This is my second Specialized road bike (first being an Allez Elite). This bike us super quick. I cannot stay off of it. I"ve put about 200 miles on her and my split times just surprise me. Great value for the money. I was very hesitant to purchase since the groupset is Tiagra and prefer 105, but I am absolutely not disappointed. Shifts smooth as butter and has all the gears I'll need in Easter North Carolina. This bike easily out-performs by wife's Trek Domaine 5.

This bike does exactly what I need. Super lightweight right off the shelf, and the round tubing gives excellent balance and comfort. The mechanical Tiagra groupset works smoother than any other shifting I've used. Shifting on both the cassette and the chainrings is incredibly smooth. Having internal routing with the cables still exposed at the handlebar is preferred for me to keep maintenance costs down. The hydraulic disc brakes work flawlessly and I have complete control over my stopping power which is a gamechanger when riding in urban areas. Not to mention that this bike is FAST! Well worth the price for an extremely competitive bike at an introductory cost. The only thing I can see adding to my bike in the future is a nice set of carbon wheels.

…a quantum leap from all other bikes I’ve ever owned…light, and fast!

Comfortable, light, this is a beast. I've put 200 miles on it, and love it. It's quick and light enough I've yet to shift off the large chainring. Smooth shifting, great brakes, I really can't see needing more bike for the average recreational rider. Highly recommend.

I put about 300 miles on this bike so far. The Tiagra groupset does works well and performed better than I thought it would. Very quick on climbs and descents.