Specialized Allez Road Bike
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tiswas-steve
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In my humble opinion Karlos, a perfect bike to start out with into the wonderful world of the roadie culture ( nothing to do with me owning a Spechy Sports Allez you understand ........
) . Im sure a lotta people will big up the Allez as a great entry level road bike over the next few posts .
Whatever bike you decide to get next ............. enjoy !!!
Whatever bike you decide to get next ............. enjoy !!!
iAmiAdam
New Member
If you'd like to buy new, go with this; http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/sport-1-54-57-69567468/
It's a great entry level bike, and you get a five year warranty and can take it into any decathlon around the world to be fixed, can't go wrong really.
It's a great entry level bike, and you get a five year warranty and can take it into any decathlon around the world to be fixed, can't go wrong really.
And I'm going to agree with tizwas-steve! I have the entry level SA16 and it's the bomb as far as entry level is concerned. I'm really happy with it - smooth, rigid and gear transition is a delight. It looks brill too!
Obviously I haven't tried any other bikes so it's open for debate.
e-rider
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I don't own an allez but IMO they are very good entry level bikes and I'd recommend them to anyone looking to spend £500 on a new road bike. Actually, for £500 retail you won't find much better!
I got the 2010 allez sport triple (never used the granny ring though, what a waste!)
IT was my very first road bike and i have to say im perfectly happy with it
I have nothing to gauge it against other than years of cheap mountainbikes but for me it runs like a dream!
I did read somewhere that all the allez aluminium models use the same frame, the increases in price are just components, so stick with the good frame, get a cheaper groupset and upgrade as you need!
IT was my very first road bike and i have to say im perfectly happy with it
I have nothing to gauge it against other than years of cheap mountainbikes but for me it runs like a dream!
I did read somewhere that all the allez aluminium models use the same frame, the increases in price are just components, so stick with the good frame, get a cheaper groupset and upgrade as you need!
Alan Whicker
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My brother's got one and he loves it. I think he's got the triple, but he lives in a hilly bit of Yorkshire. Very fast bike and climbs like Chris Bonington. He had to replace the front brake caliper within a year and the wheel rims had some burrs left on from manufacturing which caused a few punctures in the first couple of weeks. Great frame, though - perfect for upgrading.
Wow Rich. I counted to ten and then removed that post.
OP. Buy the best you can afford. The term 'Entry level' is confusing and leads many new riders into buying something that six months later, they wished they hadn't because the cash was spare for the spending.
OP. Buy the best you can afford. The term 'Entry level' is confusing and leads many new riders into buying something that six months later, they wished they hadn't because the cash was spare for the spending.
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Nothing wrong with those Karlos - get one! It will be 'better' than you have, probably. 'Better' meaning a degree of control braking, changing gear, general riding etc...ride it once a week from now until next Spring and it will cost you £10 a ride, twice £5 et seq...gross simplification but sometimes helpful when umming and ahhing. The key is to enjoy the opportunity - perhaps riding with others and listening to how their bike choices are made. By that, I don't mean ride with moneybags Jimbo, but eventually one begins to appreciate the nuances and detail of other bikes. Comparing numbers on a page doesn't do it justice.
In time, you will be riding another bike, but the Spesh you are going to buy will still be with you as the 'n'
Have fun.
Nothing wrong with those Karlos - get one! It will be 'better' than you have, probably. 'Better' meaning a degree of control braking, changing gear, general riding etc...ride it once a week from now until next Spring and it will cost you £10 a ride, twice £5 et seq...gross simplification but sometimes helpful when umming and ahhing. The key is to enjoy the opportunity - perhaps riding with others and listening to how their bike choices are made. By that, I don't mean ride with moneybags Jimbo, but eventually one begins to appreciate the nuances and detail of other bikes. Comparing numbers on a page doesn't do it justice.
In time, you will be riding another bike, but the Spesh you are going to buy will still be with you as the 'n'
Have fun.