Specialized Allez Race, E5 Smartweld, anodized gold, GOOOOLD

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SLCBrandon
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No crank since I cant have a Quarq just sitting for months. I'm excited to ride this bike again, just not the weather I ride it in....

Birdman
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Got it build with mostly 10 speed Ultegra 6700 stuff, here is the build list:

frame + hardware___Allez Race_____________1,257
fork, cut___________Allez Race_____________413
headset bearings____FSA___________________54
headset cone_______FSA___________________14
compression plug____FSA___________________40

stem______________Easton 90, 6 deg_________168
handle bar_________Specialized Expert 42_____271
bar tape___________non____________________0

saddle_____________Romin Expert 143________208
seat post___________Specialized Fact_________211

BB________________Sram BB30, bearings______50
BB hardware________Snap rings______________4
BB adapter_________BB30 to Shimano_________60
Crankset___________Ultegra 6750 175________700
Cassette___________OP 1070 12-25__________236
Chain_____________Ultegra 6700____________252

shifter x 2__________Ultegra 6700 double______445
deralleur, front______Ultegra 6700____________84
braze on adapter____FSA____________________29
deralleur, rear______Ultegra 6700, SS_________192
brake, front________Ultegra 6800____________170
brake, rear_________Ultegra 6800____________175

wheel set__________Bontrager Race X Lite_____1,748
rim tape x 2________RavX___________________34
tube x 2___________Kenda 48mm 23/25c______218
tire x 2____________Continental Ultra Sport____581
skewer x 2_________forte ?__________________123

cables_____________shift + brake__________~ 70
housings___________shift + brake__________~ 100

Adding everything_______________________7,907 g

Actual in picture_________________________7.85 kg, 17.31 lb


by the way, all this formatting is such a pain, is there a better way? Like taps in Words or something?

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Birdman
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by Birdman

@SLCBrandon, Your bike look nice, our bikes really look alike with all black stuff.
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Ahillock
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by Ahillock

Looks great Birdman. I have read some people complain about the Allez not being stiff enough. Have you found this to be the case? Like the below thread.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=134022&hilit=allez&start=0

SLCBrandon
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by SLCBrandon

Thanks! Stoked to see another one out there.

You'll see I've commented In the referenced thread above. I have this bike and an '15 SW Allez and both feel identical in stiffness.

Birdman
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by Birdman

Who ever is complaining about the stiffness should check out the new Allez Sprint, have you guys seen it? That thing is HOT! I love hydroform tubes.

Anyway, no I haven't put enough time on the bike to provide any meaningful thoughts on the ride yet. So far it feels on par against my Domane 6.2, definitely corners sharper that's for sure. The wheels on both bikes have the same rim weight, but the Bontrager R3 tires on the Domane are 100g lighter than the Conti's per tire, so it felt faster. At this point I know too little to say anything else. I'll post some more thoughts after about 50 miles.

Before I bought this bike I almost pull the trigger on a CAAD10, mostly because I hear more good things about it than the Allez. Of all the side by side reviews I've read, is almost a 50/50 split on all things ride quality related, like comfort, stiffness, handling...etc. So I went with the Allez, because I'm a sucker for hydroform tubes, and Specialized have much better aesthetics than Cannondale. Really just personal preference.
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Birdman
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@ Ahillock
I just went to that thread, I remember reading it awhile ago but didn't think much of it. I treated that thread as them bring the vocal minority. I'm not saying their problems are not real, I'm just thinking there are probably a lot more people without this flex issue but just no one spoke up about it except for @SLCBrandon.

I'll do a few sprints just for you! Although I'm not powerful but I'll report back anyway.
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Horze
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by Horze

If I should make a minor suggestion..

Black crank (as in Ultegra Grey).

Yes?
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Birdman
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by Birdman

Horze wrote:If I should make a minor suggestion..

Black crank (as in Ultegra Grey).

Yes?



Yes!

I hate the silver crank as much as you do, but this was the only one I had laying around, and it is also 5mm too long. Maybe you guys can help me pick out my next crank, here are the options in my personal ranking:

1. Sram RED 22 BB30, with Praxis rings, I heard nothing but good things about this combo
2. Dura Ace 7950, with Praxis rings, also a sexy looking combo
3. S-Works, with Praxis rings, 2nd stiffest by Fairwheel bikes

These are off the list:

1. Ultegra 6800, I already have 2 of them...
2. Anything Campy, don't care for their crank arrangement and special tool needs
3. Anything with 4 arms, would like to have flexible chainring options.
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Zoose
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by Zoose

I vote for S-Works crank. I find matching the crank to the frame is a nice way to finish off any build that allows it (Cannondale and Specialized)

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For formatting you can use the code environment. Great info on the masses! Gold anodization must add a bit, I'd think.


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Birdman
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by Birdman

I missed the bidding on a Sram RED22 crankset in the config I wanted... very angry at myself :(

Thanks @djconnel! I'll try that next time.

Interesting you mentioned the gold anodize adding weight, I always though anodizing aluminum would be lighter weight than paint. No?
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Use plastidip gold on your cranks! [emoji1]

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