I have never been into road cycling until last year when I done the London to Brighton bike ride for the British heart foundation. I did my journey on a Specialised Sirrus and although this is a great Hybrid it just was not as fast as a full on racer. This year I'm deciding to do same journey on the Allez. So what can I say about the bike, well is around 10kg in weight and is a comfortable ride. It's Shimano Sora components are decent unless you have used 105 range. The wheels unfortunately are the downfall. UPGRADE?? The one good thing is that the frame is Excellent and if you wish to spend money then rest assured that this frame deserves it. The bike market is very competitive nowadays and the Allez may seam over priced but when you have a frame as good as this I disagree. As always you need to test ride the bike before making your decision but in my opinion this is a great bike.

This bike is expensive, but i ride it four times a week to work, and over the long distance its really worth it. I was using much heavier bike before and this lighter faster one really makes a big difference!!

As a new starter to cycling (charity ride), I learned very quickly that its not just a case of hop on a bike and whizz off to Paris. Having initially trained on a Raleigh Air Lite 100 and upgrading to the Specialized Allez 27, it was like a Fiesta to a Ferrari upgrade. I didnt think a bike could be "responsive". The middle chain ring is a godsend, Cyclist I know were saying "high cadence and not low gears which I didnt understand until i had this bike. The 27 gives you the best of both worlds pedal quickly without a lot of effort or the pedal slower bu with more effort for greater speeds.

Fast, VERY responsive - like a sports car - but be careful - almost twitchy and your shoes CAN hit the front wheel on a relatively sharp turn because of the short wheelbase. However, difficulty fitting - stem does not adjust. Uncomfortable stock seat - need gel seat. WOW - I had only ridden 30 year old Schwinn Continentals - big bikes, long wheelbase. The Specialized Allez bike is SUCH a blast to ride - and I am 61! So much more responsive and FAST - see 30 regularly. Good ride and responds to your input so quickly - like an extension of yourself.

I bought the Specialized Allez to replace an awful claud butler veluta that practically fell to bits within 6 months. I cycle 50Km per day so needed something lightweight, durable and reliable. The allez seemed to fit the bill. The bike is a dream to ride - I can't ride the CB anymore and now realise how bad it was. Gears are smooth and reliable, braking is good though not as good as on my trek hybrid - but they just stop almost instantly! Carbon forks make for a smooth ride as shocks from the road are absorbed by the fork. The only problems I have had are with the wheels. I have needed to tighten spokes on the front wheel and have had 2 spokes snap on the rear - though this is after 3000Km but still disappointing. I changed the rear wheel and it's been fine ever since. Overall it's a bike that I actually find a joy to ride... after the claud butler this is a revelation!