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Allez Elite

4.7

28 Reviews

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

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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 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

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

Cockpit

Handlebars

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

Saddle

Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

SeatPost

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

Stem

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

Tape

Specialized S-Wrap

Seat Binder

Bolt-type, 31.8mm

Brakes

Rear Brake

Axis 1.0 caliper

Front 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

Crankset

Praxis Alba

Chainrings

50/34T

Bottom Bracket

Praxis 68mm BSA

Chain

KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

Wheels & Tires

Front Wheel

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

Rear Wheel

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

Front Tire

RoadSport, 700x26mm

Rear Tire

RoadSport, 700x26mm

Inner Tubes

Presta, 40mm valve

* 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
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°

Manual Downloads

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

2022 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual

Rider Reviews

4.7

28 Reviews

03/06/2024

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.

Name:: Eddy

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07/15/2023

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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02/22/2023

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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02/15/2023

The 2022 Specialized Allez E5

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

Would Recommend?: Yes!

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Name:: Mitchell B.

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02/13/2023

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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01/30/2023

Simplemente Specialized

Marca élite, productos élite, pruebala y descubrelo tu mismo. Voy por una Tarmac.

Name:: Jonathan S.

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10/30/2022

Love this bike.

This bike is awesome. Perfect beginner/intermediate bike.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: Matt

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08/22/2022

Buena opción para empezar

Lo que más me gusta es su peso, versatilidad y estética. No encuentro puntos negativos para un neófito como yo, lógicamente se puede mejorar, pero es una bicicleta equilibrada. Mis rutas son de 50 a 60 km (por ahora 😉).

Name:: Javier

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08/14/2022

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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08/08/2022

I just love it !

Would Recommend?: Yes!

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Name:: cristina p.

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07/29/2022

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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07/23/2022

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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06/11/2022

Excelente rutera

Muy rica rutera, de componentes buenísimos. Es andar en las nubes.

Name:: Arturo

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06/01/2022

Excelente

Una bicicleta muy balanceada para plano y subida. El peso y el grupo son mas que excelentes. Es mi primera bicicleta de ruta, me adapte muy fácil por que los componentes dan confort y una sensación de movimiento fluido.

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Name:: CR

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05/29/2022

Tienes que probarla

Solo una semana con mi Allez y no creo haberme subido en otra bici mejor. Simplemente es espectacular su manejo, la subidas de los cambios y la potencia en pendientes. Un deleite rodar con esta belleza… robas miradas. Yo le doy un 10

Verified Buyer

Name:: Oscar R.

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Response from Specialized

Gracias por compartir tu experiencia con nosotros Oscar! Por muchos más kilometros juntos.

05/28/2022

WOW!

Es mi primera bicicleta de ruta, y la amo! Es una sensación totalmente diferente y satisfactoria! El diseño de la bicicleta es muy cómodo, los componentes son excelentes y el color en mi caso el Azul con horquilla gris, es increíble y esta hermosa! Totalmente recomendada.

Name:: Diego

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05/27/2022

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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05/24/2022

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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05/06/2022

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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Name:: Brandy Y.

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04/26/2022

Surpassed my expectations, well made

Surpassed my expectations, well made bike.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

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Name:: Guest G.

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04/20/2022

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.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

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Name:: Guest G.

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04/20/2022

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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04/14/2022

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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04/06/2022

Fantastic frame

Ride quality is on a par with carbon frames

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: David

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04/05/2022

Buena bici

La compro, y después de unos días me duele un poco mi espalda, supongo que tengo que arreglarlo mejor.

Name:: Stef

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03/29/2022

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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03/25/2022

Impresionante bicicleta

He pasado de una bicicleta de 1991-93 a este bellezón de 2022. Tras los ajustes de sillín, hora de salir a rodar y alucinado estoy! En cuestas es muy fácil de acelerarla y sacar ese punto extra con alegría y facilidad. Si quieres acelerar de pronto, responde inmediatamente a tus piernas (¿eso se llama reactividad? Pues sí, es reactiva). Muy cómoda, me he adaptado a su geometría enseguida. Maniobra muy bien en giros cerrados (como en puentes-pasarelas sobre la carretera), y frena estupendamente! Tiene detalles muy interesantes, como agujeros preparados para usar portamaletas o guardabarros, el cableado va dentro del cuadro, lo cual mejora su estética... Y puedes llevar dos portabotellas, ideal para largas rutas sin fuentes o manantiales cerca. Para un aficionado sin mayot pretensión que salir a rodar y disfrutar de hascer ejercicio en su tiempo libre, creo que es una opción perfecta y duradera!

Name:: Roberto

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03/20/2022

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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