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.

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great christmas bike count me in

posted by megan1 [16 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:29

Yes please.

posted by alotronic [195 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:29

count me in please please please!!!

posted by DazCr [10 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:33

Aye giz it

posted by stephogg [28 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:37

Throw my name in the hat so.. Hehe

posted by ColinSheehan [12 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:39

i realllly want santa to bring me a new "this" bike for christmas. seeing as though he failed all the other years!

David Clark- Competing in the 1st ever Global race, covering 18,000miles in over 20 Countries. 18th February 2012.
While trying to break the following world records at the same time;
- Fastest person to cycle the world
-Youngest person to cycle the wor

posted by David cycling t... [66 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:39

Yes please

posted by DrChuckles [6 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:45

mmmm shiney

posted by RichS [34 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:46

COUNT ME IN!!

Wez

posted by wez [43 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:46

Looks a nice one to win

posted by Vecta2 [4 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:49

I think after 20 years of not riding a road bike I need to win this, if only to get me back into road riding ...or something.

www.chasingtrails.com

posted by 0range5 [6 posts] 15th December 2010 - 0:57

would love this for the commute

posted by haggisinlondon [65 posts] 15th December 2010 - 1:00

Ta Santa

posted by nscott [46 posts] 15th December 2010 - 1:29

merry christmas

posted by andrew_gilmer [28 posts] 15th December 2010 - 1:41

My allez was nicked at the London Fields Lido. I was GUTTED.

posted by nlabib [31 posts] 15th December 2010 - 1:44

Yes please!

posted by dualcyclone [15 posts] 15th December 2010 - 2:17

is it my turn to feel speacial?

The time of heroes is dead: the christ god has killed it, leaving nothing but weeping martyrs, fear and shame!

posted by Vikeonabike [38 posts] 15th December 2010 - 2:30

For my old man who rides a Raleigh roadbike from 1988 lol

I like my bike but it needs a hidden 25cc motor

posted by Fish_n_Chips [325 posts] 15th December 2010 - 2:48

I'm dreaming of a red road bike.
just like the Specialized Allez
so I'll sing my ditty
and hope they'll pity
the guy who's dreaming of Allez

I'm dreaming of a red road bike
the one I've always yearned to ride
so I clip my shoe in
and keep reviewing
the cycling website of the year

I'm dreaming of a red road bike
just like the one at Road CC
I have dreamed of this for three years
oh please, please, bring my Christmas cheers

tommy2p

posted by tommy2p [76 posts] 15th December 2010 - 3:34

oooohhhhh

posted by schnorb73 [8 posts] 15th December 2010 - 4:16

C'est le miens parce que je suis trop bien!

mariaji

posted by mariaji [7 posts] 15th December 2010 - 5:19

I suppose I can wait until the 12th day of Christmas - but no longer!

posted by kissmeraas [4 posts] 15th December 2010 - 6:16

PPPPPLLLLEEEEAAAASSSSSEEEEE

posted by Sorbs [31 posts] 15th December 2010 - 7:05

Oooohhh yes please...looks perfect and it's the right size!!

posted by turnerc99 [36 posts] 15th December 2010 - 7:09

Pick me

http://theamazing39stonecyclist.wordpress.com/

posted by shrinkinbggaz [115 posts] 15th December 2010 - 7:15

oh yeah!

posted by hamp [16 posts] 15th December 2010 - 7:38

please, please, please, make my crimbo!!! oh and festive greatings to everyone at road.cc

P.L

posted by focus [16 posts] 15th December 2010 - 7:42

Never overlook Specialized!

Johnnycookie FLP>DNF>>DNS

posted by johnnycookie [26 posts] 15th December 2010 - 7:55

Rouge et Noir

posted by rch30 [47 posts] 15th December 2010 - 8:01

Season goodwill to me, myself and I ??

Me, Myself and I

posted by phax71 [289 posts] 15th December 2010 - 8:09

Ooh, lovely! Merry Christmas

posted by MrsBYork [20 posts] 15th December 2010 - 8:09

will fit me like a glove

posted by ghibbard [52 posts] 15th December 2010 - 8:39

I've been good this year

posted by wintonbina [17 posts] 15th December 2010 - 8:42

That would go down a storm.

posted by amccall [4 posts] 15th December 2010 - 8:43

Yes please, Santa!

posted by Redrenojohn [9 posts] 15th December 2010 - 8:50

It would be great to go out for the day with the wife on a bike too!!!., I'd get to see her in Lycra too

posted by AdeB [21 posts] 15th December 2010 - 8:52

The physio says no riding for me until my knee is better....this would be motivation!

posted by mrpuncture [16 posts] 15th December 2010 - 8:56

Dear Santa, please could you arrange it for me to win this bike as i know what you are going to bring and there will be **** all that i like !!! not very original i know but i am desperate

hocuspocusfocus

posted by legend147 [6 posts] 15th December 2010 - 8:59

It's perfect and will match the colour of my eyes on Xmas day. Merry Xmas one and all in Road CC.

posted by Are We There Yet [53 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:04

Yes please!

posted by vanderlay [42 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:05

This would make christmas extra special

posted by eric [42 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:11

Happy Christmas, does it come wrapped with a ribbon around it?

Kaz

posted by kazzabo66 [16 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:22

yes please

posted by adscrim [95 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:23

Count me in please!

posted by Greg L [40 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:25

Me please

posted by oddjob [20 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:25

Yes please, yes please, yes please!!!!!!!!!

posted by peterlb [35 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:28

Me me me, need it for my triathlon next year !

http://www.barnetpersonaltrainer.co.uk

posted by aiarchy [1 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:35

Ooo, yes pleaseee

posted by timbur [11 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:41

Go on then. That'll do nicely.

posted by pnoodles [13 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:44

Dear Santa,
I promise I've been a good boy all year!

Allez Allez !!

posted by Pavlos [18 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:44

A red bike? Yes please!

posted by fuzzy [63 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:49

A present for me? Oooh, yes please.

http://andyfryer.blogspot.com/

posted by andyfryer [10 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:49

Yeah, count me in

posted by stereojet [97 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:49

me please - it's a cool yule bike

posted by mbr4dy [18 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:51

Currently ride a Schwinn Mesa!! nuff said.

posted by Svelte [6 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:51

Count me in please

Gembo

posted by gembo [49 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:52

For Christmas!!

posted by jberk [1 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:52

Yes please, I'll ride it every day, well almost !

posted by Tri-er [5 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:52

Wow... Yes please.

N3IL

GET A BICYCLE YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT, IF YOU LIVE – MARK TWAIN

posted by N3IL [9 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:53

Yes please - Would make a fantastic Christmas present for my cousin and just the reason I am looking for to get him interested in cycling.

posted by TimB [4 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:55

Now that would be a nice Christmas present, and I've even room for it now my nephew's getting one of my mountain bikes.

OldRidgeback

posted by OldRidgeback [1639 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:56

Yes please!

posted by StuAff [87 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:56

I don't always post because some of the giveaways are gobbledegook to me - but I get this one because its all attached together me please

Rode the E'Tape Caledonia - first sportiv ever and thoroughly enjoyed it

posted by badbunny [71 posts] 15th December 2010 - 9:56

Dear Santa, I have been a very, very good boy this year.

Dennis_R

posted by Dennis_R [2 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:00

Dear Santa I've been a very naughty boy this year and have not ridden anything like enough. Therefore as punishment I'll have to get lots and olots of road miles in in 2011. Oh I'll need a bike to do that... I know where there's one going spare.

posted by one_bad_mofo [30 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:00

drop that down my chimney pls.

posted by HTTP404 [6 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:00

ooh!! i've been good (mostly) all year and I WANT!! please please santa

posted by cyclingmax7 [28 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:02

That would be grand that...

please

posted by wilhay [63 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:03

This would be the perfect present for Bikedad!

Biciclista

posted by Bikemum [12 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:03

In please

posted by guttertrash [55 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:06

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

posted by Stig [18 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:07

56cm that's my size..... Yes please......

posted by bogglecycle [34 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:08

I'm sure it'd fit under my tree..

posted by DaveP [463 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:10

Yes please! About time I added to my Specialized stable.

posted by nellybuck@msn.com [139 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:15

Me Please!

posted by Super Domestique [1120 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:17

Thanks Santa

posted by ewanmcdowall [20 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:19

On the first day of Xmas road.cc gave to me.... a brand new (well almost) Spec ialised Allez.

posted by Laufinlanger [3 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:19

Got to be in it to win it.............

posted by Neil M Atkinson [55 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:19

yes please!

posted by londonplayer [652 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:20

Red, very red.

posted by Swoop [19 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:21

New year's resolution: ride to work three times a week, EVERY week....oh, I'll need a new bike then please...

BikeBloke

posted by joe24773 [14 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:24

I can use this as my tree!

posted by The Green Man [35 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:26

Mmmmm....

posted by lobbothebold [6 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:28

yes please - always in need od a nice new shiney RED bike

posted by heliphil [51 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:28

Yes please. Make me lucky this Christmas

posted by iscott66 [59 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:30

you've got to be in it to win it

posted by sir_velo [16 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:33

Yo, over here...!

"I can't believe I ate the whole thing..."

posted by Cooks [374 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:39

I could offer this yummy red bike a new home

posted by crunch61 [31 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:42

oooh - I want a santa-bike!

posted by mad_scot_rider [417 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:42

Oohh, new bike new bike new bike!
Please pick me! I'll make you cake!

posted by Myriadgreen [86 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:42

Yes please.

posted by yorkshiredemon [10 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:43

Too late for Christmas, but will be just in time for my birthday, see?

www.zovelo.co.uk

posted by Chris [82 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:44

Yes please

posted by rgb_101 [52 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:45

That would go down very nicely.

posted by JCornford [23 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:46

Allez maintenant, si vous plait!

posted by Timbo13 [210 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:49

I'll throw my christmas hat into the ring!!

posted by T0nt0b0b [3 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:52

Yes please

posted by pzycoman [10 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:52

I know someone who is in need of that bike

posted by AllyMarshall [7 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:53

I have been a very good boy

posted by smoothhound [36 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:54

My first road bike was an Allez. It would be rather nice to replace it with a shiny new one!

posted by Skipinder [7 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:55

WOW wow wow!

posted by jen [48 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:56

me me me!

posted by timbarnes [8 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:56

Yes please, yes please etc.

posted by Team Hardingstone [13 posts] 15th December 2010 - 10:56

oh yes!

posted by mr-andrew [257 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:00

Ho, Ho, Ho count me in please!

CR Webster

posted by Crwebster123 [32 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:03

Yes please, I don't have an actual road bike anymore since my bikes were stolen

posted by Flippa [23 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:07

Count me in - interesting newsletter even for some of the old timers

BSB

posted by Grey wheeler [1 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:07

Allez

Stofish

posted by Stofish [48 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:08

Me pleeeeeeeease...
A certain airline broke mine

If you're racing, you're living and everything else is just waiting!

posted by mdr75 [12 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:09

On second thoughts, give it to Flippa.

Stofish

posted by Stofish [48 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:10

Yes Please. Must be my turn to win.

posted by davee387 [28 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:10

Ho Ho Ho, all boys like a bike for christmas - never a truer word (or words!)

Merry Christmas

posted by JohnBuc [52 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:13

Yes please

posted by notlawro [15 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:13

it will look very nice under the Christmas tree ... and under me out on the roads ...

posted by morits [21 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:19

Yes please

posted by Emble64 [1 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:24

Oh yes please love Specialized bikes.

posted by chrissyd [42 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:24

Allez, salut maintenant!

posted by Luther Blisset [30 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:24

"I'm getting nothing for Christmas" ... 3 kids, 2 at University and one at school saw to that

posted by GrimpeurChris [55 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:28

Wow, a new bike - yes please

... ... need more speed!

posted by JC [111 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:28

Yes please

thnak you

posted by internet cycling [1 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:30

Allez Ola Olé!!!

posted by spencer-far-i [33 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:35

I'm in

posted by Pedro Pedallo [17 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:35

lovely !

posted by matt_fantastic [62 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:35

Thats just what I need - another bike. Mind you, I don't have a red one, so thanks.

posted by jobless [29 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:37

not sure it would fit down my chimney, but I'd still love this!

posted by withnails [83 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:42

one less thing for Santa to fit in his sleigh

posted by toab [32 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:56

This would make my Christmas.

posted by KMcD [27 posts] 15th December 2010 - 11:58

i have loads of room at the inn.

posted by issacforce [164 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:00

Would love an Allez for xmas.

Fred Baker

posted by fredbakercanbec... [19 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:02

Defin8ly! just what I was looking for!!

posted by Lite_no_speed [9 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:09

Yes please, allezallezallez!!

posted by TimB34 [16 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:11

Count me in please

posted by Oriel [34 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:14

Red is my color! Would love to put it between my legs!

G. Stone

posted by Garstone [1 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:18

Merry Christmas...Ho! Ho! Ho!

posted by Singletrackroadie [33 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:18

Cool bike....very cool bike....I can see myself on this machine in the New Year group ride looking and feeling very, very cool!

posted by sprite [8 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:20

Its xmas and I would like a bike just like this one please...

For the best sport socks around visit
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Your feet will be glad you did!

posted by koosiegreen [40 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:22

wouldn't mind a Winter trainer...
me please!

posted by diego [26 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:23

Why not?

Bloubiker

posted by Bloubiker [11 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:25

I am not sure I have been a good enough boy to deserve it, but please put me on the list!

posted by Alastair Norton [10 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:25

Have a great christmas you guys, and thanks for all the comps....they give me something to dream about

posted by maxlite [27 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:26

Yes please and Merry Christmas!

posted by bikingscot [42 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:38

Dude - free beeies always welcomed in my house

TAP

posted by Trevor Perkins [4 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:43

Do I still stand a chance of winning? Or shall I kiss my chances goodbye.

I go great with chips

posted by tommyketchup [65 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:44

Does it come with pedals?

posted by AleT [42 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:45

I'm in!

CCR

posted by DCRider [18 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:58

I would have to buy new kit to go with the red, but thats ok

posted by weaty [22 posts] 15th December 2010 - 12:59

Allez, Allez
The people say
As I go riding by,
Upon the frame
I hope to claim
As a fantastic prize.

posted by smernicki [28 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:00

PLEASE - DESPITE THE PROBABILITY

posted by manuka [33 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:00

ooh.

posted by mrsminx411 [80 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:02

Perfect, just perfect.

posted by kobacom [45 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:02

I'm in.

posted by finbar [68 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:12

I've been a good boy all year!

posted by djcritchley [115 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:14

I need a new bike, please

posted by chabers [1 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:19

Make this my lucky xmas

posted by Napalmhaze [76 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:21

Yes please! Shiny, want it, yes please!

posted by munded [46 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:30

Ooooh, I could just do with a new winter hack

posted by chappers [2 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:33

ohhhhhhhhh

posted by Filip K [32 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:35

Me please

posted by ciman [10 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:38

Yes Please, I need a winter trainer.

posted by tempoletudor [1 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:43

I had my one of these stolen. This surely means I get preferential treatment by the winner choosing bot right....

posted by henryrobertshaw1 [37 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:44

Santa says I'm off the naughty list so I'm allowed to enter the draw.

posted by smilzo [69 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:49

Yes please its the right size aswell
would make xmas

posted by Apres-mapk [13 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:55

oh yes! and Santa I'll have one of those if you dont mind

Alg

posted by alg [102 posts] 15th December 2010 - 13:58

I'll take it!

posted by RobH [6 posts] 15th December 2010 - 14:00

That looks nice

posted by ribblerider [26 posts] 15th December 2010 - 14:01

please let it be my time!

posted by Jonny7C [62 posts] 15th December 2010 - 14:12

that would be something special(ized) for crimbo

posted by woollee23 [71 posts] 15th December 2010 - 14:16

I would love a shiny red bike.

posted by b3nharris [21 posts] 15th December 2010 - 14:27

That would be nice, I don't have a red one

posted by ads2k [34 posts] 15th December 2010 - 14:28

Yes please

posted by mediconabike [19 posts] 15th December 2010 - 14:41

Go on then - looking good on red

weirdbeard

posted by unit29 [7 posts] 15th December 2010 - 14:47

i like specialized

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posted by vorsprung [239 posts] 15th December 2010 - 14:59

Oooo yes please

posted by fbhidy [38 posts] 15th December 2010 - 15:02

Count me in!

posted by lzpnvsi [4 posts] 15th December 2010 - 15:03

Red ones go faster!

posted by northernrebel [59 posts] 15th December 2010 - 15:18

This would certainly get my old bones moving stylishly.

posted by blacklab [4 posts] 15th December 2010 - 15:20

please add me too!

posted by today [3 posts] 15th December 2010 - 15:25

thanks for the chance to win XX

posted by relisys222 [2 posts] 15th December 2010 - 15:46

Me, please!! It's my ideal perfect bike AND it's the right size (or I am for it) - we're made for each other really ...

posted by RuthF28 [79 posts] 15th December 2010 - 15:47

...and it's red!

Every day and in every way I'm getting slower and slower

posted by Edglass [63 posts] 15th December 2010 - 16:14

Yeeeha! Red's my colour!!

Derek

posted by nobled [60 posts] 15th December 2010 - 16:21

Great bike

posted by colinadi [1 posts] 15th December 2010 - 16:29

just a click away?

for me - The ride is about adventure, camaraderie and the sense of accomplishment that comes after a long day in the saddle.

posted by Mountain-Nic [106 posts] 15th December 2010 - 16:35

You've found my bike! I can't imagine how it got loose. Please send it home with a pint of your choice in the bidon ( I'm certain there was some in there when I saw it last ). I promise to keep it on a short leash in the future.

Best regards,

Fred