Hell yea, metal bikes! I love my CAAD10 so much, My next bike may also be Al again. The 1by with a 54 chainring is brave tho 🤣I'd die out here with that setup, way too many hills!
😆, it’s not that bad. There’s a route a normally ride. It’s about 25Mi & 1,800Ft of elevation and I never have an issue with it. Team 1by, 😎 lol #RobbArmstrong
I own two CAAD10s and sold my SuperSix Evo to build up a CAAD12 Black Inc. The 12 was really nice, but not a 10. I'm going to sell the 12 to buy another 10 frameset to build.
Thanks Luis! I got a lot of Allez content in the works, 🙂 My Dad has purchased an Allez as well so I’ll have another on-camera perspective coming soon. #RobbArmstrong
The Allez is an EXCELLENT Bike and I *Highly recommend it! One of my favorite Bikes to ride. My Allez previous had an S-Works stem and Roval Rapid bars: 120mm -12, 400mm wide. But… I’ve recently reconfigured the Allez to the 1-Piece Roval Cockpit, 🙂 #RobbArmstrong
Are those Roval stickers on Bontrager wheels? lol I have the same frameset on Zipps running 28 GP5000s, Sram Red 1x and in a spring, it pulls on many carbons worth 3 times it's cost.
How tall are you? 52 seems a bit small. And 50 on the Madone 🤔 You’re also built like a football player. Glad to see somebody on RUclips who is not an emaciated British guy. Also curious about your comment about replacing the bearings with ceramic. What is your recommendation? Thanks.
“Built Like a Football Player” 🤣, lol I definitely don’t have a *traditional cyclist body and don’t plan on it either, 😆 I’m 5’6. The 52 is a good fit for Me. I’m on a 0 Offset SeatPost and 120mm, -12 stem, 🤷🏽♂️ I’m actually making a Video now, which will cover my Allez Bike fit and the drive train. Been getting a lot of Comments/Questions about it. Ceramic is the TRUTH! 😫, I was a non-believer but after riding Ceramic bearing’s on my other Bikes I can tell a difference, ☹️ eventually I’ll pick up a Ceramic BB for the Allez. Really appreciate your thorough comment. I always enjoy engaging is some good Bike dialogue, 🤓 #RobbArmstrong
LOL well said. Most cyclists- normal people look like that I think. Looking like a malnourished TRex capable of winning GTs takes full dedication, genetics, hard dieting and lots of time an no one who has life outside cycling has time for this shit.
lol, I heard that! I tell folks, I am a recreational cyclist. I want a nice Bike and I enjoy building something I can call my own. Give Me a few 30mile rides a week and I’m set. Not interested in 4-5hrs in the saddle, ☹️ #RobbArmstrong
I like the new steel Reynolds 853 Specialized Allez, and it brings me back to the 80s when I clubbed raced a steel Tange Prestige Specialized Allez. Steel gives the thrill
People tend to look down on my bike when I mentioned my bike is aluminum. When I had the titanium bike I got mad props and compliments. My CAAD 13 is fast and super smooth I got rid of the titanium that was heavy and not snappy. I got the Zipp stem but you should stick with the tarmac stem with internal routing. I will check Bianchi because I have never ridden a carbon bike.
LISTEN!! I hear you on the Aluminum piece. I’ve had this frame for *MONTHS but was reluctant to build it up on the mere fact it was aluminum. Like, I got a bunch of buddies who have this Frame and they all speak highly of it but initially I had some doubts, ☹️ but now… I’m glad I finally built it up. The Allez is an excellent bike and I don’t think you’re sacrificing anything with the aluminum frame. & when/if you get a chance. Go ride a Bianchi! You’ll be surprised! If I described the Bianchi in with one word… “Smooth” 😎 #RobbArmstrong
In the Video my Wheels are the Bontrager Pro51s, Tubeless on GP5000 32s. I just put some *new wheels on the Allez yesterday. Bike still feels GREAT! #RobbArmstrong
I'm running both Sprint disc and rim brake models, both in Satin Carbon. Both accelerate and hold speed as good or better as my SL7. The SL7 is going on its second seat stay repair, though.
DAMN, Second repair! Thats no bueno, ☹️ What carbon layup do you have on your SL7, is it the 10r? Also, do you notice any differences between the Rim Vs. Disc brake Allez? I really have nothing negative to say about the Allez. It’s been such a good bike. I got some new wheels for it today, 🙂 #RobbArmstrong
People sleep on the sprint. My previous gen rim brake Allez Sprint with Force AXS makes my Tarmac SL7 with Red AXS feel like a 70's Cadillac in the corners.
Oh wow! 😮 This is the information folks want to hear. Whenever I’ve heard folks talking about the Allez Vs. Tarmac they say if it’s not the S-Works… then get the Allez. I honestly think you can’t go wrong with it. #RobbArmstrong
Of course the Bianchi is the smoothest. Lol. As a Bianchi owner I approve this message. hahahahah I do have the 928L... smooth. Climbs like a spider...🤣
Riding On a Aluminum Bike gives you A Pure confidence Not to thinking about you might bump into something hard And hits your Bike frame in a Carbon bike but that's just me Whenever I ride my Carbon bike I don't know about ya'll
Lugged steel are the only truly safe bikes out there. Alu is very weak so is carbon. When you tear your bottom bracket off on a hard sprint on Carbon or Alu you are going to eat it, hard. Only steel will give you a warning it's going to fail.
Man people feel to realize Peter Sagan came second place in one of his races on an Allez Sprint and I really believe he could have won that race but he couldn't because it will degrade the value of the carbon bikes that was in that race. It's all about marketing.
@@JimUe1 he held back, if you go back in look at that race he made that race look easy and you can see the point we're he held back in let them caught up.
Would you consider purchasing an Allez Sprint? 🤔
#RobbArmstrong
For sure.. especially that all silver frame. But as a small person (169cm / 73-5 inseam), very difficult to find the frames in Australia :\
That all *Silver frame is hella dope! I’ve kinda been thinking about getting another frame, 😆🙈
#RobbArmstrong
@@RobbArmstrong1 amen! Have this colourful one set up aero, then the silver with some ultra light climbing wheels, maybe?😍
Speaking of *Aero, I just ordered some DT Swiss ARC1100s for the Allez. They are 62mm deep. They should be here next week, 🙂
#RobbArmstrong
@@hippo71124 I’m about ur height and inseam, just curious what size and stem length would u be on to feel comfortable on a specialized bike?
Two things I learned from this video..
1: This sprint is smooooth
2: You really appreciate a nice yard.
🤣🤣🤣, Home Ownership is a beautiful thang and there’s nothing like a good looking yard, ⛳️
#RobbArmstrong
Nice vid and dope colorway too.
Thanks! 🙏🏾 I have a few more mods for it in the works. *StayTuned, 😎
#RobbArmstrong
I am loving the customising! Superb!
Thanks! 🙏🏾 the build has been GREAT so far, 🙂
#RobbArmstrong
RobbArmstrong, This is so fun! I'm happy I found your channel!
Welcome to the Channel! 😎
#RobbArmstrong
The finish on that bike is awesome looking!
Certainly is! It’s a good looking Bike, 🙂
#RobbArmstrong
Hell yea, metal bikes! I love my CAAD10 so much, My next bike may also be Al again.
The 1by with a 54 chainring is brave tho 🤣I'd die out here with that setup, way too many hills!
😆, it’s not that bad. There’s a route a normally ride. It’s about 25Mi & 1,800Ft of elevation and I never have an issue with it. Team 1by, 😎 lol
#RobbArmstrong
I own two CAAD10s and sold my SuperSix Evo to build up a CAAD12 Black Inc. The 12 was really nice, but not a 10. I'm going to sell the 12 to buy another 10 frameset to build.
@@terbennettCAAD 10’s rock!!
I really thought the white color Roval would be distracting on a bike but looking at it on your video is just awesome
@@mypojam You should see it now! 👀
ruclips.net/user/shorts8ceTH7ogNz8?feature=share
#RobbArmstrong
That is a truly great looking bike.
Very much appreciated! 🙏🏾
#RobbArmstrong
Nice feature Robb👍🏾
Looking forward to your in depth review
Thanks Luis! I got a lot of Allez content in the works, 🙂 My Dad has purchased an Allez as well so I’ll have another on-camera perspective coming soon.
#RobbArmstrong
Love the color way!! 👍
RIGHT! When I first saw it I knew I had to have it.
#RobbArmstrong
Awesome bike !! Thinking of building one out , I see you have the s-works stem listed what bars do you have on your Allez?
The Allez is an EXCELLENT Bike and I *Highly recommend it! One of my favorite Bikes to ride. My Allez previous had an S-Works stem and Roval Rapid bars: 120mm -12, 400mm wide. But… I’ve recently reconfigured the Allez to the 1-Piece Roval Cockpit, 🙂
#RobbArmstrong
Are those Roval stickers on Bontrager wheels? lol
I have the same frameset on Zipps running 28 GP5000s, Sram Red 1x and in a spring, it pulls on many carbons worth 3 times it's cost.
Team 1x for the “W” 🙌🏾😎
#RobbArmstrong
How tall are you? 52 seems a bit small. And 50 on the Madone 🤔
You’re also built like a football player. Glad to see somebody on RUclips who is not an emaciated British guy.
Also curious about your comment about replacing the bearings with ceramic. What is your recommendation? Thanks.
“Built Like a Football Player” 🤣, lol I definitely don’t have a *traditional cyclist body and don’t plan on it either, 😆
I’m 5’6. The 52 is a good fit for Me. I’m on a 0 Offset SeatPost and 120mm, -12 stem, 🤷🏽♂️ I’m actually making a Video now, which will cover my Allez Bike fit and the drive train. Been getting a lot of Comments/Questions about it.
Ceramic is the TRUTH! 😫, I was a non-believer but after riding Ceramic bearing’s on my other Bikes I can tell a difference, ☹️ eventually I’ll pick up a Ceramic BB for the Allez. Really appreciate your thorough comment. I always enjoy engaging is some good Bike dialogue, 🤓
#RobbArmstrong
LOL well said. Most cyclists- normal people look like that I think. Looking like a malnourished TRex capable of winning GTs takes full dedication, genetics, hard dieting and lots of time an no one who has life outside cycling has time for this shit.
lol, I heard that! I tell folks, I am a recreational cyclist. I want a nice Bike and I enjoy building something I can call my own. Give Me a few 30mile rides a week and I’m set. Not interested in 4-5hrs in the saddle, ☹️
#RobbArmstrong
@@RobbArmstrong1 Yeah, exactly. Nothing bad about 4-5 hours rides but most of us ride bikes because we love to ride bikes, not to win stuff.
Have the green in a rim brake with 28's awesome bike,have 9 others,tarmac,emonda,a few merckx's,caad 10 & 12,love the allez rides like a indy car
Damn!! You got a nice fleet! How does the Allez stack up against the CAADs? 👀 I have a HUGE interest in a *RimBrake CAAD.
#RobbArmstrong
@@RobbArmstrong1 I'm also interested in hearing about Allez vs CAAD! I just rebuilt my CAAD10 but the Allez Sprint looks temptinggg
RIGHT! I have to set this guy up on a Video link or something, 🤔
#RobbArmstrong
A ton of us in Oregon raced those very successfully. Couple Cat 1/2 guys crushed on them
Are you still riding an Allez? & was it a disc or rim brake version?
#RobbArmstrong
This was a few years back. Haven’t had an Allez for a bit, but have had quite a few different ones. Excellent bikes
Okay, NICE! & very much appreciate your feedback on the Channel, 🙏🏾
#RobbArmstrong
I like the new steel Reynolds 853 Specialized Allez, and it brings me back to the 80s when I clubbed raced a steel Tange Prestige Specialized Allez. Steel gives the thrill
iLike that “Steel gives the thrill” we need to put that on a T-Shirt! 🤣
#RobbArmstrong
@robbarmstrong8702 That would be cool. Have you ever ridden a high-quality steel frame bicycle? They are amazing man
I have not. Definitely would be interested in trying one.
#RobbArmstrong
Awesome Sprint , looks damn cool
Thanks! 🙏🏾 I have a few more parts coming for it, 🙂
#RobbArmstrong
I want that set up!!
Gone get you one! You’ll definitely enjoy it, 😎
#RobbArmstrong
People tend to look down on my bike when I mentioned my bike is aluminum. When I had the titanium bike I got mad props and compliments. My CAAD 13 is fast and super smooth I got rid of the titanium that was heavy and not snappy. I got the Zipp stem but you should stick with the tarmac stem with internal routing. I will check Bianchi because I have never ridden a carbon bike.
LISTEN!! I hear you on the Aluminum piece. I’ve had this frame for *MONTHS but was reluctant to build it up on the mere fact it was aluminum. Like, I got a bunch of buddies who have this Frame and they all speak highly of it but initially I had some doubts, ☹️ but now… I’m glad I finally built it up. The Allez is an excellent bike and I don’t think you’re sacrificing anything with the aluminum frame.
& when/if you get a chance. Go ride a Bianchi! You’ll be surprised! If I described the Bianchi in with one word… “Smooth” 😎
#RobbArmstrong
I recently bought the new Roval wheels they are great! and I am wondering how much of what you are saying is due to your wheel and tire selection.
In the Video my Wheels are the Bontrager Pro51s, Tubeless on GP5000 32s.
I just put some *new wheels on the Allez yesterday. Bike still feels GREAT!
#RobbArmstrong
I'm running both Sprint disc and rim brake models, both in Satin Carbon. Both accelerate and hold speed as good or better as my SL7. The SL7 is going on its second seat stay repair, though.
DAMN, Second repair! Thats no bueno, ☹️
What carbon layup do you have on your SL7, is it the 10r? Also, do you notice any differences between the Rim Vs. Disc brake Allez? I really have nothing negative to say about the Allez. It’s been such a good bike. I got some new wheels for it today, 🙂
#RobbArmstrong
People sleep on the sprint. My previous gen rim brake Allez Sprint with Force AXS makes my Tarmac SL7 with Red AXS feel like a 70's Cadillac in the corners.
Oh wow! 😮 This is the information folks want to hear. Whenever I’ve heard folks talking about the Allez Vs. Tarmac they say if it’s not the S-Works… then get the Allez. I honestly think you can’t go wrong with it.
#RobbArmstrong
Bike sure looks cool and run smoothly 🚴😍🇵🇭
#RobbArmstrong
Does this rival the Caad13?
I think’d be a good matchup! CAAD Vs. Allez‼️
#RobbArmstrong
sick color way, if that was anodized titanium it would be the hottest specialized bike of all time.
That would be DOPE! My Rotors are anodized purple, 😆
#RobbArmstrong
The steel Specialized Allez in steel tubing Reynolds 853 comes close to perfection
if it were stainless anodized looks cool
#RobbArmstrong
Of course the Bianchi is the smoothest. Lol. As a Bianchi owner I approve this message. hahahahah
I do have the 928L... smooth. Climbs like a spider...🤣
RIGHT! I be telling folks. It’s something about that Bianchi. Gotta get out there and ride one.
#RobbArmstrong
Riding On a Aluminum Bike gives you A Pure confidence Not to thinking about you might bump into something hard And hits your Bike frame in a Carbon bike but that's just me Whenever I ride my Carbon bike I don't know about ya'll
I agree, riding an Aluminum Bike does provide a lil piece of mind, 😌
#RobbArmstrong
@@RobbArmstrong1 most frame defects i have seen were aluminium frames.
#RobbArmstrong
Lugged steel are the only truly safe bikes out there. Alu is very weak so is carbon. When you tear your bottom bracket off on a hard sprint on Carbon or Alu you are going to eat it, hard. Only steel will give you a warning it's going to fail.
#RobbArmstrong
how about just a custom.. love the hope breaks.
The *Hopes give the build that little touch, 🙂
#RobbArmstrong
the welds 🤢🤮
my 2003 allez is completely seamless, what happened to this model
Might be a question for Specialized, 👀
#RobbArmstrong
Looks like you're riding sideways.
🤣, I dunno it’s the 360 Camera 🎥
#RobbArmstrong
no mtb ?
Team RoadBike, 🙌🏾
#RobbArmstrong
Specialized, the most soulless bike company ever, run by the most soulless man.
What *Brand do you recommend/ride?
#RobbArmstrong
how boring can a suburb be?
USA: hold my beer! 🙂
#RobbArmstrong
Man people feel to realize Peter Sagan came second place in one of his races on an Allez Sprint and I really believe he could have won that race but he couldn't because it will degrade the value of the carbon bikes that was in that race. It's all about marketing.
Peter Segan | The Legend!!
I definitely believe marketing is involved. Can’t have folks thinking they don’t need a Carbon Bike, 👀😆💰
#RobbArmstrong
lol. The ramblings of a madman!
So he lost?
#RobbArmstrong
@@JimUe1 he held back, if you go back in look at that race he made that race look easy and you can see the point we're he held back in let them caught up.
You dont need dope to go fast all in the legs and being skinny so your body is aero being built like a football player will never make it.
#RobbArmstrong
@robbarmstrong8702#Sean Kingston
stop it 18.3 pounds that light, you bugging
🤷🏽♂️, #RobbArmstrong