Specialized Allez Sprint "The Carbon Killer 😮" Initial Ride Feels | RobbArmstrong

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  • Where do we begin? 🤔 The Allez Sprint is claimed to be the fastest alloy bike ever, a full 41s faster than it's previous model over 40km but in 2024 is this Bike relevant? A bit the bullet a few months ago when I found a great deal on the frameset. I have a lot of buddies who have Allez and each one of them seriously praise this bike. I finally got around to building it up and I must say... "HASH-TAG: Carbin Killer!" lets talk about it! 😎
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  • @robbarmstrong8702
    @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Would you consider purchasing an Allez Sprint? 🤔
    #RobbArmstrong

    • @hippo71124
      @hippo71124 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For sure.. especially that all silver frame. But as a small person (169cm / 73-5 inseam), very difficult to find the frames in Australia :\

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That all *Silver frame is hella dope! I’ve kinda been thinking about getting another frame, 😆🙈
      #RobbArmstrong

    • @hippo71124
      @hippo71124 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@robbarmstrong8702 amen! Have this colourful one set up aero, then the silver with some ultra light climbing wheels, maybe?😍

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Speaking of *Aero, I just ordered some DT Swiss ARC1100s for the Allez. They are 62mm deep. They should be here next week, 🙂
      #RobbArmstrong

    • @charlesmansplaining
      @charlesmansplaining 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Never. I can't get past the look of those welds.

  • @c.d.j300
    @c.d.j300 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Two things I learned from this video..
    1: This sprint is smooooth
    2: You really appreciate a nice yard.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣🤣🤣, Home Ownership is a beautiful thang and there’s nothing like a good looking yard, ⛳️
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @jaytronzero
    @jaytronzero 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hell yea, metal bikes! I love my CAAD10 so much, My next bike may also be Al again.
    The 1by with a 54 chainring is brave tho 🤣I'd die out here with that setup, way too many hills!

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😆, it’s not that bad. There’s a route a normally ride. It’s about 25Mi & 1,800Ft of elevation and I never have an issue with it. Team 1by, 😎 lol
      #RobbArmstrong

    • @terbennett
      @terbennett 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I own two CAAD10s and sold my SuperSix Evo to build up a CAAD12 Black Inc. The 12 was really nice, but not a 10. I'm going to sell the 12 to buy another 10 frameset to build.

    • @ronb9901
      @ronb9901 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@terbennettCAAD 10’s rock!!

  • @verdeboyo
    @verdeboyo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am loving the customising! Superb!

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! 🙏🏾 the build has been GREAT so far, 🙂
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @Souzaphotos
    @Souzaphotos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The finish on that bike is awesome looking!

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Certainly is! It’s a good looking Bike, 🙂
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @IOSALive
    @IOSALive 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    RobbArmstrong, This is so fun! I'm happy I found your channel!

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome to the Channel! 😎
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @thegoodwheel
    @thegoodwheel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice feature Robb👍🏾
    Looking forward to your in depth review

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Luis! I got a lot of Allez content in the works, 🙂 My Dad has purchased an Allez as well so I’ll have another on-camera perspective coming soon.
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @joehiatt1992
    @joehiatt1992 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Have the green in a rim brake with 28's awesome bike,have 9 others,tarmac,emonda,a few merckx's,caad 10 & 12,love the allez rides like a indy car

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Damn!! You got a nice fleet! How does the Allez stack up against the CAADs? 👀 I have a HUGE interest in a *RimBrake CAAD.
      #RobbArmstrong

    • @jaytronzero
      @jaytronzero 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@robbarmstrong8702 I'm also interested in hearing about Allez vs CAAD! I just rebuilt my CAAD10 but the Allez Sprint looks temptinggg

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      RIGHT! I have to set this guy up on a Video link or something, 🤔
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @lovenottheworld5723
    @lovenottheworld5723 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That is a truly great looking bike.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very much appreciated! 🙏🏾
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @bigunitcyling
    @bigunitcyling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    People tend to look down on my bike when I mentioned my bike is aluminum. When I had the titanium bike I got mad props and compliments. My CAAD 13 is fast and super smooth I got rid of the titanium that was heavy and not snappy. I got the Zipp stem but you should stick with the tarmac stem with internal routing. I will check Bianchi because I have never ridden a carbon bike.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LISTEN!! I hear you on the Aluminum piece. I’ve had this frame for *MONTHS but was reluctant to build it up on the mere fact it was aluminum. Like, I got a bunch of buddies who have this Frame and they all speak highly of it but initially I had some doubts, ☹️ but now… I’m glad I finally built it up. The Allez is an excellent bike and I don’t think you’re sacrificing anything with the aluminum frame.
      & when/if you get a chance. Go ride a Bianchi! You’ll be surprised! If I described the Bianchi in with one word… “Smooth” 😎
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @nicholasdavino9139
    @nicholasdavino9139 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome bike !! Thinking of building one out , I see you have the s-works stem listed what bars do you have on your Allez?

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Allez is an EXCELLENT Bike and I *Highly recommend it! One of my favorite Bikes to ride. My Allez previous had an S-Works stem and Roval Rapid bars: 120mm -12, 400mm wide. But… I’ve recently reconfigured the Allez to the 1-Piece Roval Cockpit, 🙂
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @anthonyharris483
    @anthonyharris483 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like the new steel Reynolds 853 Specialized Allez, and it brings me back to the 80s when I clubbed raced a steel Tange Prestige Specialized Allez. Steel gives the thrill

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      iLike that “Steel gives the thrill” we need to put that on a T-Shirt! 🤣
      #RobbArmstrong

    • @anthonyharris483
      @anthonyharris483 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @robbarmstrong8702 That would be cool. Have you ever ridden a high-quality steel frame bicycle? They are amazing man

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have not. Definitely would be interested in trying one.
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @golfnerd3107
    @golfnerd3107 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    People sleep on the sprint. My previous gen rim brake Allez Sprint with Force AXS makes my Tarmac SL7 with Red AXS feel like a 70's Cadillac in the corners.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh wow! 😮 This is the information folks want to hear. Whenever I’ve heard folks talking about the Allez Vs. Tarmac they say if it’s not the S-Works… then get the Allez. I honestly think you can’t go wrong with it.
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @madisonsinclair5123
    @madisonsinclair5123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How tall are you? 52 seems a bit small. And 50 on the Madone 🤔
    You’re also built like a football player. Glad to see somebody on TH-cam who is not an emaciated British guy.
    Also curious about your comment about replacing the bearings with ceramic. What is your recommendation? Thanks.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      “Built Like a Football Player” 🤣, lol I definitely don’t have a *traditional cyclist body and don’t plan on it either, 😆
      I’m 5’6. The 52 is a good fit for Me. I’m on a 0 Offset SeatPost and 120mm, -12 stem, 🤷🏽‍♂️ I’m actually making a Video now, which will cover my Allez Bike fit and the drive train. Been getting a lot of Comments/Questions about it.
      Ceramic is the TRUTH! 😫, I was a non-believer but after riding Ceramic bearing’s on my other Bikes I can tell a difference, ☹️ eventually I’ll pick up a Ceramic BB for the Allez. Really appreciate your thorough comment. I always enjoy engaging is some good Bike dialogue, 🤓
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @lisashiela9137
    @lisashiela9137 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm running both Sprint disc and rim brake models, both in Satin Carbon. Both accelerate and hold speed as good or better as my SL7. The SL7 is going on its second seat stay repair, though.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      DAMN, Second repair! Thats no bueno, ☹️
      What carbon layup do you have on your SL7, is it the 10r? Also, do you notice any differences between the Rim Vs. Disc brake Allez? I really have nothing negative to say about the Allez. It’s been such a good bike. I got some new wheels for it today, 🙂
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @dustymiller8068
    @dustymiller8068 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A ton of us in Oregon raced those very successfully. Couple Cat 1/2 guys crushed on them

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you still riding an Allez? & was it a disc or rim brake version?
      #RobbArmstrong

    • @dustymiller8068
      @dustymiller8068 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This was a few years back. Haven’t had an Allez for a bit, but have had quite a few different ones. Excellent bikes

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Okay, NICE! & very much appreciate your feedback on the Channel, 🙏🏾
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @jessa.3857
    @jessa.3857 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the color way!! 👍

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      RIGHT! When I first saw it I knew I had to have it.
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @Hamsterlovers408
    @Hamsterlovers408 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome Sprint , looks damn cool

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! 🙏🏾 I have a few more parts coming for it, 🙂
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @aldrinclementina4297
    @aldrinclementina4297 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Of course the Bianchi is the smoothest. Lol. As a Bianchi owner I approve this message. hahahahah
    I do have the 928L... smooth. Climbs like a spider...🤣

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      RIGHT! I be telling folks. It’s something about that Bianchi. Gotta get out there and ride one.
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @anthonykolodziej440
    @anthonykolodziej440 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are those Roval stickers on Bontrager wheels? lol
    I have the same frameset on Zipps running 28 GP5000s, Sram Red 1x and in a spring, it pulls on many carbons worth 3 times it's cost.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Team 1x for the “W” 🙌🏾😎
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @timtaylor9590
    @timtaylor9590 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    sick color way, if that was anodized titanium it would be the hottest specialized bike of all time.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That would be DOPE! My Rotors are anodized purple, 😆
      #RobbArmstrong

    • @anthonyharris483
      @anthonyharris483 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The steel Specialized Allez in steel tubing Reynolds 853 comes close to perfection

    • @timtaylor9590
      @timtaylor9590 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      if it were stainless anodized looks cool

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      #RobbArmstrong

  • @jax02zerotwo
    @jax02zerotwo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I recently bought the new Roval wheels they are great! and I am wondering how much of what you are saying is due to your wheel and tire selection.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In the Video my Wheels are the Bontrager Pro51s, Tubeless on GP5000 32s.
      I just put some *new wheels on the Allez yesterday. Bike still feels GREAT!
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @subispaceship
    @subispaceship 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want that set up!!

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Gone get you one! You’ll definitely enjoy it, 😎
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @spongebo8250
    @spongebo8250 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Riding On a Aluminum Bike gives you A Pure confidence Not to thinking about you might bump into something hard And hits your Bike frame in a Carbon bike but that's just me Whenever I ride my Carbon bike I don't know about ya'll

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree, riding an Aluminum Bike does provide a lil piece of mind, 😌
      #RobbArmstrong

    • @meinAliasfuer2024
      @meinAliasfuer2024 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@robbarmstrong8702 most frame defects i have seen were aluminium frames.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      #RobbArmstrong

    • @___Bebo___
      @___Bebo___ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lugged steel are the only truly safe bikes out there. Alu is very weak so is carbon. When you tear your bottom bracket off on a hard sprint on Carbon or Alu you are going to eat it, hard. Only steel will give you a warning it's going to fail.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      #RobbArmstrong

  • @jasonfuentes6084
    @jasonfuentes6084 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    how about just a custom.. love the hope breaks.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The *Hopes give the build that little touch, 🙂
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @lancercool1992
    @lancercool1992 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the welds 🤢🤮
    my 2003 allez is completely seamless, what happened to this model

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Might be a question for Specialized, 👀
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @6nm_Cycling
    @6nm_Cycling 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What brand is the one by chainring you have on?

    • @charlesmansplaining
      @charlesmansplaining 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He picked the best one because it helps to hide the glob of welds in that BB area.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s a modified Ali-Express 54T ChainRing. I wanna say it’s like $100 bucks.
      #RobbArmstrong

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I will agree, this colorway hides the welds fairly well compared to some of the other colors.
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @jauxed
    @jauxed 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Does this rival the Caad13?

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think’d be a good matchup! CAAD Vs. Allez‼️
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @ronb9901
    @ronb9901 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Specialized, the most soulless bike company ever, run by the most soulless man.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What *Brand do you recommend/ride?
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @meinAliasfuer2024
    @meinAliasfuer2024 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how boring can a suburb be?
    USA: hold my beer! 🙂

  • @69pslim
    @69pslim 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man people feel to realize Peter Sagan came second place in one of his races on an Allez Sprint and I really believe he could have won that race but he couldn't because it will degrade the value of the carbon bikes that was in that race. It's all about marketing.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Peter Segan | The Legend!!
      I definitely believe marketing is involved. Can’t have folks thinking they don’t need a Carbon Bike, 👀😆💰
      #RobbArmstrong

    • @StopTheRot
      @StopTheRot 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol. The ramblings of a madman!

    • @JimUe1
      @JimUe1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So he lost?

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      #RobbArmstrong

    • @69pslim
      @69pslim 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JimUe1 he held back, if you go back in look at that race he made that race look easy and you can see the point we're he held back in let them caught up.

  • @madcapper6
    @madcapper6 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks like you're riding sideways.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣, I dunno it’s the 360 Camera 🎥
      #RobbArmstrong

  • @TREK8481
    @TREK8481 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You dont need dope to go fast all in the legs and being skinny so your body is aero being built like a football player will never make it.

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      #RobbArmstrong

    • @TREK8481
      @TREK8481 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @robbarmstrong8702#Sean Kingston

  • @jasonfuentes6084
    @jasonfuentes6084 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    stop it 18.3 pounds that light, you bugging

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤷🏽‍♂️, #RobbArmstrong

  • @jasonfuentes6084
    @jasonfuentes6084 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    no mtb ?

    • @robbarmstrong8702
      @robbarmstrong8702  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Team RoadBike, 🙌🏾
      #RobbArmstrong