Ultimate Allez unveiled

pecialized has reimagined and relaunched the Allez as the world’s first aluminium superbike. The name goes back 41 years and the Allez has been through various iterations, but for 2022 the US brand has completely recast the aluminium-framed platform using tech and geometry from its flagship carbon race bikes. However, despite the similarities, the Allez Sprint’s frame costs £1,500 compared to £3,750 for the SL7. By no means a ‘budget’ bike, then,