At the heart of the Allez Comp is a surprisingly light aluminium frame with external cables and race-oriented geometry. Only the gears come from the new 105 groupset. The BB30 crankset comes from FSA, while Specialized supplies the brakes and wheels under its own Axis brand. The brakes look high-quality and are powerful, but in direct comparison the 105 calipers are more powerful. Apart from the rather heavy wheels, there is no reason to criticise. The well thought-out components from the Specialized range are a selling point. The angle-adjustable stem allows precise adjustment of the riding position. The comfortable saddle and ergonomically shaped handlebars also make you feel at ease straight away.
Price 1,399 Euro
Weight 8.6 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.specialized.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.271/457/83 g
Frame sizes 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/74°
Seat/top tube/head tube 520/565/172 mm plus 20 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/50 mm
Stack/Reach 574/401 mm/1.43
Steering bearing No-name, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-3/8 inch
Brakes Axis
Circuit Shimano 105
Bottom bracket FSA Gossamer (52/36 t.; BB30)
Wheels/tyres Specialized Axis 1.0/Specialized Espoir Elite 25C
Handlebar/stem Specialised/Specialized
Saddle/post Specialized Toupé Sport/Specialized (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach) 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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