2010 Specialized Allez Sport 24

squigo

Hi all

I am just looking for a more knowledgeable opinon on the 2010 Specialized Allez Sport 24 before I take the plunge. Any opinons would be greatly appreciated

Here is the spec

Smooth-welded A1 Premium Aluminium frame provides superior power transfer and vertical compliance

Ultralight FACT carbon/alloy fork provides laser-accurate steering and bump-absorbing comfort

Shim-adjustable stem with 31.8mm bar clamp for strength and versatile positioning

Ergonomic short drop, butted aluminium handlebars provide a comfortable riding position

Smooth, precise and fast 8-speed Shimano shifters are updated for good looks and ergonomics

FRAME Specialized Allez A1 Premium aluminium, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld compact race design, integrated headset
FORK Allez carbon, carbon fibre legs, aluminium crown and steerer
Head Set Cage bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm of spacers w/ top cap
STEM Alloy, CP bolt, 31.8mm
HANDLEBARS Specialized Elite, 6061 aluminium, short drop, 31.8mm
Tape / Grips Specialized S-Wrap, cork ribbon w/ gel
FRONT BRAKE Light dual pivot brake, Teflon pivots, forged alloy, w/ standard pads
REAR BRAKE Light dual pivot brake, Teflon pivots, forged alloy, w/ standard pads
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 2300
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 2300
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano 2300 STI, flight deck compatible
CASSETTE Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 12-25t
CHAIN KMC Z-51
Crank Set Shimano 2300
Chainwheels 52 x 39 x 30T
BOTTOM BRACKET Cr-Mo axle, 68mm x 113mm
PEDALS Silver cage/black body, w/ black toe clips and strap
Front Rim Alex S500, aluminium, sleeve joint, CNC machined sidewalls
FRONT HUB Forged aluminium, sealed, QR, 32h
REAR HUB Forged aluminium, double-sealed, cassette, QR, 32h
SPOKES Stainless 14g
FRONT TYRE Specialized Mondo Sport, 700x23c, wire bead, 60TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection
REAR TYRE Specialized Mondo Sport, 700x23c, wire bead, 60TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection
INNER TUBES Standard presta valve
SADDLE Body Geometry Rival road, w/ steel rails
SEAT POST Alloy, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Seat Post Clamp / Binder Alloy, 31.8mm

Flankerb

Hi, That spec sounds like the 2010 standard allez triple.
2010 sport is a 9 speed with a mix of Shimano Sora and Tiagra.
It goes for about 800euro's where as the standard allez is 650euro.
I have the sport for a year now and was very happy with it.
Going to sell it shortly as I am upgrading through the bike to work scheme.
One thing I changed was the wheels got a set Easton EA50's and the made some difference. Best of luck with you purchase

jay.i.am

Hey,
I bought a Allez 09 9sp model last year great entry level bike IMO never gave me a moments bother.Upgraded the the pedals to Look classic and the wheels to Mavic Askiums the more i got into it.Shortly due my new Focus but dont think i can part with the Allez.Anyway best of luck with it.

squigo

thanks folks

Just a quick question for you both. I have seen a few reviews in which people complain about the pedals and wheels that come as standard. Just wondering would you both agree with this?

Thanks

jay.i.am

The pedals are just normal toe strap which for me pottering about with a pair of runners on doing about 20k was fine.Its only when i joined a club and started upping the distance and taking things a little more seriously did i upgrade the pedals and later the wheels.Again i guess it depends on how much you get into it.As i said in previous post i found it a great bike to start of on and have completed Ring Of Kerry,Tour of Kilkenny and Sean Kelly on it plus numerous other spins.I can't really compare it to anything else but from my experience i could'nt fault it.

Flankerb

Great bike I have completed the tour of Sligo,Meath and the Sean Kelly aswell as a few open races and a season of club league races.
The Easton wheels made it for me.I had clipless pedals on from the start.
Make sure its the sport model or better.

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Shot at 2010-09-13

jay.i.am

Yes i did regret not going for the sports model shortly after, but as i said i was a novice.Nice pic the Eastons look the part aswell as improving the ride quality im sure.

BostonB

What the difference in the sport, thats worth the extra.

Kav0777

I got an allez 24 2 months ago and absolutely love it.

What the difference in the sport, thats worth the extra.

The main (possibly only) difference is the groupset. The allez 16/24 has 2200/2300 where as the allez sport has the next step up with sora. The allez sport can also come as compact.

Btw, has anyone seen the 2011 paintjob for the allez:

http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=52852&scid=1001&scname=Road