Hello everyone!
I've been a longtime lurker of the forums, I figured it's time to properly introduce myself and my bike.
I am 20 years old, a bicycle mechanic and "artist" (check my signature).
I've been riding fixed road for 3 years now and I don't see myself switching to gears very soon.
You may see me riding PCH anywhere from San Diego to Long Beach.
My bike is a 2013 Specialized Allez Race frameset built up with a mixture of new and old parts.
I'll post the weights if I remember them.

2013 Specialized Allez Frame (1290g 58cm) + SL4 Fork (Carbon legs and steerer)
TRP RRL alloy brake levers (295g)
Easton EA70 Aero handlebar w/ logos removed (260g)
Specialized Classic wrap tape
Shimano SLR brake housing + cables
3T ARX Team stem 100mm w/ logos removed
Specialized standard carbon post
Specialized Toupe Expert 143mm
Planet X cnc brakes (210g)
Planet X Carbon cages (42g)
Speedplay zero chromo pedals
Sram S300 SS crankset
Shimano Chainring (Drilled and painted)
Shimano Dura ace track cog w/o lockring
Shimano Dura ace 7900 Chain
Beer Components Eccentric Bottom Bracket for BB30 (Works flawlessly)
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Wheels (Hand-built by me) (1330g)
Velocity Escape Tubular rims 20h/24h (185g/195g)
DT Swiss Competition Spokes
American Classic Micro 58 hub front (logos removed) (57g)
American Classic track hub rear (logos removed) (185g)

Pictures below, happy riding everyone!


*EDIT

New weight:
Total weight with 2 bottle cages and no spare tub:
14.4 pounds
or
6.53kg



IMG_7480 by LivingstonArt, on Flickr


IMG_7476 by LivingstonArt, on Flickr


IMG_7451 by LivingstonArt, on Flickr


IMG_7450 by LivingstonArt, on Flickr

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Love this, I ride a 2012 Langster and there is something simplistic about riding fixed, that said I alo ride gears as well, but fixed make me strong!

Very true, also, my shifting is always spot-on
The gear ratio is 53x14 so you can safely assume I don't do much climbing.

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53x14 !!!! - do you ride downhill only?

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Speed humps would even be an issue with that gearing!

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To be honest, the only hills I have had a lot of trouble with are 20% grades. Everything else is just fine, I prefer a low cadence.

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Guys, Werdna is also 20 years old.

Start hovering towards your late 20s and your knees will request otherwise. In the meantime, rock it!

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I keep hearing that so I am prepared. but in the meantime, riding fixed is cheaper.
And lighter!

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I was actually looking and building up a very similar bike. 2013 allez race frame with the beer components ebb. I want to run it as a single speed though with an older1400g road wheelset I had. running it fixed have you had any issues with the b.c. ebb?? is that the stock fork?

No, I've had zero issues with the EBB. Just install it with plenty of grease!
Yeah, it's the stock fork too.

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can you tell where did you get the 2013 allez frame from?
i am looking for one for road bike build

53*14?... that's a pretty big gear for most track racers

@littlealex
I doubt that many Specialized stores will carry this frame in stock, and you shouldn't be able to order it online.
You will have to work with a Specialized dealer to order one.

@mfcycling
I started riding fixed 3.5 years ago, on a 48x16. I was quickly frustrated at how easily I spun out, so I got a 14t cog, still not enough gearing. So after about a year of hard riding I moved to a 53t ring and find that it is a good balance between being able to make it uphill and being able to go fast downhill. Sometimes it is a bit frustrating, when I am extremely worn out after many miles and still have to climb a few hills but overall it is worth it.
Besides, a new drivetrain for this bike is ridiculously cheap

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great bike. great ratio!

There is a dealer in Denmark who has a frameset 58 in black ano.

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