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    2022 Allez Elite

    4.7

    20 Reviews

    All too often, corners are cut to meet price-points in the entry-level road bike…

    #1 Again: 2023 Gran Fondo Awards
    Voted Best Brand 5 Years in a Row

    #1 Again: 2023 Gran Fondo Awards

    The riders have spoken! For the fifth year in a row, Specialized has been crowned the #1 “Drop Bar Bike Brand” in the prestigious Gran Fondo Best Brand Awards for 2023. We innovate for riders, and year after year, our bikes are loved by the most discerning riders. Thank you!

    Product Details

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    All too often, corners are cut to meet price-points in the entry-level road bike market, but the Allez redefines what it means to be "entry level." Focusing on weight, refinement, and reliability like nothing else in its class, the Allez is the first to make these technologies accessible to everyone. Whether you're just getting into road cycling, commuting, or looking for a new bike, the Allez is just as performance-packed as it is versatile.

    For the build, this Allez features SRAM's Rival 22 shifting that delivers tremendous performance and value, durable DT R460 alloy wheels, our new super-comfy Body Geometry Bridge saddle, and well-protected RoadSport tires.

    • 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.

    Technical Specifications

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    Frameset

    Frame

    Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing w/ SmoothWelds, 1-1/8"- 1-3/8" tapered head tube, internal cable routing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing

    Suspension

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" taper, fender eyelets

    Brakes

    Front Brake

    Axis 1.0 caliper

    Rear Brake

    Axis 1.0 caliper

    Drivetrain

    Shift Levers

    SRAM Rival 22

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM Rival 22, clamp-on

    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival 22, 11-speed

    Cassette

    SunRace, 11-speed, 11-32t

    Chain

    KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

    Crankset

    Praxis Alba

    Chainrings

    50/34T

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis 68mm BSA

    Wheels & Tires

    Front Wheel

    DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h

    Front Tire

    RoadSport, 700x26mm

    Rear Tire

    RoadSport, 700x26mm

    Rear Wheel

    DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

    Inner Tubes

    Presta, 40mm valve

    Cockpit

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Handlebars

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Tape

    Specialized S-Wrap

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    SeatPost

    Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Seat Binder

    Bolt-type, 31.8mm

    * Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

    Geometry

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    44495254565861
    Stack516mm535mm552mm570mm596mm627mm649mm
    Reach365mm374mm376mm380mm385mm390mm396mm
    Head-Tube Length110mm125mm140mm155mm180mm215mm235mm
    Head-Tube Angle71.5°72.25°73°73°73.5°73.5°74°
    B-B Height263mm263mm263mm264mm264mm265.5mm265.5mm
    B-B Drop77mm77mm77mm76mm76mm74.5mm74.5mm
    Trail64mm59mm55mm55mm52mm52mm49mm
    Fork Length (full)368mm368mm368mm368mm368mm368mm368mm
    Fork Rake/Offset47mm47mm47mm47mm47mm47mm47mm
    Front-Center567mm575mm576mm585mm593mm607mm614mm
    Chain-Stay Length420mm420mm420mm420mm420mm420mm420mm
    Wheelbase974mm982mm983mm991mm999mm1014mm1021mm
    Top-Tube Length (horizontal)501mm515mm542mm552mm564mm579mm591mm
    Bike Stand-Over Height697mm720mm745mm763mm785mm813mm839mm
    Seat-Tube Length430mm460mm490mm510mm530mm550mm580mm
    Seat-Tube Angle75.25°75.25°73.25°73.25°73.25°73.25°73.25°
    Geometry

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    Rider Reviews

    4.7

    20 Reviews

     

    Awesome bike

    This is one was my first road bike as I got more serious cycling. This is a great bike to start off with, highly recommended. Currently it has a few thousand miles, and multiple events. Hope this Allez elite combo comes back again.

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    Eddy
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    Great bike!

    This was my first road bike and I could not be more pleased! Being new to the sport and only having ridden generic bikes before, this one makes riding a joy. I’ve had it for 2 years and it’s still going strong. I ride 3-4 times a week and it’s a smooth and comfortable ride. It is a bit jumpy when there is debris in the road, and I’m a little weary when riding slick roads. But I’m looking at adding a Diverge model to my collection to contend with rougher roads :)

    Name:
    Hannah
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    Great bike

    I have bought this bike in January 2023 and since weather is relatively warm, I have managed to ride it a few times in February. This is my first road bike, before I used to cycle on old cross/trekking bike. Here are my conclusions. This is awesome bike for someone who cycles on amateur - intermediary level. You really don’t need anything more expensive. Allez Elite is very light and very responsive, it is my subjective feeling that it accelerates way better than my old bike. Gear shifting works without any problems, is fast and quiet and I got used to SRAM shifter in no time. Also, installed rim brakes are OK. I did not want disk brakes on my new bike anyway. This way I can adjust brakes myself. Seat is also good. And here is also something objective: since I never cycle during winter I am not in a particularly good physical form now, but despite all that I managed to break my Strava records on some segments and particularly on climbs without any major effort.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
    Name:
    Krešimir
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    The 2022 Specialized Allez E5

    The 2022 Specialized Allez E5 Elite is a great bike. Lightweight, quality components, overall great performance. Worth every penny.

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    Yes!
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    Mitchell B.
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    Great bike, meh price, iffy QC

    700 miles in, I'm still having a blast. At 5'7" w/long limbs, the size 52 fits me well and, despite the relaxed geometry, allows for a fairly aero position. Rival 22 has performed flawlessly even w/ an offbrand cassette & cranks. N/A on the brakes which I swapped ASAP to Rival 22. Even on rough roads, the bike has been comfy and stable, thanks in part to the decent tires and carbon fork. The stock bars & saddle will likely be fine for most Now for the gripes. Straight gauge spokes...why not butted? 2nd, $1700 is too high (the 2021 model cost $1600, and the 2020 cost $1350). 3rd, Quality control was iffy. The rivnuts on the downtube are crooked. Worse, the entire seat tube is rotated 25-30 degrees clockwise so that the bottle cage sticks far out on the drive side. A bike shop kindly inspected my Allez and submit a warranty claim in 9/2022, but Specialized has yet to respond 4.5 months later I am overall pleased with my 2022 Allez Elite, but I'd also recommend shopping around.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
    Name:
    Eugene
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    Love this bike.

    This bike is awesome. Perfect beginner/intermediate bike.

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    Yes!
    Name:
    Matt
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    ROAD BIKE UPGRADE

    This bike as an upgrade from riding a hybrid bicycles we've been riding for years . After riding over the past few years and upping the amount of miles from 10-30 miles, my wife and i have done this bike is awesome ! First thing i notice is that this bike is super light! i mean super light! After buying the Mrs her bike i noticed she was pulling away from me with ease. So the following week i bought my upgraded. So far we could not be any happier . The response is incredible , when pedaling our speed has increased by 4-6 mph The road bike feel of leaning forward which i though was uncomfortable was remedied with a bar extension adjustment that specialized makes . WOW can wait for out next 30 or 50 mile ride this week. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT. GREAT JOB SPECIALIZED

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
    Name:
    JOE
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    I just love it !

    I just love it !

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
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    Name:
    cristina p.
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    Fun Ride

    The Allez Elite is a great entry level bike. It's versatile, handles like a dream, nice parts pick, and the aluminum frame/carbon fork combo is surprisingly comfortable on rough roads. It's considered entry level, but it's a bike that a rider can still grow into over time.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
    Name:
    Neil
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    For an entry level bike

    For an entry level bike it's fine. Entry level components.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
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    Name:
    Felipe O.
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    Great entry level road bike

    This is a great entry level road bike. You get a lot of bike for the price. I ride with a group that mostly has Carbon bikes and they are always surprised at how light this bike is for a non-carbon. The shifting is smooth and quick, pedaling feels nice and simple. It rolls surprisingly well. It can be aggressive or relaxed based on your preference. I was looking at used bikes before this one but the value here is too good to pass up. Get the bike properly fitted to your body as well. That will help with ride comfort.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
    Name:
    Aaron
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    Beginner Review

    I love this bike. Incredibly light, fast, and agile. I need a better pair of gloves because I ride it until I can't feel my hands anymore.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
    Name:
    John
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    It's a very, very good

    It's a very, very good bike and so far it has exceeded my expectations. I will also say that the bike arrived in very timely manner and was expertly built and packed. Once I unpacked it and finished assembly (about 20 minutes) everything worked flawlessly. The wheels were true and the shifting/braking systems worked perfectly. Most importantly, after adjusting the seat post height the bike fit me incredibly well (size 58). I'm very glad to have found a new, high-quality road bike with a threaded BB and rim brakes (nothing against discs...but I like the aesthetic and simplicity of rim brakes). As far as the ride quality of the bike: It is quite good. I haven't been on an aluminum-framed road bike since the 1990s. Suffice it too say they have made huge improvements since that time in ride quality and performance. This is a very fine road bike for someone of my caliber and riding profile-- non-racer, centuries, fondos, etc. BTW, Specialized also provided pretty much everything needed to finish assembly of the bike, including excellent instructions/guides as well as a neat little torque wrench. If you are an experienced cyclist, know wha fits you and are comfortable doing a little bit of assembly, this direct-to-consumer model Specialized are doing is a great thing.On the other hand, if you are a newbie and/or unsure about sizing/fit, it might be best to buy through a shop.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
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    Brandy Y.
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    Surpassed my expectations, well made

    Surpassed my expectations, well made bike.

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    Yes!
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    Guest G.
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    Buying directly from the specialized

    Buying directly from the specialized bike was super easy. Bike arrived 15 days after my order. It was semi assembled, and super easy to put together. I rode 30 miles with my new bike and couldn’t be happier with my purchase. Thank you Specialized , loved the customer service experience.

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    Guest G.
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    Great value. Own a 2014

    Great value. Own a 2014 Allez Sport and wanted to upgrade the trainer bike to 11 speed. Primarily sits on my Kickr since I prefer to ride aluminum rather than my Tarmac on the trainer. Got a set of 50mm wheels and might turn it into a crit bike/winter bike. SRAM Rival is much better than I was expecting as my other bikes are Ultegra Di2.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
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    Name:
    Colton H.
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    Good alloy bike with good

    Good alloy bike with good components…great starter bike.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
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    Name:
    William P.
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    Fantastic frame

    Ride quality is on a par with carbon frames

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
    Name:
    David
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    Fantastic Bike

    I got this as an upgrade to my Giant Contend (base model) and boy an upgrade it is! Smooth and sturdy at high speeds, comfy over longer distances, I could not be happier with it.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
    Name:
    Montana
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    Excellent Choice

    Incredible performance, light frame and shimano 105 make this ride very pleasant. Good brakes, awesome design.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!
    Name:
    Goyo C.
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