Specialized Allez E5 Road Bike: Redefining Entry-Level Performance
All too often, corners are cut to meet price points in the entry-level Road Bike market. However, the Specialized Allez E5 redefines what it means to be “entry level.” Focusing on weight, refinement, and reliability like nothing else in its class, the Allez is the first to make these technologies accessible to everyone. Whether you’re just getting into road cycling, commuting, or looking for a new bike, the Specialized Allez E5 is just as performance-packed as it is versatile, making it a perfect choice for cycling in Dubai.
Lightweight E5 Aluminum Frame and FACT Carbon Fork
A lightweight bike not only feels better when you’re climbing up a hill, but it’s also essential when you’re carrying your bike up to an apartment, and this was at the forefront of the frame design. With a redesigned E5 Premium Aluminum frame, the Allez features a class-leading weight. Aggressively thin-walled, yet tough, tubes have been implemented to save weight, and this results in a significant reduction in the frame and fork alone.
Entry-level road bikes often feature either alloy or cheap carbon fiber forks that greatly detract from the overall ride quality. But with a full FACT carbon fiber fork, the Allez E5 is better handling, smoother riding, and lower in weight—floating over rough chip-seal and carving through corners like a slalom skier. This is because the FACT carbon fork absorbs road chatter, providing a more comfortable and responsive feel.
Reliable Components for a Smooth Ride
For the build, this Road Bike features crisp and reliable Shimano Claris shifting, durable Axis Sport alloy wheels, our new super-comfy Body Geometry Bridge saddle, and well-protected RoadSport tires. The Shimano Claris 8-speed drivetrain offers a wide range of gears, allowing you to tackle a variety of terrain with confidence, whether you’re climbing steep hills or cruising on flat roads. The reliable Tektro dual-pivot brakes provide consistent stopping power in all conditions, which is crucial for safety and control.
Technical Specifications
Frameset
- Frame: Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing w/ SmoothWelds, 1-1/8″- 1-3/8″ tapered head tube, internal cable routing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing
- Suspension Fork: Specialized FACT carbon, 1-1/8″ to 1-3/8″ taper, fender eyelets
Cockpit
- Handlebars: Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
- Stem: Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
- Tape: Specialized S-Wrap
- Saddle: Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails
- SeatPost: Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
- Seat Binder: Bolt-type, 31.8mm
Brakes
- Front Brake: Tektro, alloy, dual-pivot
- Rear Brake: Tektro, alloy, dual-pivot
Drivetrain
- Shift Levers: Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris, clamp-on
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris, 8-speed
- Cassette: SunRace, 8-speed, 11-32t
- Crankset: Shimano Claris R200
- Chainrings: 50/34T
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano
- Chain: KMC X8 w/ Missing Link, 8-speed
Wheels & Tires
- Front Wheel: Axis Sport
- Rear Wheel: Axis Sport
- Front Tire: RoadSport, 700x26mm
- Rear Tire: RoadSport, 700x26mm
- Inner Tubes: Presta, 40mm valve
*Specifications are subject to change without notice
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