Specialized Allez Sport -Vs-KTM Strada 1000

Shan_14

Hi Guys,

I am about to purchase a road bike on the cycle to work scheme this weekend.

I am undecided which one to get - I understand that the spec on the KTM is better (This will be my first road bike - so only getting to grips with the terminology!)

Which one would be the better option - I plan to use the bike solely for leisure with the intention of riding in a group - down the line!

The Allez sport is coming in at €950 and the KTM is €1100.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Mr Rubicon Conundrum

Have you considered this, cheaper, similar spec to KTM, and leaves money for upgrades to tyres/ wheels/ mudguards/ clothes, etc.

Sorry cant post link...look up Felt F85 on Wiggle, €642

Shan_14

Thanks, will take a look this evening.

I'd prefer to deal with a local bike shop - seems less complicated!

rtmie

Wondering how you alighted on those two for choice (nothing wrong with them!!), but wondering if you considered these which you will also be able to get from your local bricks and mortar shop, which seem better specced and cheaper:
Giant Defy 1 €1099 Most shops stock Giant.
Cube Peloton Race €999 Again lots of shops stock these, though not as many as Giant

tamaskan

Shan_14 wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I am about to purchase a road bike on the cycle to work scheme this weekend.

I am undecided which one to get - I understand that the spec on the KTM is better (This will be my first road bike - so only getting to grips with the terminology!)


Which one would be the better option - I plan to use the bike solely for leisure with the intention of riding in a group - down the line!

The Allez sport is coming in at €950 and the KTM is €1100.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

I have the 2012 Strada 1000 with Tiagra group set and I can safely say it's a superb bike that helped me fall in love with cycling. I have since upgraded to a carbon frame Canyon for twice the money but the KTM is still the better bike at decending in my book, and that's saying something as the Canyon is a top of the line bike. The handling is immaculate, like its on rails. So confidence inspiring. I still use her on the indoor trainer, but she deserves much better really. Fantastic bike. You won't regret it.

JMcL

I have a 2010 Allez Sport and like it a lot. It's had a wheel upgrade and is probably getting a new groupset this year. It's a nice frame. That said, Specialized are pricey for the spec you get (same as yourself, I was new to it all back in the day), and the antics of their lawsuit happy legal department will probably ensure I don't buy another one

Shan_14

I went into the bike shop on Saturday and sorted all the paper work out! Think ill go for the allez sport - (I don't want to spend over the €1k mark on the bike) - it leaves me room to get accessories for €50 too! Should have it by the weekend - looking forward to the first spin!