Really nice early carbon frame technology. The same frame was sold with Shimano Dura Ace, Shimano 600, or Shimano 105. This started as as a 105 bike. I took it down to bare frame and brought it back with completely different components and fork.
Frame:
Carbon fiber tubes bonded to aluminum lugs, stainless drop outs. 58cm
Fork/Headset:
Kinesis Carbon/Velo Orange sealed
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Specialized triple/Velo Orange sealed
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano 8 speed SIS/11-28/52-42-28
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Ultegra RD-6500 GS rear FD-6603 front
/Shimano 8 speed
Saddle/Seatpost:
Specialized/American Classic
Brakes:
Shimano Dura Ace 7402
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
DT/DT/Vittoria Rubino Pro 700-25
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
DT/DT/Vittoria Rubino Pro 700-25
More Info:
I really like the look of the carbon tubes contrasting with the very nice aluminum lugs. This old man needed different gearing to get over the mountains; hence the triple gearing. I re-spaced the rear axle to 126mm and it still has sufficient room for the 8 speed cogs. I did not like the JIS 27.0 crown race found on the original fork so I replaced the fork with a new Kinesis carbon fork. The carbon fork was two ounces heavier but added a nice complimentary look. This bike is a great ride.
Bike History
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Added by OldRoadieTehachapi. Last updated almost 3 years ago.
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v8powerage says:
Very nice similar to my cadex in terms of color scheme
Posted about 8 years ago
OldRoadieTehachapi says:
Thanks! The Allez Epic was designed by Specialized but manufactured for Specialized by Giant. Therefore the resemblance is fitting.
Posted about 8 years ago