Driving cars is fun; riding motorcycles is thrilling. However, riding bicycles is on another level. Unlike cars and motorcycles, bicycles rely on leg power, so there are no options for turbo boost or any other form of boost apart from your own stamina.

When choosing a road bike, you are bound to be spoilt for choice. With that said, if you know what you want and you have a set or flexible budget, then you can get your money’s worth with the right knowledge. Road bikes have a distinct look; the most obvious is two wheels; the handlebars on road bikes are drop bars.

Depending on your need for a road bike, there are a couple of things you should have in mind. These factors influence the build and type of road bike you'd want. If you are shopping for a bike for the sole purpose of sports, as in racing, then lightweight bikes are what you should be going for. Otherwise, you can go for what fancies your taste.

A good road bike will have you riding in a bent position, with your head and shoulders lower and close to the handlebar. This is because this position reduces drag and makes you go faster. You should also look at the labels; road bikes are labeled as endurance or sportive.

To give you a hint of what you need to look at before buying a road bike, we are going to look at perhaps the best road bike on the market today, the Specialized Allez. Without further ado, here is why the Specialized Allez is one of the best road bikes.

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The Frame Of The Specialized Allez

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Via Carousell

In 2007, the Allez received a new and updated look. This new generation bike featured dropped seat stays and smaller tubing. This saw the Allez resemble the Specialized Tarmac. This new design was made using the Retül bike fit database, the same database used by its competition. The frame used to make this bike is the E5 Premium aluminum alloy tubing.

The frame of the Specialized Allez differs depending on the trim and material used. This means we can not label the Specialized Allez as being made of just aluminum. You can get different trims made of other materials, including carbon fiber.

The standard trim has a thin-walled aluminum frame that keeps its weight down. This is paired with the full FACT carbon fork.

This bike was made to give it a better and fancier look. This was made possible by how everything is placed. For example, the rear brake cable is run inside the tubing. This makes sure that nothing is hanging out of place.

The frame comes in different colors. These include Bright Red, Satin Black, and Dusty Lilac. These paint jobs go hand-in-hand with the graphics that are added to the bike. These graphics fade from yellow to white.

Comfort And Performance

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Via Road cc

Being built of quality materials and design, the Specialized Allez ensures that you as a rider get to be comfortable when riding. For a sporty and endurance build, the Allez is properly balanced and aligned. Its sportiness does not compromise the comfort that the bike has to offer.

The slim build ensures that there is no extra drag, even at high speeds. The Allez is built to make shifting power either up or down flawless, without interference during rides.

This bike is taller in the front than it is in the back. This allows your body to align properly without strain to your back and shoulders when riding. The gears also make it easier for climbs.

The Specialized Allez is fitted with an eight-speed Shimano Claris groupset that is paired with 54/30 cranksets that come with an 11-32 cassette. This bicycle also features Tektro caliper brakes that are fitted to the Axis Sport wheels. 26mm Road Sport tires come standard with this bike.

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How Much Does The Specialized Allez Cost?

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Via Allez Junior Specialized

If you are looking to get your hands on a brand new Specialized Allez, you are looking at a price range of anywhere between $500 and $800. This range covers all the trims, from the standard trim to the high-end sporty and endurance trims.

Compared to other bikes in its category, the Specialized Allez is mid-range if you are looking at it from a price point of view. Second-hand Specialized Allez' can cost you anywhere between $200 and $600 depending on the condition of the bike.

The Numbers

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Via Specialized allez red amd white

If you are yet to be convinced that the Specialize Allez is the greatest bike of its time, then here are some numbers that will seal the deal for you. The Allez has a seat angle of 73.25 degrees, a head angle of 73.5 degrees, the chainstay in this bike is 420mm, the seat tube is 530mm, and the top tube and head tube are 564mm and 180mm, respectively.

Other important numbers are the fork offset that sits at 47mm, the trail 52mm, the bottom bracket drop and height are 76mm and 264mm, respectively, the wheelbase is 999mm, the stack is 596mm, and the reach is 385mm.

The Specialized Allez has always been credited for having one of the greatest framesets, amazing tubeless-ready wheels, and proper all-around endurance geometry.

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