Shop Soiled: 2018 Specialized Allez Elite Road Bike - Red Hook - 56cm

Start your riding journey in comfort and style, with the Allez Elite which provides all you need for a commuter bike and more.

Specialized's passion for aluminium road bikes was transformed into a labour of love with the Allez Elite. If you're just finding your cycling legs this is the best place to start.

Not only does a light bike feel better when you're climbing up a hill but it's also essential when you're carrying your bike up to the 5th floor and this was at the forefront of the frame design. With a redesigned E5 Alloy frame the Allez features a class-leading weight. Aggressively thin-walled yet tough tubes have been implemented to save weight as well resulting in over a 450g (1lb) reduction in the frame and fork alone when compared to models of yesteryear.

Speaking of the fork, entry-level road bikes often feature either alloy or cheap carbon fibre forks that greatly detract from the overall ride quality. But with a full FACT carbon fibre fork the Allez is better handling, smoother riding and lower in weight, floating over rough chip-seal and carving through corners like a slalom skier. For the geometry, the Allez was developed by utilising Specialized's vast Retull fit database. This meant creating a geometry that's sure to cover a broad range of positions while still providing the performance-minded handling you'd expect from your first bike.

This Allez also features integrated rack and mudguard mounts, allowing you to get weight out of your backpack and on to a lightweight rack when you need it. This not only makes for a good road bike but it also enables you to transform it into a fast commuter. Along these lines you'll find plenty of clearance for 28mm tyres so longer rides become far more bearable and city streets much smoother.

A no-nonsense approach to the build was taken, opting for reliable Shimano Claris shifting, durable Axis sport alloy wheels and brilliant Espoir Sport tyres.