Allez

2018 Allez

Whether you're just getting into road cycling, commuting, or just looking for a new bike, the Allez is the perfect choice. Featuring a lightweight alloy frame, carbon fiber fork, and mounts for racks and fenders, it's as performance-packed as it is versatile.

Not only does a light 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, as well, resulting in over a 450g (1lb) reduction in the frame and fork alone when compared to models of yesteryear.

Speaking of the fork, 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 out of your backpack and on to a lightweight rack when you need it. This not only makes for a good road bike, but it also enables you to transform it into a fast commuter.

For the build, this Allez features reliable Shimano Claris shifting, durable Axis Sport alloy wheels, and well-protected Espoir Sport tires.

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

SEAT BINDER

Bolt type, alloy, 31.8mm

FORK

Specialized FACT full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" Taper w/ fender eyelets

WHEELS

FRONT WHEEL

Axis Sport

REAR WHEEL

Axis Sport

FRONT TIRE

Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25mm

REAR TIRE

Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25mm

INNER TUBES

700x20/28mm, 40mm Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Claris, 8-speed

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Claris, clamp-on

CASSETTE

Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-32t

CRANKSET

Shimano RS200

CHAIN

KMC X8, 8-speed w/ Missing Link™

CHAINRINGS

50/34T

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 Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

Tektro, alloy, dual-pivot

FRONT BRAKE

Tektro, alloy, dual-pivot

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	49	52	54	56	58	61
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	400mm	420mm	420mm	420mm	440mm	440mm
Stem Length	80mm	90mm	100mm	100mm	110mm	110mm
Saddle Width	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	300mm	300mm	350mm	350mm	350mm	350mm
Stack	535mm	552mm	570mm	596mm	627mm	649mm
Reach	374mm	376mm	380mm	385mm	390mm	396mm
Head Tube Length	120mm	135mm	155mm	180mm	215mm	235mm
Head Tube Angle	72.25°	73°	73°	73.5°	73.5°	74°
BB Height	263mm	263mm	264mm	264mm	265.5mm	265.5mm
BB Drop	77mm	77mm	76mm	76mm	74.5mm	74.5mm
Trail	59mm	55mm	55mm	52mm	52mm	49mm
Fork Length, Full	375mm	375mm	375mm	375mm	375mm	375mm
Fork Rake/Offset	47mm	47mm	47mm	47mm	47mm	47mm
Front Center	575mm	576mm	585mm	593mm	607mm	614mm
Chainstay Length	415mm	415mm	415mm	415mm	415mm	415mm
Wheelbase	978mm	978mm	988mm	996mm	1011mm	1018mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	515mm	542mm	552mm	564mm	579mm	591mm
Bike Standover Height	740mm	755mm	775mm	795mm	826mm	850mm
Seat Tube Length	460mm	490mm	510mm	530mm	550mm	580mm
Seat Tube Angle	75.25°	73.25°	73.25°	73.25°	73.25°	73.25°

Manual Downloads

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

2018 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Specialized Mission Control App (Android)

Specialized Mission Control App (iOS)

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)

Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual

Specialized Ride App (Android)

Specialized Ride App (iOS)

Rider Reviews

4.5
8 Reviews

09/02/2018

Great frame and forks

Bought entry level Red Allez for sprint triathlon use . Currently replacing everything except the frame/forks (after recall) with upgraded parts/wheels. Love this bike and regularly setting 30kph+ averages on my rides!!!

Name:: Andy B.

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07/02/2018

Great for a first bike - best feeling and very easy to ride

Love this bike!!!! Added some Continental GatorSkins to it and upgraded the seat - now I don't ever want to finish a ride. Thanks Landry's.

Name:: Bumblebee B.

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06/30/2018

bargain road bike

This is a great bike road bike for the money. I do all my cycling on pavement. It cost me slightly more than the Nishiki Maricopa at Dick's. I thought this brand had a better reputation so I went to the local bike shop and got the 2016 model year for a nice discount. I kinda got lucky to find the older one because otherwise I may have bought the Giant Contend. The bike was riding ok on my test ride, but the local bike shop tuned it up and sized me. Then the bike felt great.

Name:: Drew

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06/12/2018

Love this bike!

I purchased this bike 3 months and have loved it! Great bike for the price. The bike has great upgrades compared to other entry level bikes. The saddle is stiff yet comfy, the tires provide a smooth ride while having extra protection form punctures and the shifting is smooth after a few rides.

Name:: Matt

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02/08/2018

Great bike for the price

Getting back on the road after many years and starting my son on road riding for the first time. I picked up 2 of these bikes and have loved how they ride, handle and look in the flashy red/black color scheme, real head turner. Shimano Claris is a first for me after riding Ultegra years ago. Surprised at ho crisp and precise shifting is, have not experienced any problems with the bike. Received notice about recall shortly after buying bikes however Specialized and my local bike shop have been great at working with us.

Name:: Kimiko

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12/24/2017

Good bike, not so good cable routing and fork

bought the bike on September 2017, the ride is good as you upgrade all along. for a product that pride for its frame engineering, the cable entering to the frame is hideous. and now on Disember 2017, there have been a recall of the fork, and the replacement take aeon to arrival. now i couldn't ride the bike, an unfortunate even with you specialized.

Name:: Afitri

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12/09/2017

Great Value

I've got a 2016 Allez E5. This is the first road bike I have ever bought. Really happy with it after the first year. It does glide nicely over smooth and rougher roads. No isses yet. I have never road a more expensive bike but my general opinion is that this bike offers a similiar ride quality to a 1k-2K bike at a great price.

Name:: Destroy C.

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