Specialized Allez or Boardman Road Bike Comp ?

[barney magrew]

I had a similar decison to make last year, and I went for the Boardman Comp. Cost me £650 for the geared version, and another £25 at my lbs to set it up how I liked it, he even chucked on a free pair of pedals for my clipless.

I have been very happy with the bike and used it both for commuting in London, and rides out into kent. The only downside is you can't fit mudguards to it.

I have boardman hybrid comp with mudgaurds fitted,not sure if the road bike is slightly different purchased in halfords

 

[moxey]

I've got the allez 24 and can recommend it.

 

[Cubist]

Where will it be used? If you do get a geared Boardman it's a compact double 18 speed. If you live anywhere hilly the Allez is a triple with an 8 speed cassette.

Of the two I'd get the Boardman, but then I have the Hybrid Pro, and know just how well made and well equipped they are for the money