Specialized Alias Comp woman’s bike review
With a choice of seatposts and clip-on aerobars, the women’s Alias Comp can be changed from a road to a tri race-day bike with relative ease. Aiofe Glass takes it for a test cycle…
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Specialized S-Works Tarmac with disc brakes – review
How will the top-of-the-range disc version of the Specialized Tarmac fare with our reviewer?
Specialized Shiv Elite triathlon bike review
Little change for 2015 aside from a new paint job, but does that mean it’s still one of the best tri bikes out there?
Specialized Shiv tri bike review
A pure triathlon bike that may be odd-looking but is also very, very quick
Specialized Alias triathlon bike
New “dual-personality” women’s tri bike unveiled
Specialized Sitero Expert
Comfy tri-specific saddle offers some clever touches, but needs discipline when pushing hard
Specialized BG Toupe
Specialized’s BG (Body Geometry) system is aimed at optimising the fit and biomechanics of a rider by acknowledging that a ‘one size fits all’ approach doesn’t always work. As a result, the minimalist BG Toupe saddle is available in three widths: 130mm, 143mm and 155mm (the dealer will measure your hips to see which is […]
Specialized Allez Sport Double
Like the Defy, the Sport sits in the top half of Specialized’s long-established Allez intro-competition range. It boasts a decent frame, sound spec, neat cosmetics and practical componentry choices. The Ride The first thing you notice on mounting the Allez is its size: in contrast to the Defy, our ‘large’ Allez came up closer in […]
Specialized Roval Echappe E5
Specialized has a gift when it comes to making things look good, and has now applied its magic to this new interpretation of the Roval wheel brand. Specialized has also added its frame-proven E5 Metal Matrix material to the aero-section rims to create a tough hoop that can tackle the worst roads. Hidden-in-the-rim nipples for […]
Specialized Air Tool Mini
A very sleek-looking pump, Specialized’s ATM takes patience but does have some nice features. The slim alloy construction looks class and the patch stash (with two glueless patches and sandpaper included), situated in the screw top handle, is a neat touch, especially as it’ll also hold spare chain links or an emergency fiver. It’s under […]
Specialized Miura Shield
The Specialized Miura glasses have a distinct aesthetic that proved popular with our testers. The use of optical hinges meant the arms felt solid and robust. The ear grippers and nose piece were particularly comfortable, and the glasses felt exceptionally stable both on the bike and while running. The lens shape was also excellent, and […]
Specialized Echelon
Don’t let its ‘recreational’ tag put you off: this 290g helmet fits and performs a lot better than many more expensive lids. For a start, the four-point retention cradle slides on without any head-wriggling and grasps your head in a gentle but secure hold. It’s actually the same cradle used on the top-end Specialized lids. […]
