Specialized Allez Comp--Good deal?

[okaypatrick]

I'm looking to buy a road bike, and I got a deal on the table for an '07 Specialized Allez Double Comp for $1350 and no tax (paying in cash). Does it sound like a good deal? Or should I be looking to bargain again to a lower price?

[0gravity]

Sounds good to me. You've gotta spend at least a grand to get a decent road bike.

[gurp13]

According to the Spec'd website, that bike should go for $1600, so that sounds like a nice deal. FWIW, though, I have the Allez Elite Triple. It's a great bike and I got it for $800. I don't know if this is your first road bike or not, but I think that, all things considered, there's very little difference, performance-wise, between those bikes. It looks like you'd get somewhat better wheels (how much better, I don't know) and a slightly better component group. I have Shimano 105 on my Allez and have had no problems. (I have the 2006 model, so things might have changed).

As always, the greatest factor in the performance of your bicycle is the engine. You might save a considerable amount of money and not notice the difference in bike, is what I'm trying to say. Is the Allez comp better? Yes. Is it $500 better? That's what you need to decide. I've put about 1K miles on my Allez and I love it. Good luck!

[Jordansrealm]

I am glad someone posted this because I am getting into the road bike market actually.

Any suggestions on good road bikes under 1500? I dont wanna drop what I have into my mtn bike at this point but definitely want something i can grow with.

any help would be great! sorry to hijak ur thread kinda patrick but from what i heard thats a smokin deal on that bike. hard to go wrong with specialized bikes.

Jordan

[gurp13]

Specialized, Trek, Giant. Any one of those manufacturers will deliver a great bike.

Ride 'em and see what fits. Then, pick it by the color. Color is probably the most important aspect of any bike buying decision.

I like my Allez. You'd like it too.

[Epic_Mtn_Biker]

Incycle Bike Shop had '06 Allez Comp's on sale going for $1100. not sure if they may still have some left. (I know they had tons of them). they have full Shimano 105.

I bought one of these; It's a lot of fun to ride.

[okaypatrick]

This is my first time buying a road bike as well, and I have for some odd reason have alway been enamored by the Specialized bikes. I saw this particular bike in Bicycling mag as one of the top bikes under $2k. I was sold.

Anyhow, I was thinking if I can round up enough people who want this bike, maybe we could get a volume discount of sorts.

Anybody interested?

Oh..btw Epic, I called Incycle and the lowest they could go was $1399. The guy said it retailed for $1600 and told me I was getting a good deal with these guys.

[Jordansrealm]

Originally Posted by okaypatrick

This is my first time buying a road bike as well, and I have for some odd reason have alway been enamored by the Specialized bikes. I saw this particular bike in Bicycling mag as one of the top bikes under $2k. I was sold.

Anyhow, I was thinking if I can round up enough people who want this bike, maybe we could get a volume discount of sorts.

Anybody interested?

Oh..btw Epic, I called Incycle and the lowest they could go was $1399. The guy said it retailed for $1600 and told me I was getting a good deal with these guys.

Sounds like they are sold out of 06 models because the 07 models are that price, 1600 new right on the spec website. 1399 would be a good price break on a 1600 bike but id shop around regardless you may still be able to find 06 models.

[okaypatrick]

Wanted the 07 model bc of the red and white. Call me crazy, but I got the bike for 1350.
Will post pics soon..

[gurp13]

Okay, you're crazy.

And, you're stoked 'cause that's a very nice bike and you're gonna have a killer time riding it around!!!

Congrats!

[okaypatrick]

hahaha..Yes I am gurp. Yes I am. I think I'm hooked on road biking now.

[Epic_Mtn_Biker]

Originally Posted by okaypatrick

Wanted the 07 model bc of the red and white. Call me crazy, but I got the bike for 1350.
Will post pics soon..

i went to Specialized.com to check it out, looks nice!!



This is what I got:

[Jordansrealm]

I have ridden just about every damn bike between 1000 and 2000 now lol

So far the best ride has been the Roubaix... still cant decide ....

this is the one i rode today and liked best so far but yes $2000

[Epic_Mtn_Biker]

The Roubaix is a lot more "vertical compliant" (it's smoooooooth).

the way I know the breakdown is that the Allez & Tarmac are speed bikes and the Roubaix is a distance bike. so go from there.

[Jordansrealm]

Originally Posted by Epic_Mtn_Biker

i went to Specialized.com to check it out, looks nice!!



This is what I got:

where did u buy ur Allez and I cannot find it in white anywhere? Is it the expert level?

[SAR_boats]

Originally Posted by gurp13

Then, pick it by the color. Color is probably the most important aspect of any bike buying decision.

Gotta make sure it matches the shoes and lycra, right

[Jordansrealm]

Originally Posted by Epic_Mtn_Biker

The Roubaix is a lot more "vertical compliant" (it's smoooooooth).

the way I know the breakdown is that the Allez & Tarmac are speed bikes and the Roubaix is a distance bike. so go from there.

Yup you are correct after riding all three. I fell in love with the look of the Tarmac for sure but not the price tag.

[Epic_Mtn_Biker]

Originally Posted by Jordansrealm

where did u buy ur Allez and I cannot find it in white anywhere? Is it the expert level?

got it at Incycle back in November. it's an '06 Comp

[Pain Freak]

I love the Tarmac, but can't see spending the money for it ...yet.

Call me a bike snob (shut up Gurp), but I'm in love with so many of the European bikes. Colnago, Bianchi, Orbea, BMC, Pinerello, and the list keeps growing.

All things considered though to get the best bang for your buck, the Specialized is a great deal.

I'm approaching 25,000 miles on my Giant though and it has been a dream machine. No real problems and outside of the stuff normally wearing out this bike just keeps on going.

[Jordansrealm]

Originally Posted by mechmann

Allison loves her Roubaix.

I got the Felt Z25, you absolutely cannot beat the components on the Z25 for the price.

The Z25 is also over 3000 so it better be good. Im going to test a F5C wednesday the shop should have one built up for me to ride.