The Specialized Allez range has become a benchmark for quality, affordable road bikes in a very short space of time. A superb frame, carbon forks and inteligent component selection has led to numerous best in test acccolades in the cycling press and more importantly many more satisfied customers. An entry level bike with competition level performance.

The same winning package of A1 premium frame and carbon forks, the Allez Elite also benefits from Mavic CXP-22 rims and a full Shimano Tiagra groupset.

Key features

• Allez A1 Premium aluminium
  
• Allez carbon fork
  
• Mavic CXP-22 N rims
  
• Tiagra groupset

The Specialized Allez Elite 2010 Features are:

Frame: Specialized Allez A1 Premium aluminium, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld compact race design, integrated headset

Fork: Allez carbon, carbon fibre legs, aluminium crown and steerer

Headset: Cage bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm of spacers w/ top cap Headset.

Stem: Specialized Elite-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

Speed: 18 Speed.

Front Mech: Shimano Tiagra [F].

Rear Mech: Shimano Tiagra [R].

Drivetrain: Shimano Tiagra crankset and BB, Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 12-25t cassette, 50 x 34T chainwheels

Rims: Mavic CXP-22 N, aluminium triple-wall, sleeve joint, CNC machined sidewalls Rims.

Front Hub: Forged aluminium, 32h sealed ball bearings, QR [F].

Rear Hub: Forged aluminium, 32h double sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR [R].

Front Brake: Shimano Tiagra [F].

Rear Brake: Shimano Tiagra [R].

Seatpost: Carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm Seatpost.

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.