The stiff, light, race-inspired Allez E5 Sport offers great acceleration and handling perfect for an aspiring racer, or as a first road bike if you're just getting into the sport. 9-speed Shimano Sora drivetrain and dependable wheelset delivers high-end performance at a serious value.
The Specialized Allez Sport 2015 Features are:
Frame: Specialized E5 Premium Aluminium, fully manipulated tubing w/ smooth welds, 1-1/8" lower bearing
Fork: Specialized FACT carbon, alloy crown/steerer
Headset: 1-1/8" integrated sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
Bars: Specialized, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach
Stem: Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware
Speed: 18
Front Mech: Shimano Sora
Rear Mech: Shimano Sora, 9-speed
Shifters Shimano Sora STI
Chainset: Shimano Sora, compact, 50/34
Cassette: Shimano, 9-speed, 12-27
Chain: KMC X9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link
Front Brake: AXIS 1.0
Rear Brake: AXIS 1.0
Rims: AXIS Classic
Front Hub: AXIS Classic
Rear Hub: AXIS Classic
Spokes: AXIS Classic
Tyres: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c Front Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c Rear
Seatpost: Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm