It’s been more than four decades since the release of the first Specialized Allez in 1981, and the bike has been in continuous production ever since. That makes it one of two models still present from the American giant’s original line-up, alongside the legendary off-road Stumpjumper. In that time the Allez developed a reputation for being fast, and has maintained its position at the forefront of aluminium road bike development.
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