My custom Allez. Proud to be a California native! A super special thank you goes out to all the folks at Specialized and my good friend Scott who helped make this bike possible. See it on Cycle EXIF: http://www.cycleexif.com/golden-state-allez
Frame:
2011 Specialized Allez / 61 cm
Fork/Headset:
Specialized Semi-carbon / Internal tapered
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
S-Works carbon crankset 175mm / OSBB
Pedals:
Speedplay CrMo
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Ultegra 10-speed casette / S-Works team rings / 105 chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Dura Ace 7900
Saddle/Seatpost:
Specialized Romin / 3T Doric Team
Brakes:
IronDevo CNC + Ti
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Roval Rapide EL45 / Michelin Dynamic Sport
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Roval Rapide EL45 / Michelin Dynamic Sport
More Info:
17.2 lbs w/o pedals. Last pic is the frame as I received it in August 2012.
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Added by iscratchmymind. Last updated almost 11 years ago.
25 Comments
california love! this bike is absolutely perfect.
i would personally get different bottle cages, but that's just me!
Posted about 12 years ago
Thanks! I probably should have removed the cage altogether for the photos, come to think of it, ha! I went with the red ano to make the brakes look more at home. I'm sure this bike will go through a few evolutions, componentry wise.
Posted about 12 years ago
Thank you all for the compliments and feedback, I really appreciate it. I'm really proud of the bike and I'm glad that it has broader appeal than to just myself!
Posted about 12 years ago
I love the paint scheme!!! awesome bikes, awesome colors, awesome build! love it man!
Posted about 12 years ago
This is such a beautiful bike! You really did a great job with the execution of the concept. I bet she rides awesome, and looking down at this thing between your legs just makes it that much more fun.
Posted about 12 years ago
I love California so much that I was looking for a California Republic jersey with the grizzly on it when I was there even though I am from NYC. This is a gorgeous road bike! You can't buy this from a store, and that's why this belongs on Pedalroom as a showbike!
Posted about 12 years ago
Thanks so much! In regards to your jersey quest, this might be the jersey for you:
http://calped.com/product/california-pe...
My dad actually raced for the Pedaler in the 80's and was good friends with Will Ashford, who designed that logo. It's one of my favorites.
Posted about 12 years ago
put your zipps on!
Posted about 12 years ago
Actually the Zipps were on loan with that Venge, so I don't have those anymore. Those EL45s are all mine though :)
Posted about 12 years ago
This makes me want to get a road bike so DAMN bad. Good lord this is incredible
Posted about 12 years ago
Specialized Romin is the hands down the best saddle I've ever sat on.
Posted about 12 years ago
This is awesome.. How do you like the allez?
Posted about 12 years ago
It's great! Feels very stable. Doesn't feel quite as nimble as the Venge, but that would stand to reason.
Posted about 12 years ago
Awesome! You should get the California Republic bar tape as well!
Posted about 12 years ago
I have a bunch actually. I thought about putting it on, but I think that would be overkill. Maybe I'll try it though haha. Love the avatar by the way.
Posted about 12 years ago
Haha thanks. I see you're a Specialized employee! My cousin would've been a coworker of yours but they wanted to move him to Taiwan as a frame engineer... Must be a trip going on all those morning rides with the whole S faculty!
Posted about 12 years ago
Photos
SeanA says:
Impressed with the lighting on this one. How'd you do it?
Posted almost 11 years ago
ridingfixed says:
I know this is late, but it looks like a layered shot. It looks like the bike was shot in a studio and then the background removed and the image layed over the Christmas tree picture
Posted over 10 years ago