Specialized Allez Sprint Frameset FAQs
What is the Specialized Allez Sprint Frameset?
The Allez Sprint is a high-performance alloy road racing frameset designed for criterium racing, fast road riding, sprinting, cornering and everyday performance riding. Specialized developed it using technology and learnings from the Tarmac SL7.
What material is the Allez Sprint frame made from?
It uses Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum with D'Aluisio Smartweld Sprint Technology and hydroformed aluminium tubing.
What is D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology?
D'Aluisio Smartweld strategically positions and manages the welds and aluminium material to achieve a combination of high stiffness, efficient power transfer and improved compliance. The Allez Sprint also uses a one-piece bottom bracket and downtube construction.
Is the Allez Sprint a racing bike?
Yes. It is designed for road racing, criteriums, sprinting, fast group rides and aggressive road riding. Its stiff frame and race-focused geometry make it particularly suitable for riders who prioritize acceleration and responsive handling.
Is the Allez Sprint Frameset aerodynamic?
Yes. Specialized developed the frame using aerodynamic principles learned from the Tarmac SL7. The hydroformed tubes, integrated cable routing and aerodynamic frame design help reduce drag. Specialized states that the latest Allez Sprint is 41 seconds faster over 40 km than the previous Allez Sprint in its testing.
What fork comes with the Allez Sprint Frameset?
The current frameset comes with a FACT Carbon fork with a 12×100 mm thru-axle and flat-mount disc-brake compatibility.
Does the Allez Sprint use disc brakes?
Yes. The frameset is designed for flat-mount disc brakes.
Does the Allez Sprint have internal cable routing?
Yes. The current Allez Sprint features fully internally routed cables, giving the bike a clean cockpit and contributing to its aerodynamic design.
What bottom bracket standard does the Allez Sprint use?
The current Allez Sprint uses a threaded bottom bracket, making it straightforward to service and compatible with a wide range of road cranksets when the appropriate bottom-bracket standard is selected.
What seatpost comes with the Allez Sprint Frameset?
It comes with an S-Works Tarmac Carbon FACT seatpost with a 20 mm offset.
What seatpost material does the Allez Sprint use?
The seatpost supplied with the current frameset is FACT Carbon. The carbon seatpost provides a balance of stiffness, comfort and low weight.
Is the Allez Sprint compatible with electronic and mechanical groupsets?
Yes. The frameset is compatible with both electronic and mechanical drivetrains, allowing riders to choose a groupset according to their preferred setup and compatibility requirements.
Can I build a custom bike using the Allez Sprint Frameset?
Yes. The Allez Sprint Frameset is intended as a foundation for a custom road-bike build. You can choose your groupset, wheels, handlebar, stem, saddle and other compatible components according to your requirements.
Is the Allez Sprint good for long rides?
Yes. It can be used for long road rides and endurance-oriented riding, although its primary focus is performance and racing. The carbon fork and seatpost help provide additional comfort while the aluminium frame delivers efficient power transfer.
Is the Allez Sprint suitable for climbing?
Yes. Its stiff frame provides efficient power transfer, making it suitable for climbing. However, compared with a premium carbon race frameset, an aluminium frameset can be somewhat heavier, so riders focused primarily on weight-sensitive climbing may prefer a high-end carbon platform.
Is the Allez Sprint good for criterium racing?
Yes. The Allez Sprint is particularly well suited to criterium racing, where acceleration, cornering, stiffness and aerodynamic efficiency are important. It is designed as a racing platform capable of handling aggressive cornering and sprinting.
How much does the Allez Sprint Frameset weigh?
The current official Specialized listing gives a frameset weight of approximately 2.35 kg in size 56 for one current listing. Another current Specialized regional listing shows approximately 2.18 kg in size 56, so weight can vary by production version, paint and specification.
Is the Allez Sprint better than a carbon road bike?
It depends on the rider's priorities. The Allez Sprint offers excellent stiffness, acceleration, aerodynamic performance and durability while costing less than many high-end carbon frames. A premium carbon frame can offer lower weight and different ride characteristics, but the Allez Sprint is exceptionally competitive for an alloy race bike.
Is the Allez Sprint UCI approved?
The Allez Sprint is designed as a race-oriented road platform, but UCI compliance can depend on the exact model, configuration and applicable regulations. For sanctioned racing, the complete bicycle should be checked against the current UCI equipment requirements.
Who should buy the Specialized Allez Sprint Frameset?
It is ideal for riders looking for a fast alloy race bike, especially for criterium racing, sprinting, fast group rides, training, racing and high-performance road cycling.
What makes the Allez Sprint different from a normal aluminium road bike?
The combination of E5 Premium Aluminum, D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, Tarmac-derived geometry, aerodynamic tube shaping, fully internal cable routing and FACT Carbon fork and seatpost makes the Allez Sprint substantially more performance-oriented than a conventional aluminium road bike.
What is included with the Allez Sprint Frameset?
The current frameset includes the Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum frame, FACT Carbon fork, S-Works Tarmac FACT Carbon seatpost and Allez Sprint seat collar.
Does the Specialized Allez Sprint Frameset come with a warranty?
Warranty coverage is subject to Specialized's applicable warranty terms and the warranty provided with the purchase in India. Customers should refer to the warranty documentation supplied with the frameset for the applicable coverage.