I just finished building mine. 2024 Allez Sprint in Satin Fog Tint Brush, Size 58, Full SRAM Rival AXS eTap with 52/36 - 10/30, DT Swiss A1800 Spline alloy, 700x28 GP5000 tires, Vision trimax carbon aero handlebar, Shimano PD-8000 Ultegra pedals, Fabric Scoop Ultimate Flat w/ carbon rails, Amazon Carbon bottle cages and ENVE tape. Right at 18 lbs (8.2 kg) and it cost me under $4,000 USD. First ride was yesterday and I absolutely love this bike. I was scared it was going to be harsh, but it actually ended up being much smother of a ride than on my 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport in a 61. This frame transfers power amazingly. I pushed on the pedal and the power went to the road better and faster than with my SL6.
Most Allez Sprint out there are around 8.5kg-ish build. Ya able to get it sub 8, I think largely because of the Red 1x along with the missing front derailleur
I’ve got one. Size 58 built-up with DA, rapide aero bars, s works stem, rapide CL wheels. It’s surprising smooth to ride and is generally quick bicycle. However, as it weights 8.3g (including pedals, mounts, cages etc) it’s no light weight. For anything over 7% it starts to struggle compared to my SW SL7 which is a lot lighter (obvious conclusion I guess). Because of this and the type of hilling riding in my area I probably wouldn’t buy it again. Basically the wrong bike if you wanna do a lot of climbs or rolling hills.
I have Caad 8 with full Dura Ace 7800, 40 Spinergy carbon wheel Fizik Arione, Deda newton handlebar and stem. Fast and dura ace group set still flawless.
I've seen these being sold used for... way too much money.. Though.. looking at the frameset price ($1700).. I guess it's not totally crazy -- well - not totally crazy for a person who really wants a Specialized AND wants an Aluminum frame.
Or, get a Trek Émonda ALR5 frameset and do a custom build with that. You get one of the best quality and best-looking aluminium frames on the market with that invisible weld technology and lifetime warranty on the frame.
The groupset, yes. And yes, headset internal routing is more cumbersome to work with. Despite me being able to work on it solo, I would prefer regular internal routing instead. I don't want my own bikes to be needlessly cumbersome to work on.
@@FT__Bicycling_____-sc7yv big welding is ugly regardless of whether they are "supposed to be big" or not - it beggars belief that you are supposed to settle for this on the premise that "it makes it stronger"
We want stiff. People I personally know (who ride a ton, and also ride super high end bikes) have these and say they are not punishing or uncomfortable at all
