We have a winner! Christmas Schwag Grab Specialized Allez Double worth £500

Win a bike for Christmas!


tony_farrelly, December 25, 2010

Specialized Allez 2010

Golly where did Christmas Eve go? And that bottle of egg nog… and the other one? Luckily there's still time to announce our Christmas Schwag Grab winner and give someone an extra and unexpected Christmas pressie, and that someone is…

timmers

The fickle finger pointed his way and Santa says he's been good too so the shiny red, and nearly new Speicialized Allez will be heading North West just as soon as we get back to the road.cc offices. Treat it well timmers we've grown very attached to that Allez shaped box which has been an integral part of the road.cc these last few months. While you're enjoying your new bike some of us will be looking for new places to balance our mugs of tea while fettling bikes. Ah well, them's the breaks.

timmers wins the Specialized Allez Double we tested back in the summer when described it as a "Benchmark setting entry level road bike that'll help you rack up the miles in comfort".

The Allez Double normally sells for £499.99… let's call it £500 then, and for that you get an A1 Specialized aluminium frame with the same distinctively curbed top tube as the higher end Tarmac models. It's all really well finished and there are even eyelets for attaching a rack if you wanted to try some fast touring or commuting. Upfront is a carbon fork which along with some skinny chainstays does a lot to kill road buzz and makes for a comfy ride. Geometry is racy but not ridiculously so. Drivetrain is an eight speed Shimano 2300 12-25 set up on a 53-39 chainset. It handles well, it's plenty upgradeable and most importunely of all that red paint job makes it look fast and Christmasey too which is apt cos postie permitting one lucky road.cc user will be riding it this Christmas. Okay it'll probably be closer to the 12th day of Christmas than the big day itself but it'll be something special to look forward to and certainly an improvement on 12 drummers drumming.

We'll have another schwag grab… soon. 

oh yes please

posted by mandy [77 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:27

Would be an incentive for my wife to get fit, so yes please Smile

Mark Doherty

posted by seasider007 [23 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:27

ooh, yes please!!!

posted by sunil1974 [7 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:29

nice, choose me please!!!

posted by misterbee [9 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:30

Jon, it may be you LOL

posted by jonboy [39 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:31

Yes please, count me in.

posted by dandan [32 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:31

Had a s*&^ week I deserve this!

solentine

posted by solentine [76 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:31

Ta very much (in advance).

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posted by cavasta [160 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:32

Count me in

posted by flaca [12 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:32

i might start believing in Santa again if he brings me this !

posted by scrapper [49 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:33

Some top schawg prizes lately! So yes please.

posted by Chuck [123 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:33

i'd love that bike down the chimney!

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posted by Karl Merckx [6 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:34

Want!

posted by TheBigMong [209 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:35

Oooooooooohhhhh!

ConZoR

posted by cslattery [74 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:35

Count me in!

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posted by nickpeters [44 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:36

First dibs

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posted by Team_Banana [13 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:38

Would be perfect in Sweden

posted by olof195 [4 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:39

Santa Please Big Grin

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posted by xcstu [88 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:40

ooh yes

posted by dodgyrog [8 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:40

just the ticket

posted by dtd [44 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:41

It will match my Santa outfit. Party

posted by grahamdenny [47 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:41

me, me, me, me, me, please, please please, please........ Sad

posted by martyntr [99 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:41

perfect, yes please

posted by auric [22 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:43

Xmas time!

posted by zenon [8 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:45

i have room for one!

..L

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posted by bigheads [9 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:45

Can you not make winning a bit more of a challenge? I'm typing this one-fingered on my laptop mounted to my TT bars, sitting on a turbo with an arm in a sling after having screws in a busted shoulder - now I feel I've earned the right to enter the competition!

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posted by neil peart [5 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:45

I've been good, honest! Devil

posted by pickles [27 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:46

Oui, Oui, Oui!

posted by alp777 [31 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:46

tick

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posted by SteveAustin [23 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:46

Red like my cheeks! Both pairs

posted by Chay [42 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:47

Last chance to win in 2010?!

posted by Jaybee1978 [11 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:50

just send it now!

posted by chrisp1949 [2 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:51

Yes Yes!! I am in.

posted by r.r [17 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:52

Oh yes please

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posted by vsmith1 [47 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:52

yes please santa, yes please.

posted by gingernash [11 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:53

Me likes. Can I have please thank you

posted by Tuffmonkey1908 [24 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:53

yes please yes please yes please, ive been good

posted by eddie11 [59 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:54

yes please

posted by DM [34 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:54

That would make my Christmas!

posted by Tim Print [24 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:56

I'm in

posted by neil.almond@goo... [12 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:56

Will it be gift wrapped!

posted by Free Wheelin [48 posts] 14th December 2010 - 20:57

Would love a bike with gears Smile

posted by Graeme Smith [2 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:00

Nice one Santa!

Bendy

posted by bendy [26 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:04

Suppose so...

posted by sweeney [6 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:06

Seeing as its Christmas could I have one in red?

posted by waterman [24 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:07

Yes, please.

posted by kaluta [13 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:08

A little too big for me, so don't rush to pull my name out

posted by Adrian C [7 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:09

yes please

posted by the1pole [37 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:10

Crying Crying Crying Crying

posted by RookieXL [27 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:12

For teh first time evar let me win sumfink. Winning a spesh will be aces!.

posted by vinnn [31 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:12

Giddiup

posted by Hefty rider [9 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:12

Ho Ho Ho! It's MINE!!!

posted by Mountainboy [51 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:13

That'd make a nice winter bike. Yes please.

posted by MoreCheeseGromit [34 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:13

Just noticed it's my size too!

posted by vinnn [31 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:14

yes please

posted by gazzaputt [160 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:14

Well Iam up for this one dudes, the last bike I got for Christmas was a Raleigh Chopper, its a bit small for me now, at least this is the same colour anyway.

say no to the engine!

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posted by sidney [17 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:15

mmm shiny

posted by Aidan [49 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:18

make a nice pressie for the mrs…

posted by richardh [50 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:18

Red ones go faster!

Yes please, me want.

posted by bobster [8 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:19

This would go great with the new pedals I've just bought... Big Grin

posted by batch [53 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:20

Surprise Cycling would be fine if that bike were mine!

posted by doogood [4 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:21

Nice. Count me in.

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posted by ctznsmith [102 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:22

Would make the perfect gift for my wife

posted by stizzy [5 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:22

Please.

posted by Mynydd.Mawr [28 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:25

ok if I dont win I will settle for the eggnog and mince pie, ta....

Get me out of here.

posted by celeb [33 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:26

Allez Allez, It would be just something to get specialprized at Christmas. Wink

Bud

posted by BUD [33 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:27

Count me in please!! Big Grin

posted by safesthandsinsoccer [2 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:28

Please count me in.

Thanks

Bianchi on the road.
NMD in the water.

posted by rowes [45 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:29

Ideal - in red, I'll be able to find it easily if I fall off into a snow drift!
Besides, red is scientifically proven to be the fastest colour of all.

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posted by nivagh [37 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:29

Allez! Allez! Allez!

posted by Clive [23 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:31

yes please

posted by mr_stru [23 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:34

Great for the new year!!

peajaybee

posted by peajaybee [52 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:35

oooh damn that would look ideal under me.!

please please please.. me!

Smile

posted by chefshoes [3 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:36

Red is just sooo my color Party

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posted by Dutchie [50 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:37

I'm in!

posted by markbrown [5 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:38

Fingers crossed!!

posted by abally [28 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:38

Allez! Allez! Vite! Vite!

posted by drnolittle [29 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:39

Me please, I could do with a new bike and it would match my team kit perfectly! Smile

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i should co co

posted by alwillis82 [35 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:40

Please Santa, I need this for spouse so he can come out pedalling with me.

posted by Hihosilver [11 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:41

You have no idea how much I need a new bike!

posted by marc_j_w [13 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:41

'Curbed top tube'? Is that naughty top tube threatening to go on the rampage again? Tch tch.
Put it in my care, I'll curb it's ramblings. You'll have no more worries about top tubes going berserk. Trust me, all my top tubes are well under control.

posted by bikeylikey [122 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:45

Red hot - thanks

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posted by Burlingjobb [20 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:46

Cor blimey, guv!

Scarface Ninetoes

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posted by Scarface Ninetoes [26 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:46

Yes please!

posted by Oaky [5 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:47

Allez, Allez, Allez!!! Yes Please.

posted by Ian Roberts [21 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:47

All I want for Christmas is a shiny red bike!
Merry Christmas everybody enjoy the egg nog Wink

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posted by Ms Morthern Rebel [42 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:49

Yes, it would be most desirable to have this bike.

posted by martastik [10 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:49

Santa is coming, must be Big Grin

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posted by CycleGringo [94 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:49

Yes please... Wink

posted by Chossum [21 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:50

merry xmas

posted by wattson12 [1 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:50

My first ever post, please Santa, lol.

posted by eviltoystealer [46 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:52

Wink Yes please in this season of good will

posted by Bristol family ... [22 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:53

everyone wants a red bike for christmas! me please!

posted by acsharkhouse [19 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:54

Lovely fetching red!

posted by benezeir [38 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:55

Santa please cring me this bike Smile

If your not living on the edge you take up to much room.

posted by UrbanBushman [11 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:56

yarrrrr

posted by mrchrispy [186 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:57

They're gorgeous. Me, please!

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posted by timlennon [223 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:58

Yes please - I need something to go out on with my little boy on his first bike this year!

posted by goriri [6 posts] 14th December 2010 - 21:59

It will be a perfect match for my eyes on New Year's Day! Yes please!

ChrisS

posted by Chris S [36 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:00

This would make an excellent replacement for my 07 Allez!

posted by tallentino rossi [11 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:00

All I want for Christmas is one of those!!

Feisty

posted by Feisty [7 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:01

Yes please! Merry xmas!

posted by CycleFaye [5 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:01

I'll come and collect!

posted by telemarkski [19 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:01

TROUBLE (double) Applause

posted by lowelldave [35 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:01

Allez (me) up!

Pretty please - cherry on top, natch!

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posted by el.dudino [73 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:02

Count me in!

posted by BlackCreature2 [10 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:02

wheel it my way please..

Decide if its too cold and wet after the ride...

posted by bri_the_Wiz [45 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:03

yes please

posted by Zav [26 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:03

ME ME ME, attach the sleigh and i'll do the present deliveries !

posted by tallentino rossi [11 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:05

Red & white, just right for Santa.

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TedC

posted by TedC [30 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:07

I can't find room for another, count me out.

antonio

posted by antonio [738 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:09

nice color.

posted by Aapje [106 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:11

can i have it by christmas?

posted by graemeg52 [91 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:11

Lovely!

posted by Shark Sandwich [11 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:11

yes pleeaasse

posted by Rich Price [14 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:15

Oh yes, I'd love a shiny slightly used thing of beauty like this Smile

posted by timmmers [10 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:17

This bike is no Christmas Turkey..Yes please

posted by team_zissou [14 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:17

Allo Allez

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posted by TheHatter [742 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:18

Very yes please!

posted by marc [42 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:18

Send it on over.

posted by davemhart [36 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:18

Forced myself to stop dribbling long enough to get a comment up.

posted by iAmiAdam [10 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:22

I need this.

Wheel meet again, don't know where, don't know when...

posted by LWaB [32 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:23

Yes please

posted by douglasm [17 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:26

I might as well try! Please..!

posted by Aknights [8 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:26

this is special!!!
i would be double-happy to win it!!!
Allez le schwag!!!

posted by Brazzo3000 [15 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:27

My mate has the 2010 allez sport and absolutely loves it. I'd love to see how this bike compares.

posted by rodsquad [17 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:29

Go Go, Allez, Double

posted by borisburgh [23 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:30

Mmm 56cm, I think I may need my other Christmas wish to come true...grow another 2'' (unlikely at 35)!

posted by djm778 [25 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:30

I'll have it, ta.

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posted by colonel wax [63 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:32

Go on then yes please

posted by Duc [24 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:32

red bikes are fastest. Yes please.

Pale Ale

posted by Pale Ale [35 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:34

that's a special double, a great bike and a New Years resolution too. Batting Eyelashes

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posted by Tubby Trotter [36 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:35

A red bike would be great

posted by cycle [44 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:35

'Tis the season to be cycling, tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-lah!

posted by sureshot [3 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:36

go on then please

posted by fred22 [192 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:38

No thanks it's too big for me.

posted by horizontal dropout [94 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:41

Yes please!

posted by radarronan [17 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:41

one can never have too many bicycles !!!!!

posted by charlotte123456789 [4 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:42

Ah, go on go on go on!

posted by BuiltForComfort [27 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:43

Yes, yes, yes; me, me, me; please, please, please!

posted by GreenBob [17 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:43

Bloomin' heck, the prizes just get better and better.

posted by GreenMark [87 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:44

Matches my Santa suit. Count me in Smile

posted by Jigs [39 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:47

me too

posted by cartman [4 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:47

Wouldn't it be nice.....

posted by petelanc [33 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:48

Count me in too!

posted by bhaddow [1 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:52

mmmmm its shiny me likes! A great entry level bike for the missus.

posted by deep_river [7 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:55

I'm in!

posted by altitude [3 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:56

O lord, won't you win me a Specialized Allez?
My friends all ride Bromptons, I must make amends.
Rode hard all my lifetime, no dynamo friends,
So Lord, won't you win me a Specialized Allez?

posted by ben.roche [3 posts] 14th December 2010 - 22:59

I'd feel rather special with a bike like that!

posted by allarda [17 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:00

Yh, why not.

posted by bartape [59 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:00

My size and my colour. Perfect.

posted by garyh [34 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:03

Just what the doctor ordered!! Big Grin

posted by MarRun [22 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:05

Like Road CC it's red all over! Yuk did I think that up?

Argon Welder

posted by Argon Welder [15 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:08

ME ME ME!

COS THE WIFE'LL NEVER PICKUP THE HINT AND BUY ME A ROAD BIKE FOR XMAS!

Crying Crying Crying

posted by neilysump [9 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:09

An Allez...ooo yes please!!

posted by croutledge [31 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:10

Go on, I do need another bike, really. Wink

posted by Neonkat [6 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:11

No lumps of coal please!

posted by Daemoncyclist [2 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:12

Wow, yes please

posted by Skibish [50 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:13

Present sorted then.

posted by onlyonediane [145 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:15

Come on Santa, you'll need some extra help delivering the pressies! .... Angel

Annie

posted by annvett [9 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:16

Pretty please with a bright red cherry on the top!

posted by padmapala [1 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:18

Merry Christmas Everybody!
Smile

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posted by jabbakwoky [32 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:18

Count me in

posted by hastings211 [23 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:19

I'm not sure if Santa's sack is big enough but yes please !!!

posted by Merlin71 [30 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:19

New bike would be great....new legs even better!

posted by nedr [5 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:21

Oui , s'il vous plaît

posted by orginalheff [24 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:25

Could I have two please? In pink?

posted by MrsK [27 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:26

christmas is a time for giving.... yes please!

posted by cavanap [4 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:26

New bike for Christmas please

posted by boardy [28 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:26

Will it have santa' sleigh at the back and a shiny nose.?

Ride hard

posted by b8ramos [25 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:32

A winter beater - lovely

posted by Armyofcheese [41 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:34

It must be mine!

posted by tyke [7 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:35

yes please, can't wait until end of March when the clocks go back, I can ride into work again. Hate getting the bus.

posted by coz [7 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:35

Nice Big Grin

posted by Goodson1974 [35 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:36

Red. My favourite colour. Yes please, over 'ere gov'nor.

posted by ffrig1 [4 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:36

Red would match my face when giving it some..!!!! Angry

jasonchatty31

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posted by chatty31 [72 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:37

Yes please!

posted by creepymonkey [31 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:38

Oh yes!

posted by frankie_j [27 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:40

Will extra strong sherry make Santa see Double this year?

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!

posted by warmsound [22 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:41

I never win anything, so make this my special Xmas Wink

posted by MarinaLim [22 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:42

Drop it down my chimney please! (Gently, though)

posted by mdava [28 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:44

yippie!

posted by matula [5 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:44

Not got a chance, well maybe just a small one....

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posted by alexlnumber1 [52 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:46

red bikes are best - please pick me!

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posted by PJ McNally [260 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:48

Me in the hat please Big Grin

posted by wors [36 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:51

That would be lovely! Me please.

posted by 0liver [69 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:52

A colour that makes me look fast, now that's my kind of bike.

posted by FMOAB [139 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:52

It's not my Ribble, but it'll do for rides to the shops so "Yes Please"

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posted by andylul [376 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:54

It would match my suit on Christmas eve Smile

posted by hagi [14 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:54

matches my santa suit lovely

posted by simon@dbs [3 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:58

Getting into the spirit here...

"Oh what fun it is to ride on my Specialized Allez......" Party

posted by neildmoss [109 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:59

It'll be a match for my eyes on New years morning.

posted by ticklerik [29 posts] 14th December 2010 - 23:59

That'd go lovely with my other red bike so yes please

posted by atlaz [110 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:00

My mate just got one of these. Flippin brilliant bikes for the money

posted by silverpigeon [9 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:03

Yes please!!! It would replace my one that got nicked in August nicely!!!

posted by keith_newnham [53 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:05

The Specialized Allez, a great classic bike Cool

Explore, Dream, Discover

posted by snowcycle [8 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:19

Yes please.

posted by footsore tramp [3 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:23

could i have it by christmas please

gears

posted by gears [26 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:23

Yes please! Count me in!

posted by Mr. Matt [9 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:27

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