Forty years in, and the Specialized Allez still has something to prove. Good thing it keeps delivering.
The Specialized Allez Comp road bike is the lightest alloy road bike in its class, built on a premium butted E5 alloy frame that weighs in at just 1,375 grams.
Paired with a full carbon fork, the result is a bike that feels quick and nimble from the first pedal stroke, without asking you to compromise on durability or ride quality. If you've been looking at the Allez Comp for sale and wondering whether the spec justifies the price, it does.
The geometry is borrowed from Specialized's legendary Roubaix, which means endurance-focused positioning that keeps you comfortable over long miles while still handling with the precision you'd want on a winding B-road. Dual-piston disc brakes with 160mm rotors front and rear give you reliable stopping power in all weathers, which matters quite a lot if you're riding year-round in the UK.
Tyre clearance up to 35mm (32mm with mudguards fitted) means you're not limited to silky-smooth tarmac either. Light gravel, rougher country lanes, the kind of roads that would rattle a pure race bike to pieces, the Allez Comp handles them without complaint. Hidden mudguard and rack mounts also make it a genuinely practical commuter, not just a weekend machine.
The Shimano groupset runs a 50-34 chainset with an 11-34 cassette at the rear, giving you the range to keep pace on a fast group ride and still spin comfortably up steep climbs. 30mm tyres let you run lower pressures for a smoother feel and a bigger contact patch on the road.
The Dolomite Metallic colourway looks sharp in person too. If you're after a capable, versatile Specialized bike in the UK that covers commuting, weekend rides, and spirited road cycling without needing multiple bikes in the garage, the Specialized Allez Comp road bike in Dolomite Metallic is well worth a serious look.
Features:
- Premium butted E5 alloy frame at just 1,375g, lightest in its class
- Full carbon fork for reduced weight and improved comfort
- Shimano shifting with 50-34 chainrings and 11-34 cassette for wide gearing range
- Disc brakes with 160mm rotors front and rear, reliable in all conditions
- 30mm tyres with clearance up to 35mm (32mm with mudguards)
- Hidden mudguard and rack mounts for year-round versatility