Specialized Allez E5 2020, OR, Triban RC520? Which one to go for?

[Gunk]

I have to say sitting on an Allez and a tribal 500 this week I thought the Allez felt more solid and better built.

In what way?

 

[cambsno]

In what way?

I don't know - I sat on the Allez and it just felt right. It could be something simple like better tape but it just felt more complete? The Triban just didn't feel the same. I really couldn't put my finger on it. It

 

[Gunk]

Probably just glossier paint, better seat and bar tape.

My old BMC Team Machine always felt a notch up in quality just because of the high quality finish on the frame.