Just built mine. 2024 Allez in Satin Fog Tint, 58, Full SRAM Rival AXS eTap, 10/30, Fabric, Flat Scoop Ultimate Saddle with Carbon Rails, DT Swiss A1800 Spline Wheels, Vision Aero Carbon Bars. ABSOLUTELY LOVE this bike. Not harsh at all. As a matter of fact, it feel smother than my 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Comp in a 61. This thing takes every watt and puts it on the floor. More than my Tarmac. It's like it takes less effort because every watt is being used and not wasted.
Interesting review, thx. I got one a few months back and built it up with DA 11spd mechanical. It’s quick but not as quick as the Emonda SLR, although it is more comfortable. However it’s not as comfortable as the Aethos which is probably pick of the 3 for the riding I do. Got the weight of the size 58 Allez down to 8.1kg with pedals and cages etc and 35mm deep carbon hoops. Not bad for Alloy. Keen to run it with some Roval Rapides which add weight. FYI: Aethos 7kg, Emonda 7.4kg
Hi, great vid. Would you recommend this bike to a beginner or novice road biker? Also, how is it on steep descents and steep climbs too? I live in a hilly area.
It depends a bit on what you want to get out of a bike. This is in no way a relaxed bike. It's aggressive, responsive, and rides best at high speeds. If you're looking for something for long days in the saddle, look somewhere else. If you're looking for something to carve up the crit course, or bomb down a sweet descent, then this is absolutely your bike. In terms of climbing, it's not the lightest bike, obviously. I haven't weighed this setup, but it would be in the 9kg range - hefty for a road bike. However, putting the weight aside, it's amazing to climb on. The stiffness means that all your power goes straight to the road, and you really notice the difference in performance compared to a flexy touring bike. Steep descents? That's what this bike was made for. You'll definitely feel every bump in the road, but the responsiveness and sensitivity is unmatched.
@@JustAdelaideRacing Awesome, thank you for the information. I was also considering the Specialized Crux as well as the Trek Emonda. Not sure if you had any thoughts on those bikes but they both seem highly rated.
@@kamuelalee well, each of those bikes are completely different to the Allez, and completely different to each other. As far as road bikes go, the Emonda is a much more relaxed fit, good for longer rides and honestly, the type of bike that 99% of road cyclists probably need. (Most people don’t actually need the aggressive geometry of a ‘race’ bike, but most people buy them anyway). The Crux is a gravel bike. Fundamentally different purpose. Depending on the model, it’s 1x, (ie no front derailleur), and has much wider tires. This sort of bike is excellent for most types of riding, because nothing stops you from sticking some road tires on it and calling it a road bike, or putting 33mm and calling it a cx bike, or 40+ and keeping it as a gravel bike, etc.
@@JustAdelaideRacing Cool, thanks again for your information. I am leaning toward the Allez or Emonda but the Crux did sound like an "all-around" sort of bike.
It totally is. The connection to the road is incredible. Riding up the Carpark climb (pre-flip) I couldn't get it to slip out - I got chicken before I hit the limits of its grip.
I've clipped pedals dozens of times, it's a terrifying experience. When you're on the limit, and just need to get the power down sooner... Sometimes, if you're not in the right gear, you can misjudge your cadence and clip a pedal unexpectedly. I prefer to put more power down later, but sometimes it's hard to judge.
i'm new to cycling, in car races you typically enter the corners with a set speed and smoothly accelerate though. I'm trying to figure out here. Seems the potential for alot to happen in cycling in a curve.
@@shinobusensui9395 Acceleration on a bike means pedalling though, and you can't pedal when your bike is on a steep lean in the middle of a tight corner.
This bike is about as different from a Trek FX3 as you can get! The Trek looks like a fantastic bike, but it's definitely geared towards the 'endurance' end of the market. The Trek will be more comfortable and compliant, and the riding position will be WAY more upright. The Specialized Allez Sprint will put you in a much more aggressive position, meaning your hands will be further forward and lower, so you'll be more aerodynamic, but less comfortable. I mean, you could always set up an Allez Sprint with flat hybrid bars, but that would be like taking a Ferrari chassis and putting in the engine from a Mini.
Just built mine. 2024 Allez in Satin Fog Tint, 58, Full SRAM Rival AXS eTap, 10/30, Fabric, Flat Scoop Ultimate Saddle with Carbon Rails, DT Swiss A1800 Spline Wheels, Vision Aero Carbon Bars. ABSOLUTELY LOVE this bike. Not harsh at all. As a matter of fact, it feel smother than my 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Comp in a 61. This thing takes every watt and puts it on the floor. More than my Tarmac. It's like it takes less effort because every watt is being used and not wasted.
On smooth tarmac, this this is a weapon - my complaint was more the last 10km of a 120km ride, where the road was... not smooth.
Interesting review, thx. I got one a few months back and built it up with DA 11spd mechanical. It’s quick but not as quick as the Emonda SLR, although it is more comfortable. However it’s not as comfortable as the Aethos which is probably pick of the 3 for the riding I do. Got the weight of the size 58 Allez down to 8.1kg with pedals and cages etc and 35mm deep carbon hoops. Not bad for Alloy. Keen to run it with some Roval Rapides which add weight. FYI: Aethos 7kg, Emonda 7.4kg
I'm fascinated that you found this slower than an Emonda! The Emonda is far less stiff than the Allez Sprint, and has a more relaxed head tube angle.
Can the Allez Sprint fit 28 or 30mm tires?
Nice review. keep going.
Cheers!
Hi, great vid. Would you recommend this bike to a beginner or novice road biker?
Also, how is it on steep descents and steep climbs too? I live in a hilly area.
It depends a bit on what you want to get out of a bike. This is in no way a relaxed bike. It's aggressive, responsive, and rides best at high speeds. If you're looking for something for long days in the saddle, look somewhere else. If you're looking for something to carve up the crit course, or bomb down a sweet descent, then this is absolutely your bike.
In terms of climbing, it's not the lightest bike, obviously. I haven't weighed this setup, but it would be in the 9kg range - hefty for a road bike. However, putting the weight aside, it's amazing to climb on. The stiffness means that all your power goes straight to the road, and you really notice the difference in performance compared to a flexy touring bike.
Steep descents? That's what this bike was made for. You'll definitely feel every bump in the road, but the responsiveness and sensitivity is unmatched.
@@JustAdelaideRacing Awesome, thank you for the information.
I was also considering the Specialized Crux as well as the Trek Emonda. Not sure if you had any thoughts on those bikes but they both seem highly rated.
@@kamuelalee well, each of those bikes are completely different to the Allez, and completely different to each other.
As far as road bikes go, the Emonda is a much more relaxed fit, good for longer rides and honestly, the type of bike that 99% of road cyclists probably need. (Most people don’t actually need the aggressive geometry of a ‘race’ bike, but most people buy them anyway).
The Crux is a gravel bike. Fundamentally different purpose. Depending on the model, it’s 1x, (ie no front derailleur), and has much wider tires. This sort of bike is excellent for most types of riding, because nothing stops you from sticking some road tires on it and calling it a road bike, or putting 33mm and calling it a cx bike, or 40+ and keeping it as a gravel bike, etc.
@@JustAdelaideRacing Cool, thanks again for your information.
I am leaning toward the Allez or Emonda but the Crux did sound like an "all-around" sort of bike.
It's a mean cornering machine.
It totally is. The connection to the road is incredible. Riding up the Carpark climb (pre-flip) I couldn't get it to slip out - I got chicken before I hit the limits of its grip.
People crashing cuse they pedal trough corners always baffled me.
Its a basic rule of thumb.
I've clipped pedals dozens of times, it's a terrifying experience. When you're on the limit, and just need to get the power down sooner... Sometimes, if you're not in the right gear, you can misjudge your cadence and clip a pedal unexpectedly.
I prefer to put more power down later, but sometimes it's hard to judge.
i'm new to cycling, in car races you typically enter the corners with a set speed and smoothly accelerate though.
I'm trying to figure out here.
Seems the potential for alot to happen in cycling in a curve.
@@shinobusensui9395 Acceleration on a bike means pedalling though, and you can't pedal when your bike is on a steep lean in the middle of a tight corner.
I’m likely going to buy this one. I currently have a Trek FX3 Hybrid. Do you think it’s a good idea?
This bike is about as different from a Trek FX3 as you can get! The Trek looks like a fantastic bike, but it's definitely geared towards the 'endurance' end of the market. The Trek will be more comfortable and compliant, and the riding position will be WAY more upright.
The Specialized Allez Sprint will put you in a much more aggressive position, meaning your hands will be further forward and lower, so you'll be more aerodynamic, but less comfortable.
I mean, you could always set up an Allez Sprint with flat hybrid bars, but that would be like taking a Ferrari chassis and putting in the engine from a Mini.