2021 Allez Elite
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All too often, corners are cut to meet price-points in the entry-level road bike…
Product Details
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 Shimano's legendary 105 shifting that delivers tremendous performance and value, durable DT R460 alloy wheels, our new super-comfy Body Geometry Bridge saddle, and well-protected Espoir Sport 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
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
Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 R7000 GS, medium cage, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano 105, 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
| 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 165mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 360mm | 380mm | 400mm | 420mm | 420mm | 440mm | 440mm |
| Stem Length | 70mm | 80mm | 90mm | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 110mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 300mm | 300mm | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm |
| Stack | 516mm | 535mm | 552mm | 570mm | 596mm | 627mm | 649mm |
| Reach | 365mm | 374mm | 376mm | 380mm | 385mm | 390mm | 396mm |
| Head-Tube Length | 110mm | 125mm | 140mm | 155mm | 180mm | 215mm | 235mm |
| Head-Tube Angle | 71.5° | 72.25° | 73° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
| B-B Height | 263mm | 263mm | 263mm | 264mm | 264mm | 265.5mm | 265.5mm |
| B-B Drop | 77mm | 77mm | 77mm | 76mm | 76mm | 74.5mm | 74.5mm |
| Trail | 64mm | 59mm | 55mm | 55mm | 52mm | 52mm | 49mm |
| Fork Length (full) | 368mm | 368mm | 368mm | 368mm | 368mm | 368mm | 368mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm |
| Front-Center | 567mm | 575mm | 576mm | 585mm | 593mm | 607mm | 614mm |
| Chain-Stay Length | 420mm | 420mm | 420mm | 420mm | 420mm | 420mm | 420mm |
| Wheelbase | 974mm | 982mm | 983mm | 991mm | 999mm | 1014mm | 1021mm |
| Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 501mm | 515mm | 542mm | 552mm | 564mm | 579mm | 591mm |
| Bike Stand-Over Height | 697mm | 720mm | 745mm | 763mm | 785mm | 813mm | 839mm |
| Seat-Tube Length | 430mm | 460mm | 490mm | 510mm | 530mm | 550mm | 580mm |
| Seat-Tube Angle | 75.25° | 75.25° | 73.25° | 73.25° | 73.25° | 73.25° | 73.25° |
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