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Specialized allez sprint vs tarmac expert

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  • October 28, 2017 at 5:31 am #27781
    Gene9810

    Hey everyone, so I’m looking to get a new road bike. Have had a cheap Merida for about 3 years. I will use it mostly for training as I primarily do mountain biking although I am looking to do a lot more road races next year as well.

    I have about $2500 nzd to spend and that would get me and Allez Sprint frame (red hook crit edition) with shimano 105 and the cheapest wheels and finishing kit i can find, or a second hand 2016 Specialized Tarmac expert with ultegra 6800 and some Fulcrum Racing Zeros for $2500 as well.

    I know this may be a no brainer as the Tarmac is carbon and has much better components, but I just can’t get over how good the red hook crit paint scheme looks.

    Any advice for me?

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  • October 28, 2017 at 6:13 pm #905125
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    VeloUSA

    There is pros and cons for

    There are pros and cons for both bikes. Buy what best meets your riding style and eye appeal.

    October 28, 2017 at 10:30 am #905123
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    BarryBianchi

    The Alez is like a solid

    The Alez is like a solid block of concrete.  Don’t go there.

    October 28, 2017 at 9:50 am #905121
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    Vejnemojnen

    The allez sprint is a perfect

    The allez sprint is a perfect tool for ECL, aka extracorporeal lithotripsy. No shock waves needed, it’ll just smash any renal stone.

     

    Have you considered an all-rounder, such as Merida Scultura? Those are quite compliant, yet stiff enough.

    October 28, 2017 at 9:10 am #905119
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    Ogi

    Depends what you’re after.

    Depends what you’re after. Allez Sprint is supposedly very stiff and bone-jarring, as it’s meant to be due to its focus on crit racing, aggressive position, some aero elements. Tarmac will certainly feel more comfortable, but far from being a slouch. 

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