Not only does a lightweight bike feel better when you're climbing up a hill, but it's also essential when you're carrying your bike up to the 5th floor, and this was at the forefront of the frame design. With a redesigned E5 Alloy frame, the Allez features a class-leading weight. Aggressively thin-walled, yet tough, tubes have been implemented to save weight and this results in over a 450g (1-pound) reduction in the frame and fork alone when compared to some models of yesteryear.
Entry-level road bikes often times feature either alloy or cheap carbon fiber forks that greatly detract from the overall ride quality. But with a full FACT carbon fiber fork, the Allez is better handling, smoother riding, and lower in weight—floating over rough chip-seal and carving through corners like a slalom skier.
For the geometry, we developed the Allez by utilizing our vast Retül fit database. This meant creating a geometry that's sure to cover a broad range of positions, while still providing the performance-minded handling you'd expect from your first bike.
This Allez also features integrated rack and fender mounts, allowing you to get weight of your backpack off you and onto a lightweight rack. This not only makes for a good road bike, but it also enables you to transform it into a fast commuter.
DRIVETRAIN
BOTTOM BRACKET
BSA, 68mm, square-taper
CHAIN
KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™, 8-speed
CRANKSET
Shimano Claris R200
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Claris, clamp-on
CASSETTE
SunRace, 8-speed, 11-32t
CHAINRINGS
50/34T
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Claris, 8-speed
SUSPENSION
FORK
Specialized FACT carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" taper, fender eyelets
