The 2021 Specialized Allez Sport in Gloss/ Satin Dove Grey is a light, fast road bike that is a great choice for entry level road riders & commuters. The Allez Sport comes with 9 speed Shimano Sora gears, a level up from the 8 speed Shimano Claris equipment on the entry level bike. The Allez has been our go-to beginners road bike for as years. They have always been a great mix of value & performance. With the 2020 Allez Specialized have made the bike lighter & enhanced the geometry to give a better fit & ride. As part of Specialized’s ‘ Beyond Gender’ philosophy the Allez is now available in three colours & in sizes from 44cm to 61cm. Not only does a lightweight bike feel better when you're climbing up a hill, but it's also essential when you're carrying your bike up to your flat. With a redesigned E5 Alloy frame, the Allez features a class-leading weight that is over a 450 grams lighter when compared to some models of yesteryear. Entry-level road bikes often times feature either alloy or cheap carbon fibre forks that greatly detract from the overall ride quality. But with a full FACT carbon fibre fork, the Allez is better handling, smoother riding, & lower in weight. So floating over rough roads & carving through corners like a slalom skier. The Allez is a properly capable road bike that will let you keep up on sportives & club rides but Specialized also know it’s really popular as a fast commuter so they have added all the mounts you need for mudguards & pannier racks. The Allez Sport comes with durable Axis Sport alloy wheels, a super-comfy Body Geometry Bridge saddle, & well-protected Espoir Sport tyres. The 9 speed Sora gears give you 2 extra gears (18 total) compared to the entry level bike & will also give you smoother & longer lasting shifting. This bike is perfect for Those wanting a great value entry level road bike that will not let you down & which will also double as a fast commuter. The extra gears compared to the entry level bike will get you up more hills & give you smoother gear shifting for longer. Key Features Lightweight Specialized E5 aluminium frame Full FACT carbon fibre fork Shimano Sora Groupset Integrated rack & fender mounts