i just sold my allez and i just got the 2019 Caad 12. I like the allez but i was overwhelmed with how good is the Caad 12 ultegra! it is very fast yet comfortable! Between the 2, im more happy with Caad 12!
Nice Vid, I had a chance to buy both bikes last November. The shop suggested I went for the Cad 12. A Cad 12 pe-build came in at £1000, the Allez Sprint £1600. I found a Demo model of the Allez for £1100. I also own a Spezialized Secture which is a comfortable bike. So going for something more aggressive was the way forward.
Cannondale bikes are always crazy comfortable, I loved mine for that and how stable it was. The specialized was stiff as hell and great sprinting but it was definetly twitchy and I never took both hands off the bars when having a drink. The spesh absolutely looks better though.
I have an Allez and you're on point, it's harsh and scary nimble it really shines when i feel "racy" and trow it in the corners. I found it to be scary in fast descents,and other beginner riders that rode the loaner allez at my lbs found the same (but i also blame the unbranded brake that came on it and the horrible ergonomics of the oldish claris) ended up buying a identical used allez that the lbs was selling. But i MUCH prefer my niner bsb (both on 25c tires) when going down really fast hills and riding more casual and since i live in a hilly area that a big chunk of my riding.
The Specialized Allez falls short in a lot of categories; the Allez frames have been STIFF and I mean MEGA stiff since the E5 frames that Cipo rode. They're also twitchy and they're really just a crit bike. Anything over 40 miles and you'll get tired of holding the frame straight. CAAD frames are amazing and the 12 is actually a better frame than the 13 in many regards.
For anyone looking today the CAAD13 it's a bit easier to find than the Allez Sprint Disc which is nearly impossible to find and Specialized, unfortunately, killed off the Allez Sprint Comp which was the cheap rim based Allez with 105 and the aero fork and carbon fork. With this said both are very good values in terms of "race" bikes but I will say the CAAD13 is the better do it all bike since it's geometry isn't nearly as aggressive as the Allez Sprint, but the Allez Sprint is the better value aero bike since it's has basically the same geometry as a Specialized Venge and is better performing than a Tarmac SL6 and a better value than the Tarmac Sl6 Sport. Yes, the Allez Sprint gets ragged on for people "overbuilding" their bikes, but the bike is that aggressive, stiff, aero, and fast that it really does compete with more expensive carbon and even full-on aero bikes. Either one would be a very good pick and both would hold their values well since these are really the last aluminum race bikes out there
Good video. My LBS is building up a CAAD12 frameset (orange, like the one shown) with Campagnolo Chorus and Mavic Pro Carbon Exalith wheels. This will be my bike for the wet and for travel.
Maiden voyage today on my CAAD 12 (orange) with Campy Chorus. Terrific frame -- super stiff on the turns and tremendous power transfer climbing uphill. I also notice that when I look back, the bike stays relatively straight, it doesn't really drift to the side that I'm looking back at.
I have both ,Green Allez & a White Caad 10 & Green Caad 12 / Disc,I get flex in the Caads BB when pushin uphill & not so much on the Allez,also the Caad 12 frame size was increased,so it runs 1 size bigger,so u have to size down ,the Caad 12 I'm gonna sell(54)I stripped the Caad 12 & put components on a Eddy Merckx San Remo Disc from Merlincycle
I found that aero frame bikes lose comfort because of the seat post. Typically they don't flex due to the shape, whereas a round post allows some flexibility and takes out some harsh bumps.
That is definitely true of the Allez. Other bikes like the Canyon Aeroad has a kammtail design on its seat post so it's aero at the front but flat at the back which lets the saddle tilt backwards. It's an amazingly comfortable bike.
Kinda makes sense. But with modern day tech and seat posts being carbon on the Allez Sprint ( and other aero bikes ), aren't they able to get carbon to flex in certain areas and stay stiff in other parts depending on how the fiber is directionally laid? I have actually read about carbon seat posts being more comfortable because of the ability to flex under a rider, an equally important advantage next to the weight savings. Maybe they were only referring to round carbon seat posts
@@jrh1704 , I'd say now, that's definitely possible. Those comments were 5 years ago. Carbon is getting better all the time. Not sure if the Allez will except any other seatpost other than the specialized one it comes with.
An excellent review. But one small mention is that Cannondale added an hourglass head tube, TAP shaping on the down tub, fork, along with the upper seat stays, and moved water bottle placement in the name of aerodynamics vs the CAAD10. It also features internal cabling. But having ridden both I agree with your conclusion: the CAAD12 is by far the best all around bike out of the two, while still being able to feel 'fun'. The acceleration of the CAAD puts it ahead for me as well.
Both great bikes...but a big fan of Specialized. Strong brand and doesn't hurt that it seems as if they win all the big races. But comes down to geometry for me, always preferred the look of a sloping top tube vs the horizontal top tubes of Cannondales. Personal preference. Allez Sprint +1
i'd say the allez sprint wins. why? they both try to be race oriented road bikes - very little tire clearance, aggressive geometry, and clearly not meant for comfort. if you're buying either bike and you didn't buy it to go because you wanted to go as fast as possible on the road with no compromises, then i feel that you are in the wrong bike market. if you want to train in comfort, then the better route would be to train on a gravel bike or a more slack frame with 28 or 32mm tires. the caad and allez sprint both try to be best in class for aluminum race day road bikes, but i'd say the allez sprint is even better suited for racing, which is what they were meant to do.
less stiff fork, less stiff downtube, less aero tubing, less aggressive geometry, less stiff non smartweld bb. in almost every angle of the frame you look the allez sprint is a higher performing frame for raceday.
Ok... but you still didn`t specify what i`ve asked for dude. Is lack of caad stiffness gives edge on allez? Is less aero tubing does the same etc.? Is it proven or you just talking for the talking sake? I am sure that Tarmac is less aero than Venge and les stiff as well etc yet i bet there is more wins for Tarmacs than Venge frames. Why? Is it because riders feel`s better on them? Is it because they are overall better frameset than Venge despite being worse in certain areas? Enlighten me why i could win A1 crit race on sprint but not on Caad12. Needless to say i owned both and has better results on caad... Why is that? C`mon man
No kidding! I get constantly messaged or asked in person about what my bike is and where to get one. It's the cheapest fancy looking bike in the world!
Not something I'd really be an expert on with my 65kg body! I do know a guy who owns an Allez who thought it was too flexy when he put 1200w through it. Maybe the Cannondale? Might depend on just how big your wattbombs are mate.
What are your dimensions? Height, Inseam, Arm lenght? I am told by my dealer I'm a 54, in general. According to specialized I'm 56. I rode a 56 tarmac with 2cm shorter stem and I felt I needed those 2cm missing. Thanks.
This might be a stupid question but why do people classify some bikes as aggressive and other as relaxed? I get there is a difference in stack in reach between a bike like the allez sprint and a Roubaix or Synapse. But I would assume most people end up transferring their measurements over from bike to bike. Wouldn’t this negate the whole aggressive label. Either the bike fits with some adjustments or it doesn’t and you just bought a bike that doesn’t fit.
Stack and reach are very relevant to fit, but are limited in terms of handling. You're right that you can transfer the same fit between bikes but a Specialized Allez and Roubaix will feel radically different even with the fit. Good things that indicate an aggressive bike are seat and head tube angles (higher is more aggressive or racey), wheelbase (shorter means faster steering), fork trail (less means more aggressive), BB drop (lower means more aggressive) and a few others. I use this website: www.geometrygeeks.bike to compare bikes to each other. It's awesome, you can learn a lot about geometry by comparing different bikes to each other.
A subtle comment: I don't like the term fork trail. There is fork rake, which is define by the fork design itself. And there is trail which is product of head tube angle, fork rake and wheel(+tire) size. Saying "fork trail" somehow imply that the number is related to the fork. Which it is only partly true. Fork rake reverse contribute to trail number but doesn't define it. The dangerous about making people confuse between fork rake and trail is that: fork rake and trail go against each other. Change fork to one with more fork rake reduce trail number. So it's better to be clear than to confuse whether we are talking about fork rake or trail.
Hi, great review. I love both bikes. Just a noob question here. I have a Cannondale synapse carbon. Are these bikes much faster than lower grade carbon bikes such as Synapse? I am tossing between these two for my next bike.
Hi mate, try not to think of them as "faster" in the first instance, rather "more of and less of" and whether or not that translates to speed. These alloy frames won't be any lighter or more aero than your Synapse. They might be a little stiffer but that won't affect speed much, if at all. I'd expect their handling to be better so you might be quicker on descents. My Allez is an absolute rocket, even though it's 7.6 kg and not aero because my drivetrain is really well maintained, all the bearings are smooth, and I run good tyres. Plus I ride the hell out of it! New bikes are great, but it needs to be better at something to be faster; more aero, lighter, new and efficient drivetrain, perhaps better body position on the bike. The most important piece is still your legs!
Cannondale is quite fuzzy about spacers above the stem (apparently it’s a warranty void). I see you have quite a few on the CAAD. Have you had any issues (dunno how long you tested it for)? Are you running a different expander plug to the standard? I want to lower my stem, but I don’t want to cut my steerer, until I’ve found my sweet spot.
Hey mate, yes I was definitely going against Cannondale recommendations with the spacer stack. I tested it for a couple of months so no issues emergeg for me.
Hi!... I have both, just recently bought the Allez (like a week and a half ago) so I have not had still the chance to go for a real climb, how did you feel going up hill on the Specialized?
Hey Pablo, I've done some monster climbs on the Allez! Last year I did an alpine ride with 4800 metres climbing. It's a fine bike for the hills if you get your fit done properly.
@@janayamomnursejourneys1230 I'm 182 cm, but it's not a good idea for you to buy a bike based on me guessing your size. Go to www.geometrygeeks.bike and compare the Allez against whatever you ride now and get the closest matching size.
Perhaps around the Tour de France bike release mayhem season. There'll be the new 105 on the way so I'd expect some new builds, perhaps not fully new frames though.
I'd say you should choose the one that best matches the position you want. Get the CAAD12 if you want something a little longer and taller, get the Allez if you want a tighter and lower front end. Don't worry too much about aero, I don't think either of them are!
Hey Mariano, my guess is they'd adjust the size to the frames. This is the older model Venge seatpost so Specialized probably has the stock to fit the right length with each frame size.
They're both almost identical at 7.6kg including pedals. The Allez has a build I did myself with Ultegra R8000 and some light alloy clincher wheels. The Allez is on the heavy side because there's so much paint!
Nice! Very similar to my 2014 tarmac sl4. Really good alternative to mid lvl carbon bikes. What i wouldnt chose are carbon clinchers with standard brakes. As someone who rides loads of mountains and has many steep decents to master, i would prefer discs.
Which alloy rims do you use. I still have my stock fulcrum racing s4's. I switched to 25 tyres and the rims dont really make it look smooth since the tyres are wider than the rim. I love the 25 tyres and how smooth they are. Can you recommend some alloy rims which are wider like most of the new carbon rims are, so that using 25 tyres doesnt look a bit weird? Thanks
There's quite a lot of alloy clinchers now that have 22mm external width, which is around the minimum I'd get now. I love running wide rims and wide tyres for comfort and speed. Some options for rims are, H Plus Son Archetypes, HED Belgiums, HED Ardennes, and Paccentil SL23 (although I hate those personally). I just bought a set of Craftworx Ultimas that have a nice wide rim on them too.
I reckon it'll certainly be one of the racier bikes at that price point if you're after something with a bit of zip to it. I can't speak with any experience but at a glance it's cheap, simple, and has an appropriate price.
Very nice comparison. I went with the caad12 ultegra rim brake and im loving it. Very balanced ride, it feels like a true race bike, yet comfortable.
Still happy with your Caad12? No bb30 probs?
good video mate - crashed my caad12 recently and just scooped an allez sprint - can't wait to try!
i just sold my allez and i just got the 2019 Caad 12. I like the allez but i was overwhelmed with how good is the Caad 12 ultegra! it is very fast yet comfortable! Between the 2, im more happy with Caad 12!
Nice Vid, I had a chance to buy both bikes last November. The shop suggested I went for the Cad 12. A Cad 12 pe-build came in at £1000, the Allez Sprint £1600. I found a Demo model of the Allez for £1100. I also own a Spezialized Secture which is a comfortable bike. So going for something more aggressive was the way forward.
I agree with all of your assessments but I chose the Allez sprint. I’m heavy though.
Cannondale bikes are always crazy comfortable, I loved mine for that and how stable it was. The specialized was stiff as hell and great sprinting but it was definetly twitchy and I never took both hands off the bars when having a drink. The spesh absolutely looks better though.
My favourite?...🤔....ah! The CAAD 10!
I have an Allez and you're on point, it's harsh and scary nimble it really shines when i feel "racy" and trow it in the corners.
I found it to be scary in fast descents,and other beginner riders that rode the loaner allez at my lbs found the same (but i also blame the unbranded brake that came on it and the horrible ergonomics of the oldish claris) ended up buying a identical used allez that the lbs was selling.
But i MUCH prefer my niner bsb (both on 25c tires) when going down really fast hills and riding more casual and since i live in a hilly area that a big chunk of my riding.
Straight to the point. Loved it
I have a CAAD12 disc. I love that bike!
I have an allez sprint.....and it's sick. I'm happy i bought that instead of a caad
I have a Caad 12...... and It's sick!!! I'm so happy I bought that instead of an Allez!!!
Does it climb well ? Like Mont Ventoux climbs ?
adriboff1 haha touché
Yeah, i have an Allez Sprint 2017. It is great. I think it is more racing but CAAD 12 i attractive too.
@@fernandocycling9662 how do you like it compared to carbon?
i own a caad4 r800 and it truly lasts! I am planning to upgrade to caad12 ultegra later this year :)
Keep the old one around! You'll regret selling it years down the road. Dale makes great bikes
if you're an average rider then go for the CAAD_12 but if you're heading into more serious cycling rodie then go for the Speciliazed Allez Print.
good review.... very well sorted and accurate with no biases..
The Specialized Allez falls short in a lot of categories; the Allez frames have been STIFF and I mean MEGA stiff since the E5 frames that Cipo rode. They're also twitchy and they're really just a crit bike. Anything over 40 miles and you'll get tired of holding the frame straight. CAAD frames are amazing and the 12 is actually a better frame than the 13 in many regards.
I still love the looks and ride quality of my old 2012 Allez Expert equipped with Untegra 2x10 speed.
Very honest and great review. I hope you can do a review for trek emonda alr 5.
Thanks Rolly :)
For anyone looking today the CAAD13 it's a bit easier to find than the Allez Sprint Disc which is nearly impossible to find and Specialized, unfortunately, killed off the Allez Sprint Comp which was the cheap rim based Allez with 105 and the aero fork and carbon fork. With this said both are very good values in terms of "race" bikes but I will say the CAAD13 is the better do it all bike since it's geometry isn't nearly as aggressive as the Allez Sprint, but the Allez Sprint is the better value aero bike since it's has basically the same geometry as a Specialized Venge and is better performing than a Tarmac SL6 and a better value than the Tarmac Sl6 Sport. Yes, the Allez Sprint gets ragged on for people "overbuilding" their bikes, but the bike is that aggressive, stiff, aero, and fast that it really does compete with more expensive carbon and even full-on aero bikes. Either one would be a very good pick and both would hold their values well since these are really the last aluminum race bikes out there
Good video. My LBS is building up a CAAD12 frameset (orange, like the one shown) with Campagnolo Chorus and Mavic Pro Carbon Exalith wheels. This will be my bike for the wet and for travel.
I love Campy. That's going to be a top build.
Maiden voyage today on my CAAD 12 (orange) with Campy Chorus. Terrific frame -- super stiff on the turns and tremendous power transfer climbing uphill. I also notice that when I look back, the bike stays relatively straight, it doesn't really drift to the side that I'm looking back at.
I have both ,Green Allez & a White Caad 10 & Green Caad 12 / Disc,I get flex in the Caads BB when pushin uphill & not so much on the Allez,also the Caad 12 frame size was increased,so it runs 1 size bigger,so u have to size down ,the Caad 12 I'm gonna sell(54)I stripped the Caad 12 & put components on a Eddy Merckx San Remo Disc from Merlincycle
Sooooo you are saying we just need to buy both!
Both of these and several others. At least.
Great comparison, thanks :)
That RHC frame has beautiful paint, I'm hoping i can scoop the track version
I found that aero frame bikes lose comfort because of the seat post. Typically they don't flex due to the shape, whereas a round post allows some flexibility and takes out some harsh bumps.
That is definitely true of the Allez. Other bikes like the Canyon Aeroad has a kammtail design on its seat post so it's aero at the front but flat at the back which lets the saddle tilt backwards. It's an amazingly comfortable bike.
Kinda makes sense. But with modern day tech and seat posts being carbon on the Allez Sprint ( and other aero bikes ), aren't they able to get carbon to flex in certain areas and stay stiff in other parts depending on how the fiber is directionally laid? I have actually read about carbon seat posts being more comfortable because of the ability to flex under a rider, an equally important advantage next to the weight savings.
Maybe they were only referring to round carbon seat posts
@@jrh1704 , I'd say now, that's definitely possible. Those comments were 5 years ago. Carbon is getting better all the time. Not sure if the Allez will except any other seatpost other than the specialized one it comes with.
An excellent review. But one small mention is that Cannondale added an hourglass head tube, TAP shaping on the down tub, fork, along with the upper seat stays, and moved water bottle placement in the name of aerodynamics vs the CAAD10. It also features internal cabling. But having ridden both I agree with your conclusion: the CAAD12 is by far the best all around bike out of the two, while still being able to feel 'fun'. The acceleration of the CAAD puts it ahead for me as well.
Like a housefly... Great comparison review.
Cheers John!
Both great bikes...but a big fan of Specialized. Strong brand and doesn't hurt that it seems as if they win all the big races. But comes down to geometry for me, always preferred the look of a sloping top tube vs the horizontal top tubes of Cannondales. Personal preference. Allez Sprint +1
So as usual with comparison videos the answer is at 3:22 - there is no better bike it depends on what you want....
The Allez is a nice looking bike, but I hate the paint job on the one tested!
i'd say the allez sprint wins. why? they both try to be race oriented road bikes - very little tire clearance, aggressive geometry, and clearly not meant for comfort. if you're buying either bike and you didn't buy it to go because you wanted to go as fast as possible on the road with no compromises, then i feel that you are in the wrong bike market. if you want to train in comfort, then the better route would be to train on a gravel bike or a more slack frame with 28 or 32mm tires. the caad and allez sprint both try to be best in class for aluminum race day road bikes, but i'd say the allez sprint is even better suited for racing, which is what they were meant to do.
Super cool but tell us what caad12 has not suited or less suited for racing. Something which makes me second not first on the finish line.
Cheers
less stiff fork, less stiff downtube, less aero tubing, less aggressive geometry, less stiff non smartweld bb. in almost every angle of the frame you look the allez sprint is a higher performing frame for raceday.
Ok... but you still didn`t specify what i`ve asked for dude. Is lack of caad stiffness gives edge on allez? Is less aero tubing does the same etc.? Is it proven or you just talking for the talking sake? I am sure that Tarmac is less aero than Venge and les stiff as well etc yet i bet there is more wins for Tarmacs than Venge frames. Why? Is it because riders feel`s better on them? Is it because they are overall better frameset than Venge despite being worse in certain areas?
Enlighten me why i could win A1 crit race on sprint but not on Caad12. Needless to say i owned both and has better results on caad... Why is that? C`mon man
whatever
Yeah thats what i tought. Its typical that all what you said is taken from your arse and thats it.
I based comparisons on the unique and most important element in cycling; color. Allez hands down...
No kidding! I get constantly messaged or asked in person about what my bike is and where to get one. It's the cheapest fancy looking bike in the world!
That allez is beautiful
How about between specialized allez elite with Shimano 105 and cannondals Caad Optimo 700M. There is one 100 euros difference between the two
Bike for the crits... Bike for the mountains
for us super clydesdales, (265) the caad 12 is the only way to go. the allez sprints' weight limit is a measly 240!! haha!
Great review! Which bike was better at transferring power while sprinting?
Not something I'd really be an expert on with my 65kg body! I do know a guy who owns an Allez who thought it was too flexy when he put 1200w through it. Maybe the Cannondale? Might depend on just how big your wattbombs are mate.
Thank's enjoyed👍
What are your dimensions? Height, Inseam, Arm lenght? I am told by my dealer I'm a 54, in general. According to specialized I'm 56. I rode a 56 tarmac with 2cm shorter stem and I felt I needed those 2cm missing. Thanks.
Allez Sprint is now crazy more expensive comapred to CAAD12
Lol especially now with the new Allez sprint.
CAAD13 vs Specialized Allez Sprint ?
Now compare them to the Trek Emonda ALR frameset :)
Would love to ride one! Dunno what my chances are of getting one from Trek though...
What is, “Chill.”
This might be a stupid question but why do people classify some bikes as aggressive and other as relaxed? I get there is a difference in stack in reach between a bike like the allez sprint and a Roubaix or Synapse. But I would assume most people end up transferring their measurements over from bike to bike. Wouldn’t this negate the whole aggressive label. Either the bike fits with some adjustments or it doesn’t and you just bought a bike that doesn’t fit.
Stack and reach are very relevant to fit, but are limited in terms of handling. You're right that you can transfer the same fit between bikes but a Specialized Allez and Roubaix will feel radically different even with the fit. Good things that indicate an aggressive bike are seat and head tube angles (higher is more aggressive or racey), wheelbase (shorter means faster steering), fork trail (less means more aggressive), BB drop (lower means more aggressive) and a few others. I use this website: www.geometrygeeks.bike to compare bikes to each other. It's awesome, you can learn a lot about geometry by comparing different bikes to each other.
A subtle comment:
I don't like the term fork trail.
There is fork rake, which is define by the fork design itself.
And there is trail which is product of head tube angle, fork rake and wheel(+tire) size.
Saying "fork trail" somehow imply that the number is related to the fork. Which it is only partly true. Fork rake reverse contribute to trail number but doesn't define it.
The dangerous about making people confuse between fork rake and trail is that: fork rake and trail go against each other. Change fork to one with more fork rake reduce trail number. So it's better to be clear than to confuse whether we are talking about fork rake or trail.
bought my cute gf a comfy caad and i rock the stiff allez sprint for rocking around crit courses!
Aluminium bike power couple!
do you have or had problems with bb30 ? what's your height and size of th bike, are you content with that ?
Hi, great review. I love both bikes. Just a noob question here. I have a Cannondale synapse carbon. Are these bikes much faster than lower grade carbon bikes such as Synapse? I am tossing between these two for my next bike.
Hi mate, try not to think of them as "faster" in the first instance, rather "more of and less of" and whether or not that translates to speed. These alloy frames won't be any lighter or more aero than your Synapse. They might be a little stiffer but that won't affect speed much, if at all. I'd expect their handling to be better so you might be quicker on descents. My Allez is an absolute rocket, even though it's 7.6 kg and not aero because my drivetrain is really well maintained, all the bearings are smooth, and I run good tyres. Plus I ride the hell out of it!
New bikes are great, but it needs to be better at something to be faster; more aero, lighter, new and efficient drivetrain, perhaps better body position on the bike. The most important piece is still your legs!
@@JustRideAdelaide Thank you for your reply. Your Allez is 7.3Kg?? wow... my Carbon Synapse is 9 kilos.
Wow 9kgs! That's fairly hefty for a carbon bike. Are you looking to buy your next bike off the rack or building around a frame?
Cannondale is quite fuzzy about spacers above the stem (apparently it’s a warranty void). I see you have quite a few on the CAAD. Have you had any issues (dunno how long you tested it for)? Are you running a different expander plug to the standard? I want to lower my stem, but I don’t want to cut my steerer, until I’ve found my sweet spot.
Hey mate, yes I was definitely going against Cannondale recommendations with the spacer stack. I tested it for a couple of months so no issues emergeg for me.
Here I am still riding my Trek 3500
both are great but caad12 is more lightweight
Caad12 ❤️
No frame and fork weights?
It must Allez sprint
Hi!... I have both, just recently bought the Allez (like a week and a half ago) so I have not had still the chance to go for a real climb, how did you feel going up hill on the Specialized?
Hey Pablo, I've done some monster climbs on the Allez! Last year I did an alpine ride with 4800 metres climbing. It's a fine bike for the hills if you get your fit done properly.
the video summary.
he is produced by cannondale
What size is your Allez frame?
56 mate
@@JustRideAdelaide what is you height? I'm planning to buy Allez sprint, I'm 172cm what is the best size for me?
@@janayamomnursejourneys1230 I'm 182 cm, but it's not a good idea for you to buy a bike based on me guessing your size. Go to www.geometrygeeks.bike and compare the Allez against whatever you ride now and get the closest matching size.
When do you think the 2019 model will come out?
Perhaps around the Tour de France bike release mayhem season. There'll be the new 105 on the way so I'd expect some new builds, perhaps not fully new frames though.
2019.
My height is 170cm what frame size shoul i get if i choose allez sprint, and what size in caad 12?
Allez Sprint: Size 52
CAAD12: Size 50
Which one would you suggest if you are doing SPRINT Triathlons??
I'd say you should choose the one that best matches the position you want. Get the CAAD12 if you want something a little longer and taller, get the Allez if you want a tighter and lower front end. Don't worry too much about aero, I don't think either of them are!
@@JustRideAdelaide Thank You kindly for your response. I will try to test drive them. I am not that tall at 5'7 so let's see how it plays out.
Hi I'm 183cm with shorter legs and a long torso what size frame for the caad? thanks John
This is a 56cm/Large
I have a really short In-seem, if getting the allez sprint xs do I need to cut off parts of the seat post?
Hey Mariano, my guess is they'd adjust the size to the frames. This is the older model Venge seatpost so Specialized probably has the stock to fit the right length with each frame size.
what is the weight difference and can you tell what is the total weight of both bikes, i wonder if its much higher than 7kg
They're both almost identical at 7.6kg including pedals. The Allez has a build I did myself with Ultegra R8000 and some light alloy clincher wheels. The Allez is on the heavy side because there's so much paint!
Nice! Very similar to my 2014 tarmac sl4. Really good alternative to mid lvl carbon bikes. What i wouldnt chose are carbon clinchers with standard brakes. As someone who rides loads of mountains and has many steep decents to master, i would prefer discs.
Agreed. I love alloy clinchers for rim brakes, and disc brakes with carbon rims. I think the age of the rim brake carbon clincher is coming to an end.
Which alloy rims do you use. I still have my stock fulcrum racing s4's. I switched to 25 tyres and the rims dont really make it look smooth since the tyres are wider than the rim. I love the 25 tyres and how smooth they are. Can you recommend some alloy rims which are wider like most of the new carbon rims are, so that using 25 tyres doesnt look a bit weird? Thanks
There's quite a lot of alloy clinchers now that have 22mm external width, which is around the minimum I'd get now. I love running wide rims and wide tyres for comfort and speed. Some options for rims are, H Plus Son Archetypes, HED Belgiums, HED Ardennes, and Paccentil SL23 (although I hate those personally). I just bought a set of Craftworx Ultimas that have a nice wide rim on them too.
May I ask, what is the wheelset on that CAAD12?
They're Cannondale's house brand Hollowgram Si Carbon Clincher
What do you think of e5 allez claris ?
I reckon it'll certainly be one of the racier bikes at that price point if you're after something with a bit of zip to it. I can't speak with any experience but at a glance it's cheap, simple, and has an appropriate price.
have you seen the new 105??
I have indeed. Very exciting indeed! 105 is just such fantastic value.
this caad12 is actually a $5k bike.
Question: on a road bike, is it normal for your knees to hit your arms when you’re in the drops?
stick with steel
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