimano 105, short cage
Drivetrain: Shimano 105, 10-speed, 12-27t cassette, Shimano 105, 10-speed chain, Shimano Compact crank, 50 x 34t chainring, Shimano FC-4500 BB
Rims: Mavic CXP22 rim, alloy triple-wall, machined sidewalls, 28/32h w/ eyelets
Front Hub: Specialized forged alloy, 28h, sealed ball bearings, QR
Rear Hub: Specialized forged alloy, 32h, double sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR
Front Brake: Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads
Rear Brake: Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads
Seatpost: Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 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.
