Specialized Allez Road Bike in California Sunshine/Orange Zest
There's a reason the Specialized Allez has been a go-to road bike for decades. It's light, it's quick, and it doesn't ask you to compromise between performance and practicality. This latest version sharpens that reputation considerably.
The frame is built from premium butted and double-butted E5 alloy, tipping the scales at just 1,375 grams. Pair that with a full carbon fork and you've got a Specialized road bike that rides with a liveliness you'd usually associate with something far more expensive.
The stiffness-to-weight ratio is excellent throughout, and the endurance geometry (borrowed from the legendary Roubaix) means you can put in serious miles without arriving home in pieces.
Disc brakes with 160mm rotors front and rear give you consistent, confident stopping in any weather, which matters when British roads are wet for six months of the year.
Shimano shifting with a 50-34 chainset up front and an 11-39 cassette in the rear covers everything from flat sprint efforts to steep climbs without fuss.
Tyre clearance up to 35mm (32mm with mudguards) and hidden rack and mudguard mounts make this Specialized Allez road bike genuinely versatile. It'll handle a fast weekend group ride on Saturday and get you to work on Monday without asking you to change a thing.
The California Sunshine/Orange Zest colourway looks sharp on the road too: bold enough to stand out, and a good match for anyone drawn to the Specialized Allez orange finish that's been turning heads since this colourway dropped.
Key specs:
- E5 alloy frame, 1,375g
- Full carbon fork
- Shimano 50-34 / 11-39 gearing
- 160mm disc rotors front and rear
- 30mm tyres fitted, clearance up to 35mm
- Hidden mudguard and rack mounts
Whether you're chasing a local KOM, joining a Saturday morning chain gang, or just after a reliable and rapid road bike for daily use, the Specialized Allez road bicycle covers the lot without breaking the bank.