The Specialized Allez has been one of the most popular entry-level road bikes for many years. It’s versatile, offers value for money and benefits from a whole lot of trickle-down R&D from the higher end of Specialized’s range. But having a reputation to live up to isn’t easy, especially now the big brands are struggling to offer quite the same value that they once did.
There are three Allez models available, with the Sport being the mid-range offering. Central to the concept of the Allez is its balanced geometry, which lends it to a range of riding and riders. Essentially, it’s designed as a bike that will do a bit of everything
