'15 Smartweld Allez E5 - Stealth Black

[kzroad]

Just built this frame up over the weekend, I switched from a '08 Cervelo R3 frame with Enve 1.0 fork. Heard too many good things about this frame not to give it a go (shop discount doesn't hurt). I know the steerer tube spacers are awful but I sized down on this frame and haven't dialed in my fit just yet.





Frame: 2015 Specialized Allez E5 Smartweld 52cm
Fork: Specialized FACT carbon
Headset: Specialized
Seatpost clamp: Specialized alloy
Seaport: Zipp SL Speed, 27.2mm 20mm offset
Seat: Specialized Romin Expert, black 155mm
Stem: Zipp Service Course SL, 90mm -6deg
Bar: Zipp Service Course SL-70 Ergo, 40cm
Bartape: Prologo OneTouch, black/white
Bottle cages: Arundel Mandible, 3k gloss
Cables/Housings: Shimano Dura Ace
Brakes: Ultegra 6800
Front derailleur: Ultegra 6800
Rear derailleur: Ultegra 6800
Crankset: Ultegra 6800, 52/36t 172.5mm w/ Stages Power Meter
Bottom Bracket: Praxis Works OSBB to Hollowtech II
Chain: Ultegra 6800
Shifters: Ultegra 6800
Cassette: Ultegra 6800, 11-25
Wheels: Zipp 404 Tubular
Tires: Continental Gatorskins, 25mm
Glue: Continental Carbon glue
Pedals: Speedplay stainless, black
Garmin mount: K-edge, black

Waiting to get my hands on a scale but I'm estimating right at 7.3kg.

Future plans:
Planet X Ultralight CNC brakes
S-works Toupe 143mm
Cut steerer tube/remove some spacers

[Hastur]

Looks good!! I recently bought a Tarmac in the OPQS colors after riding a 2012 Allez (HTC-Highroad colors) for three years. Havn't sold the Allez yet, I still like it! And the E5 should be even better!

[upside]

Nice..... Hope you enjoy it. I have one and have to say it is as nice or better than all the high end carbon bikes I have owned. I have owned MANY!!!!.

[KonaSS]

I would be interested to hear your thoughts on ride quality and difference between the Cervelo and new school aluminum.

[rossjm11]

I like it

[nobuseri]

Nice buildup! No hate from me about the spacers. If you need them (fit wise), use them. Let your fitness do the talking instead.

[kzroad]

After about 200mi on this frame I have to say I love it, like it more than I did my Cervelo. Handles and fits amazing! New school aluminum is here!

[Spaetzle]

Love it

[Citizenfox]

Hawt!