2020 Specialized Allez - Fast Performance Road Bike for Only $875
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- 2020 Specialized Allez - Fast Performance Road Bike for Only $875
Entry Level Road Bike
FACT carbon fiber fork
Light Weight - Approximately 21 Pounds
Shimano Claris, 8-speed
700x25mm Tires
Includes Integrated Rack and Fender mounts
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Your comment on high quality aluminum frame vs low quality carbon is spot on.
Yes , I have seen some pretty low carbon frames used and people buy into them just because of the word carbon. On the other hand I have seen people not want to use an aluminum frame because they don't understand just how high quality aluminum frame can be in this day and age. Thank you for your comment
you prolly dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me atm you can stream all of the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my brother for the last few days xD
I bought this bike May 2020 and it’s been a excellent machine. Zero problems. This bike can definitely keep up with bikes that cost thousands more. I live in Los Angeles and I bike 40 miles a day/3 days a week. I have no complaints thus far!
just got this bike and I fell in love with it, been cycling a lot nowadays. great review!
How does it do on uphills?
@@dermlover1 well i's only an 8 speed so you gotta muscle it out if it's a steep hill, I live around Los Angeles and I bike around hills and mountains and you just get used to it.
@@JabbaWafflez True. Well, at least it will make my legs stronger over time since I won't be able to downshift as much LOL.
SAME!!
me too
This is a very accurate review. This bike is amazing. You are receiving a lot for the money you are spending. It is important to highlight that the main component of a bicycle is the one who rides it. That being said, if you have the power in your legs, you can be very fast with this bike. The fact that it comes with Claris does not make a big difference. I have had the chance to be a lot faster than guys who ride super expensive and light bikes. So if your budget does not allow you to pay for a higher level bike, DO NOT WORRY. This wonderful rocket will be almost as good as one of those with more advanced and lighter Shimano groupsets.
Recently got this bike. I made my first 50 kilometers on saturday and damn, it Was amazing I Washington really used to MTB but this bike is another game. I know its an entry level bike, but coming from a Santa Cruz Bronson which I used for the same distances, gotta admit thats its a game changer. Sorry if my english its not great, its been a long time whitout using it.
Thanks for the review! I've been looking for the perfect entry-level bike for days and saw this video. It's exactly what I was looking for and I love the bike! I'm going to go to a local store to check it out tomorrow. You sold me though, thanks for your help :)
Well thank you for watching our video. This bike really is fantastic especially for the money. I have three friends that just bought this bike this week they all touch base with me over the weekend and told me thank you. Are they all said they were having so much fun going fast and doing it at less than $1,000 they're super stoked and I'm sure you will too. Let us know how it goes and thank you for your comment
Looking to pick one of these up this weekend, thank you for the very informative video!
Have fun on your new Allez , Glad we can help!
Great road bike for the money! I've had this bike for about two months now, the only thing I have an issue with is the 8-speed, I am upgrading it to an 11-speed drive asap. Other than that it performs amazing! Even on a solid 25 or 35 mile ride.
Just curious what kind of problems you had with the 8-speed. The two bikes that I have been personally testing with the 8-speed seem to be very solid. We have had to make a few adjustments with the limit screws on both the front and the rear derailleur but this is something that the local bicycle shop should take care of for you before you even take possession of the bike. Thank you for your comment and once again just curious what kind of problems you had with the 8-speed? Thank you
Efectivamente,yo también tenía problemas con los cambios.Parece que no me dejaron fina mi bici nueva ,una llamada de atención.
I think I'm gonna get one this winter. Im a single speed guy so I'm excited to transition. Preciate the insight!
Really nice performance bike for the price. I have the 2019 version and I think the Allez 2020 is mostly the same as the 2019 version aside from the color/design of the frame and fork.
Yes I took a 2020 Allez e5 for a good test ride yesterday. This was the base model and I tell you it had a lot of performance before the dollar. of course right now we are social distancing but I was just dreaming about a group of cycles up ahead that I could blast through on this really fast bike.
Oi hello pepe dalin!
@@asd-po1jk Ey sir! Hehe 🤙
Just got into cycling and your videos helped me purchase this bike. Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your content!
Great video! Great Review! I just subscribed to your channel and after so much thinking and research I bought this bike today. It will be ready for pick up in two days. I'm very excited ! I love your videos.
Well thank you for your comment and compliment I am definitely a better bicycle rider than a RUclipsr but I do ride the bikes that are reviewed and push them to the maximum so I can give an honest opinion. I'm glad my opinion helped with this bike I do really think this is a fantastic bicycle one of the best for the buck And I'm sure you will love your new bike. Please keep us in the loop I'll let you let us know what you think and after a few rides
@@TheBicycleRider Thank you. I will do that. :)
No question - a well-made, modern aluminum frame ist ten times better than a mediocre carbon frame. This said, it is equally true that all the attention on high-end components often just miss the point. For 95% of cyclists, the latest generation Shimano 105 or Tiagra is more than you'll ever need.
Thanks for the review. Bought a 2022 Allez elite that I’m waiting to be assembled.
Yeah I thought aluminum tin foil but after getting this the frame I think is my favorite part it feels solid as a freaking rock man . Whoever welded this must have been very experienced and know what they're doing . Amazing how well this bike looks and feels
nice video thx. ive got the 2022 model coming monday in black. cant wait to get out on it.
Just bought this as my first ever road bike yesterday, now I'm not sure how some road bikes are supposed to perform but I absolutely loved going out on it! Felt so good to ride, cant wait for the weekend to get back out on it 🙂
Fantastic Randy This bike really does ride well above its price tag. It is fun fast and rock solid. After you get used to it then it might be time to try some other road bikes but just believe me after of lifetime of riding road bikes the Allez Base really does ride fantastic. Have fun and thanks for the comment
@@TheBicycleRider thank you! I haven't a clue about road bikes, but could feel the differences to any normal bike but yeah I was fortunate enough to find a good priced bike like this glad to see a good video on it 👍.. Yeah I'll see how it goes before I decide to upgrade 🙂
Just getting ready to buy my first road bike & seriously considering this model. I’m a newbie so I don’t know if I need to spring for the more expensive Elite, the Sport or the “base” model Allez. 2020’s also seem to be out of stock, wonder when the 2021 models arrive?
Really nice entry level road bike.
But if you take your time and search on the web and know how to build/work on a bike..I just did a budget build with a brand new Motobecane Super Strada semi compact Aluminum frame carbon fork road bike with 11spd 105 R7000 group-set. Ultegra R8000 rim calipers brakes. Oval Concepts 527 wheels. Cannondale C2 ergo bars. C2 stem. Oval.Carbon seat post. Jagwire cables. Conti 4000 tires.. All for slightly over 900$. Weighs about 18 1/5 lbs. Bike kicks butt .
I really liie the R7000 group. Shimano did an excellent job on the 105 R7000. Just as good as Ultegra imo
Great review mate,i'm just about to buy this on the work cycle scheme,i would also like to say i'm not a novice cyclist but money is important and that is the only way i could get a new bike !!,the last 5 years i have been riding an old focus cayo(carbon)but i have spent a bit putting it together,it was my mates bike that was actually stolen from him,the Police actually got it back for him but it had been stripped and he didnt want it anymore,so i got it and restored it,i really love that bike but i haven't had a brand new bike since i was a boy so i am very excited about getting my new Specialized Allez !!, all the best.
Well it's fantastic You have had some experience rebuilding a bike and at least yours is a success story. I've spent many years building and rebuilding bikes and it just seems like nowadays it's not as easy as it used to be just because there are so many different standards in sizing. You will really love your new Allez in the newer geometry styles really allow for performance to be had along with comfort. Good luck and thank you
I have the 2021 entry allez that was 1000 I never bought a bike . Very fun to ride . I feel the bikes confident I'm just not quite there . I have a mental disability .
I have this bike a lot of big 100+ mile rides in the summer with it. Got new crank set n put bsa bb to stiffen it up. I put swiss stop pads due to crappy tektro calipers. All you need is good frame you can actually Build this bike into pure race machine. I got allez bc I wanted rim brake road bike. Good value. Oh BTW IF YOU RIDE THIS BIKE IN THE RAIN PICK IT UP TO DRAIN WATER THATS IN CHAIN STAY
My dad jus passed me his allez specialized & this thang is a beautiful bike! highly suggest getting if your looking for an overall beast! I’m not much of a cycling guy (22yrs of age) but I might be cycling a little bit more ! Thanks
Hi can I have your expert opinion on bike sizes? So I bought my Allez E5 last year and been riding it to this day and enjoyed it. I got a sz 54 allez and my height is 5'7. Im still very new to the sport so when I bought the bike my only reference for right size was the spez bike chart so I was torn between size 52 and 54 since both of them would fit me. Eventually I went for the 54. But after a few group rides some of my friends told me that it was big for me some said its just fine. Note that I haven't been actually bike fitted but planning on it soon. Maybe you could shed some opinion?
excellent video and cool bike. i’ve been trying out my dad’s road bikes from the 80s and 90s, but i want to try something new!
I bought a 2005 elite model and own it since then...it has cost me $81 per year. Still looks new...how cheap can a bike be?
I fell in love with the Allez after watching this. What is the size of the bike in the video?
Best Aluminum bike EVER
Very very helpful video. Thank you so much!
Thanks you for your comment 😊
The wheels on my bike had to go. I had to upgrade cuz on my allez e5 axis wheels started to go in the hub. I do love the bike n now with new wheels she's perfect!
Great review ! Thanks
Thank you for the compliment. This bike is easy to talk about because it's just so good and comfortable. I actually just put one for myself and we'll be putting it together in the next few days.
I just really wish they made an allez with disc brakes. I'd pay the extra $ for that
They do make the Allez Sprint with the disc brakes then I did pay a little extra to get that bike I really think the allez in this video is a fantastic bike for the money actually my Allez Sprint cost about twice as much as this bike. I like both bikes and use them for different purposes.
Just ordered Allez Elite 😊
Great review! I’m have a tough time finding a recommendation on a road or gravel bike that can support a heavy rider (285lbs) is there anything out there that you might recommend? Thank you!!! 🚲🚲🚲
I have some very heavy friends that love to ride bikes! I will look into the manufacturer's recommendations on this bike but I know on a personal level I have a friend that's well over 300 lb and rides the Allez and loves it he said it is stiff and does not flex like some of the other bikes he has tried in the past.
I had an allez since 2011 it's still my favourite bike I've upgraded it to 105, super comfortable fast hard wareing what else do you need. I have lighter carbon bikes but the specialized allez is spot on.
I just bought this bike today. I pick it up next weekend. Hopefully it does me good with climbing. I love hills.
how is it so far?
How's the brake are they similar performance to disk brakes?
drew ace Lightweight and fast. But I’m not used to rim brakes. I much prefer disc brakes. In addition, I am a petite and have small hands so reaching the brakes is hard. But overall I like the bike.
JJ the man Not similar to disc brakes IMO
Ok thanks
Very good bike review. Just a couple of questions. First, can the bike take 28mm tyres? Second, is the rear wheel can take 11speed cassette for future upgrades?
Well you have a couple good questions. As far as the 28th go if you get this specialized Roubaix 25/28 they will fit. If you just get it straight up Continental 28 or something similar You may have fitment issues. Also the rear cassette can support an 11-speed cassette there is a spacer installed that you will have to remove but then again you will also have to upgrade the shifters and derailleur it's almost easier to buy an 11-speed bike to start with if that's what you really want. Don't worry this 10-speed gear range is really good I can ride with the fastest groups around with this 10-speed gearing.
Great review, thanks for the video, Doe the allez come with better components like 105 or ultegra?
Great question! Yes this bike comes in many different tiers I personally have this bike in the 105 group set an absolutely love it!
Yup - the 105 one is called allez elite
Yes, look for Allez Sprint
Might get an almost new condition Allez today for only $500. The color looks like a highlighter green.
I just recently a week ago purchased a Trek Domane Al 2. I have a question? Which bike would you consider to be faster the Specialized Allez or the Trek?
Great review. I’m new to cycling so if I decide to upgrade parts like gears, brakes, tyres etc is this bike capable of that?
Yes fantastic question. A lot of people buy this bike knowing that in the future they will be upgrading parts. The bike works very good as set up but is also very easily upgraded when time or money is available. Specialized has built a great platform here but it is also a very easy bike too make your own style with many many options on the upgrade side available. Good question!
TheBicycleRider thanks for the reply! I think I will go ahead with this bike. Cheers
I have the 2018 E5 model. I upgraded pretty much everything, and it’s a different animal now
Cuanto es la velocidad maxima en plano que se le puede sacar a esta bicicleta , considerando que tiene 8 velocidades
Great review! How would this bike handle a very basic dirt trail? Potentially light gravel as well. Thanks!
Hola amigo peso cerca de 84 kilos,manejo 13km de lunes a viernes ¿que tamaño de neumatico me recomiendas?
I have a spare 10-speed RD, cassette, chain and shifters (I don't have a 10-speed crank). Do you know if the existing 8-speed crank will work? Thanks
I'm 1.86 cm and 106 kilos. Would this bike be good for me? Thanks for the review.
Looks fantastic!
Buying one in the new year 2022
I love this bike.
is this the gloss blaze/tarmac black color? thank you.
What would you say is a bigger need when first buying this bike, upgrade the saddle or upgrade the tires? Great review by the way!
If the stock saddle fits and doesn't give you discomfort, leave it. If the tires don't match your terrain, change them. You paid for the stock tires so might as well use em up if you can, and saddle is all personal. Just my opinion and I'm no expert.
Is the Allez Sport worth the extra money? What top speed have you reached on your bike on flat ground?
The Allez sport I think is a fantastic value the truth is really the whole Alkez line is really value packed, each tear you go up is worth the money. The base Allez it's such a good platform to start with for $875 but as you go up to the allez sport for $1,000 You get a few more performance parts such as the 9-speed Sora and axis caliper brakes. Not to say that the Shimano claris 8-speed is not good or the brakes are not good on the base everything works fantastic but each step up you're going to get a little bit better components. In my opinion it's always worth going up a step if you can afford it. It's much easier and inexpensive to do it when you buy a bike new than it is to add components later. I've seen a lot of people buy a perfectly good brand new bike at a value price and then start pumping a lot of money into it where if they were to just buy the higher tier in the beginning they would have been all set and the long run it cost more money to upgrade a new bike than to just buy the bike you want. As far as top speed there's a lot of factors that play into that but the Allez is a very fast platform and gets to speed super quick. In the beginning of the year I was in the peloton of a very fast group many which had bikes in the $10,000 range I was on a base Allez and recorded a 36 mile an hour top speed. Once again I was in the bunch so aerodynamics had much to play in that number.
@@TheBicycleRider got two questions... according to their website the models are Allez, Allez Sport and Allez Élite so is this one the base one? I ask this because yesterday I fell in love with one that the label said "Allez E5" (as this video) but the color of it and the code in the label when I look at it in their site matches to the Elite model so kind of confused which is this one you showed here... And second what do you think of the Élite versión? I dont want to spend more than this for jumping to Tarmac budgets...
@@almin9751 yup this is the base allez model which comes with claris
Can’t find ONE anywhere! I’ve looked everywhere online....nothing! Any help will be appreciated 😔
My future and first road bike
What are the differences between the 2017 and 2020 models of allez e5??
How does the base Allez compare to the Sport and Elite?
Elite comes with 11 speed Shimano 105
SOLD!
What type of Allez would you recommend for me?
I’m choosing either the regular one, the sport, or the elite
I’d rather get the cheaper one but I can still get the more expensive ones
I’m not going to do crazy races or anything but I do want to be the fastest one in the group.
What’s the difference between them?
Well that is a good question I'll try to keep my answer short but basically I try to buy the best bike and I can afford at the time because upgrades cost more down the road. The base model of this bike is fantastic but as you go up in price to the different levels you get higher tiered components. Each tear you go up the bike is a little bit better and a little bit faster and a little bit lighter. Sometimes these upgrades cost more down the road especially if you have to pay a bicycle shop too do the work. Some people say it's not the The bike is the motor but as bikes evolve I tend to disagree with that statement get the best bike you can afford You won't regret it in the end.
TheBicycleRider thanks!
Very informative great video
Can this bike go on parks? Cause thats where i mostly cycle
Any advice on which you would choose out of this and the Giant Contend 2 2020 ?
Jack Wilkinson I believe the frame welds on he Contend are smoother and thus look more like carbon.
@@GregGrude no they are not
Sucks this isnt sold in Australia and in this red colour
Why no hydraulic disc brake?
I have the elite and these axis brakes are really bad. I mean really bad. My 440$ almost 1000$ cheaper hybrid brakes way better it's sad. Just ordered 105 calipers front and rear for it for only 80$ so it should be better after.
Thanks for your comment we value the opinions of people who actually have ridden this bike. Maybe I got lucky but personally I didn't have problems with the stock breaks but I do have to agree that the 105's are awesome for the price! Glad you got your bike sorted out and are able to stop better.
Which is the gray one in the back
What’s the difference between this and the sport model witch is about 200 more I’m looking to get my first road bike
Hi Brad I'd have to do a comparison side by side but I believe it's just the component specs are upgraded a bit on the sport. I'm sure it's shifters and derailers. I'll confirm this later as I'm just having my first cup of coffee in the morning but the frame is the same on both bikes. Sometimes the little jumps do make a difference though.
TheBicycleRider thank you 😊
@@irishman485 , trying to look into this now for you but the specialized website is having problems. When I get to the bicycle shop today I'll look at the dealer specs and find out exactly what the difference is for you. It's nice that the jump from the base to the sport is only a couple hundred bucks without looking exactly at what the difference is I would almost say do it! sometimes the little jump in price now means a big jump in price later if you try to do it upgrade. It's always a better value to do it at the time of purchase than to try to upgrade parts down the road especially if you're not a bicycle mechanic and you have to pay someone else for the labor.
TheBicycleRider I totally agree if it’s only 150-200 then definitely do it at first
It's $1000 now.
They sell it in other countries at less than $800. Why the US more expensive?
Because ‘Murica sucks lmao. No but in all seriousness I’m not sure why that is so. I think it’s got something to do with a variety of factors like us inflation and tariffs. Don’t take my word for it though, I’m just a bloke on the internet!
Is this bike Comparable to the Scott' Speedster 50.
Yes they are comparable but there are some solid differences as well The speedster 50 is a good bike and I have ridden one around town and in some group rides but in my personal opinion in the Allez blows it away and speed and comfort. Just my personal opinion but I have ridden both bikes
@@TheBicycleRider thank you I have a lot of respect for you, and your opinion really means a lot to me.
Amazing! great job! ;)
Thank you for the compliment! We appreciate a little flattering now and then. You're awesome!
What difference between e5 elite and e5? The weight of e5 elite is 19.5 pounds
Elite has shimano Sora I think
w4rRiors35 tq sir
Elite is kitted out with shirmano 105 and is 11 speed. It also DT Swiss tires and a different crankset
Can i use this for thriathlon?
This bike was really easy to assemble ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
Is that 54 size?
Yes , size 54
@@TheBicycleRider Do you know what is the frame weight? (only the frame)
thanks!
wish they were less than $1k in Australia!!
1k Australian dollars is actually way cheaper than England and America if u convert them
ButcherOfBlav1ken but the point is - here this bike isn’t $1k - it’s more like $1.5k
@@shemmac4700 oh ok lol
I love this bike and i save money to get it. But i really dislike the colors they use. The sport one has a white which is boring. An orange one which reminds me i need vitamin C and a Grey blue one which is the one i am getting cause is the coolest looking and more tolerable from the other colors. But seriously orange? Geez...
Shimano Claris. Wow
Carbon bikes are going to dust that bike. Just upgrade a old bike from the 80s or 90s save some money.
That’s not $875
Here is a link to the Specialized Page with this Bike and price
www.specialized.com/us/en/allez/p/171311?color=274124-171311&searchText=90020-7044
Uhhh yes it is. Just bought one for the wife. Know facts before you post