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Welds apart

The Allez name has a fine heritage. It has long been the moniker of Specialized’s entry-level race bike, introducing riders to the brand and the joys of cycling more generally. Yet back in 1981, the Allez held a much loftier position as Specialized’s performance race bike.

A lot has changed in three decades – for one thing, Allez bikes are aluminium, not steel – but

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