To tens – perhaps hundreds – of thousands of road cyclists around the globe, the Specialized Allez represents a beginning; the inception of their love for the sport, and holds a special sentimental place in their heart as their 'first proper road bike'. For years, the Allez has been Specialized's entry-level road bike, and with the brand's position as arguably the biggest bike brand in the world, it's a naturally common choice for interested roadies looking to try out this new sport.
The new Allez, launched this week, has a reputation to uphold. As the brand's highest-selling road model, the Allez is immensely important to the brand, and recent iterations have served its purpose exceptionally well. As a budget-friendly, entry-level model, this Specialized can't specialise; it needs to do everything well while meeting a price point that doesn't break the bank. It doesn't need to be the fastest like the Tarmac, nor the most comfortable like the Roubaix. It needs to be fun to ride, easy to own, cheap to service, and versatile enough to handle being the one-bike solution.
