The Specialized Allez Sprint is single no longer.
The bike that debuted last year with a 1x SRAM drivetrain is now also available with a standard double-ring Shimano setup. The Specialized Allez Sprint X2 retains the steep geometry of the original criterium-minded machine, with the same D’Aluisio Smartweld Technology alloy construction where the welds are moved well away from the joints.
For a fraction of the cost of Specialized’s cutting-edge carbon bikes, the Allez alloy line provides a pretty compelling offer: Tarmac-like bottom bracket stiffness, an aerodynamic profile comparable to the original Venge aero bike, a decent weight (1,150g for a 56cm frame) and racy handling. The Allez Sprint X2 is a good option for those wanting a steep-angled race bike that doesn’t cost the earth.
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Specialized has two frame geometries for the Allez line. The regular Allez DSW is similar to Specialized’s Tarmac. These models already came with two chainrings. The Allez Sprint frames, however, are built with a steep seat tube and a low head tube.
“This slammed geometry came from the original project’s focus on this bike as an Allez criterium bike,” said Specialized road bike manager John Cordoba. “We talked to criterium specialists about what they would want in a bike, and that’s where the geometry came from. The head tube is shorter. The bottom bracket is slightly higher. And the seat tube is a tiny bit steeper.”
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