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 8 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 9 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 9 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 over 9 years ago
I love the paint scheme!!! awesome bikes, awesome colors, awesome build! love it man!
Posted over 9 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 over 9 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 over 9 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 over 9 years ago
put your zipps on!
Posted over 9 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 over 9 years ago
This makes me want to get a road bike so DAMN bad. Good lord this is incredible
Posted over 9 years ago
Specialized Romin is the hands down the best saddle I've ever sat on.
Posted over 9 years ago
This is awesome.. How do you like the allez?
Posted over 9 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 9 years ago
Awesome! You should get the California Republic bar tape as well!
Posted over 9 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 over 9 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 over 9 years ago
SeanA says:
Impressed with the lighting on this one. How'd you do it?
Posted about 8 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 7 years ago