Allez E5 - Final 6.76

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Elrey
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by Elrey

With a lot of looking over the shoulder at HaroldC
Here is my 2014 ride.

Frame: Specialized Allez E5
Stem: No-name 100mm. - 133 gram.
Bar: Zipp Vukasprint V2 44cm. - 199 gram.
Bar tape: Cotton - 29 gram
Seatpost: Stock Specialized - Will be switch for a 3T dorico
Saddle: Arione - Will be switch for a Specialized Romin Evo Pro
Groupo: Shimano 105 with no decals 2.624 :shock:
Wheels: Zipp 404 FC w. GP4000s 2.255
Pedals: Speedplay 203

All in all, i'm happy. It's a "budget" build and it should be no problem to shed another kilo by changing the group for something lighter.
It's a re-build from a stock bike and a kind of work in progress. For now, it's 8.005kg now and was 8.7 something.

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by Tamu8104

Those black Allez E5 look tremendous. You've done a great job complimenting that frame. Just need to change that group now...
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Elrey
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Tamu8104 wrote:Just need to change that group now...


I know :wink:

BrianVarick
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by BrianVarick

It's seems like you could only lose about 400g by changing the groupset. What are you planning to drop a kilo?

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Elrey
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Well. If i change to Red, thats 700gram. off. Even lighter if would chose SR.
Then saddle and seat post, and the i pretty close to 7kg. straight. So... It's not that hard :)

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by jbaillie

105 with Zipp 404's is awesome. Don't let 'em tell you otherwise.

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Great build! Do you have a frame weight? And would it be possible to mount a fact bb30 crankset?

HaroldC
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by HaroldC

Very nice build! The weight is not that bad considering the group set. I haven't weighed mine again now that I have the 3T carbon seatpost.

I love the 404's with the bike....... now you need to remove the decals. :D

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Elrey
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jbaillie wrote:105 with Zipp 404's is awesome. Don't let 'em tell you otherwise.

Are you making fun of me :wink:

Rikc wrote:Great build! Do you have a frame weight? And would it be possible to mount a fact bb30 crankset?

No problem with the Fact as long as it's bb30

HaroldC wrote:Very nice build! The weight is not that bad considering the group set. I haven't weighed mine again now that I have the 3T carbon seatpost.

I love the 404's with the bike....... now you need to remove the decals. :D

About the decals... I'm really not sure. I like the look of your wheels, but on the other hand. I'm a bit worried that they'll look like china wheels.

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by jbaillie

Not making fun, 105 is the most underappreciated groupset on this forum. Many a cat 3 race are won on 105 and Rival.

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Elrey
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jbaillie wrote:Not making fun, 105 is the most underappreciated groupset on this forum. Many a cat 3 race are won on 105 and Rival.

All righty. Well i'm happy so. It's all good.

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Yes, changing the group won't provide much difference....I would go with an S-Works crank and move on! Great looking ride!!!

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" ... Shimano 105 with no decals ..."

How did u removed them?

Very nice looking bike.
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btompkins0112 wrote:Yes, changing the group won't provide much difference....I would go with an S-Works crank and move on! Great looking ride!!!

Have thought about it. Thanks!

dominikk wrote:" ... Shimano 105 with no decals ..."

How did u removed them?

Very nice looking bike.


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About the decals... I'm really not sure. I like the look of your wheels, but on the other hand. I'm a bit worried that they'll look like china wheels.


That's why I left the 'Firecrest' and '303' stickers. A tiny splash of color that coordinates with the red accents on the group.

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