2013 Specialized Allez Race E5 OSBB (updated photos)

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HaroldC
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by HaroldC

I finished my crit bike yesterday and haven't had a chance to ride it outdoors, just on the trainer this morning. This is my first aluminum road frame, been riding Giant carbon bikes thus far. (other bike is a DA Di2 TCR Advanced SL LTD) Also first Sram bike for me, longtime Shimano guy. On the trainer I couldn't feel any flex in the BB, even when standing and hammering along to Sufferfest videos. Obviously it'll be different out on the road , will report back after a few outdoor rides.

The bike isn't finished yet. It weighs 7.17 kg/15.8 lb (should be 7.05 kg now with lightweight tubes and 3T seatpost) as it stands, with the Garmin cadence sensor and Garmin out front mount, just not the 500 HU. I have a few plans and will try to get the bike under 6.81 kg / 15.0 lb.

Specs:
frame: 56cm Allez Race E5 OSBB
shifters: Sram Red Black
R derailleur: Sram Red Black
F derailleur: Sram Red 2013
crankset: Sram Red Black BB30
brakes: Sram Red Black
chain: KMC X10SL DLC
cassette: Shimano Dura Ace 11-25
stem: 3T ARX Team Stealth
handlebar: 3T Ergonova Team Stealth
tape: Cinelli Cork
seatpost: 3T Dorico Stealth Team
seatpost binder: Specialized clamp, also came with frame
saddle: Specialized Romin Pro
pedals: Speedplay Zero stainless
wheels: Zipp 303 FC clinchers
tires: Michelin Pro4 Service Course
tubes: Vredestein Race tubes (80 mm valves)
cables: Jagwire shifter / Shimano brake

Future upgrades:
Alligator iLink (~100 gm) or AICAN Bungarus cables (~83 gm)
Arundel Mandible carbon cages / Blackburn Camber CF cages (~40 gm)
lightweight tubes?
lightweight brakes? Planet-X or Ciamillo?

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thisisbenji
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by thisisbenji

Looks really good!!

Damn Specialized for being out of stock on these right now.

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HaroldC
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by HaroldC

thisisbenji wrote:Looks really good!!

Damn Specialized for being out of stock on these right now.


I got lucky. My LBS called the rep and he found one in my size. Their online inventory showed no 56 in stock.
Last edited by HaroldC on Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.

thisisbenji
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by thisisbenji

My LBS is telling March right now. I think I can handling waiting a month, if it gets pushed back much further maybe I'll have them call like you did.

tonytourist
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by tonytourist

Nice bike. I've been wanting one for awhile because it would match my Stumpjumper :twisted:
Why not just go for a 3T Dorico in stealth to match your other parts?
Looking forward to a review from you :thumbup:

rb4life
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by rb4life

Very nice Harold! Loving the SRAM Red Black, that's the final step for mine. Well done!

HaroldC
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by HaroldC

tonytourist wrote:Nice bike. I've been wanting one for awhile because it would match my Stumpjumper :twisted:
Why not just go for a 3T Dorico in stealth to match your other parts?
Looking forward to a review from you :thumbup:


Yeah, that's the route I'm probably going to go. I'll post an update when I have it installed.

jmh
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by jmh

thisisbenji wrote:My LBS is telling March right now. I think I can handling waiting a month, if it gets pushed back much further maybe I'll have them call like you did.


My LBS is telling me mid April on a 56.

HaroldC
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by HaroldC

jmh wrote:
thisisbenji wrote:My LBS is telling March right now. I think I can handling waiting a month, if it gets pushed back much further maybe I'll have them call like you did.


My LBS is telling me mid April on a 56.


Is that from their online inventory or from the LBS' rep?

HaroldC
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by HaroldC

New photos with the 3T Dorico Stealth seatpost and a less busy (boring) background. Recent snow pushes back when the bike will see open road. Sitting on the trainer to the Sufferfest videos is not fun.....

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Valy
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by Valy

Looks ace, but personally would prefer more color.

Just wonder - have you ever ridden a "normal" Allez with 1.1/8th + 68mm BB?

EDIT: kay i actually read the text before pics. :p

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Liggero
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by Liggero

this is the most beautiful specialized ever. i love that it doesn't bling bling specialized, s-works, sl, super, mega, bg, tcc, opr, xra, and what not. very cool alu build. beautiful wheels too.
Happy Trails !!!

robertg
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by robertg

Very nice build Harold! Hopefully, I will get an opportunity to ride with you again soon. Haven't ridden with you in months!

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CBJ
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by CBJ

Harold post looks really nice fits the bike much better than the Specialized would have. Which Garmin mount is that?

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HaroldC
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by HaroldC

robertg wrote:Very nice build Harold! Hopefully, I will get an opportunity to ride with you again soon. Haven't ridden with you in months!


Rob! It's been a while..... I'm hoping the weather improves so that I can actually ride this bike outdoors and not on the trainer. Definitely need to organize a ride when the roads are clean again.

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