Specialized Allez E5

Description

The Allez redefines what it means to be “entry level.” Focusing on weight, refinement and reliability like nothing else in its class, the Allez is the first to make these technologies accessible to everyone. Specialized Allez E5 Disc Whether you’re just getting into road cycling, commuting, or looking for a new bike, the Allez is just as performance-packed as it is versatile.

For the build, this Allez features reliable Shimano Claris shifting, durable Axis Sport alloy wheels, our new super-comfy Body Geometry Bridge saddle, and well-protected RoadSport tires.

• Not only does a lightweight bike feel better when you’re climbing up a hill, but it’s also essential when you’re carrying your bike up to the 5th floor, and this was at the forefront of the frame design. With a redesigned E5 Alloy frame, the Allez features a class-leading weight. Aggressively thin-walled, yet tough, tubes have been implemented to save weight and this results in over a 450g (1-pound) reduction in the frame and fork alone when compared to some models of yesteryear.
• Entry-level road bikes often times feature either alloy or cheap carbon fibre forks that greatly detract from the overall ride quality. But with a full FACT carbon fibre fork, the Allez is better handling, smoother riding, and lower in weight—floating over rough chip-seal and carving through corners like a slalom skier.
• For the geometry, we developed the Allez by utilising our vast Retül fit database. This meant creating a geometry that’s sure to cover a broad range of positions while still providing the performance-minded handling you’d expect from your first bike.
• This Allez also features integrated rack and fender mounts, allowing you to get weight of your backpack off you and onto a lightweight rack. This not only makes for a good road bike, but it also enables you to transform it into a fast commuter

The Specialized Allez has a solid reputation for offering good-value performance going back decades.

This latest iteration relaxes the ride experience slightly while still providing a good level of all-round practicality.

Many will argue we don’t get the same value at £1,000 – a key jumping-off point for first-time road bike buyers – for money as we once did, but this entry-level Allez’s specification is satisfactory versus the competition today.

• The 2023 update to the Allez saw the bike overhauled to widen appeal to more riders.
• The geometry was brought more towards the endurance end of the road bike spectrum and the frame was modified to improve versatility.
• The bike offers clearance for 35mm-wide tyres and mounts for full-length mudguards and a pannier rack.
• Specialized claims the bike is capable of light gravel riding duties and suitable for the daily commute, alongside its core road-going DNA.

• The frame consists of a mix of single and double-butted alloy tubes. These are made of Specialized E5 Premium Aluminium. This is claimed to save weight where possible but offers strength and stiffness in key zones.
• The US brand claims the frame is the lightest in its class at 1,375g in a size 56cm.

• The frame is paired with a full carbon fork with a tapered 1-1/8in – 1-3/8in steerer.
• The standard headset size and external cockpit routing mean riders have a broad choice of third-party bars and stems should they wish to swap out the Specialized-supplied ones.
• Cables and hoses are internally routed, entering the side of the down tube and the fork crown.

Specialized Allez E5

• A 27.2mm round post is about as standard as standards come. – Steve Sayers / Our Media
  While not as sleek as the through-the-headset cable routing on the Domane AL 2 Gen 4, it does bode well for easier, cheaper servicing.
• The bike uses a standard BSA threaded bottom bracket and 27.2mm seatpost.