This article first appeared on BikeRadar.
Hot on the heels of Trek's Emonda ALR Disc announcement, Specialized has updated its race-focused aluminium Allez Sprint with discs for 2019, and added some eye-catching paint options too. The brand has also announced its 2019 CruX ‘cross range.
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Allez, allez, alloy!
The Allez Sprint Comp Disc gets 105 hydraulic components, Praxis cranks and DT wheels
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The Allez Sprint is a super-stiff alloy machine that’s pitched as an affordable alternative to the Tarmac for racers on a budget.
Originally launched back in 2015 as a 1×-only crit special, the Allez Sprint’s aluminium frame is unique in its appearance thanks to the use of what Specialized calls D’Aluisio Smartweld Sprint Technology, which relocates the welds that hold it together away from the usual tube junctions, and hence away from the areas of greatest stress. This is claimed to allow a better balance of strength, rigidity and weight compared to conventional alloy construction.
The current Allez Sprint range all take a front derailleur and the disc version gets thru-axles too. If you’re after a complete bike, the Allez Sprint Comp Disc gets a Shimano 105 R7000 disc groupset with Praxis Zayante cranks and DT R470 Disc wheels. The disc frameset option comes in a stunning green-on-black splash paintjob.
2019 Specialized CruX
Specialized Allez Sprint and CruX 2019 pricing and availability
- Allez Sprint Comp Disc — £1,800
- Allez Sprint Comp — £1,600 / €1,799
- Allez Sprint Disc frameset — £1,300 / €1,199
- Allez Sprint rim brake frameset — £1,300 / €999
- CruX E5 Sport — £1,700 / €1,799
- CruX Elite — £2,800 / €3,099
- CruX Expert — £4,000 / €4,599
- S-Works CruX — £8,000 / €8,999
- S-Works CruX frameset — £2,500 / €2,799
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