'03 Allez Comp vs. '05 Allez Elite
08-23-05, 10:49 PM
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08-24-05, 01:15 AM
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From the specs, they look almost identical. Geometry is very close. Both Columbus SLX Aluminium and a carbon fiber fork. With this year's Elite, you get the little rubber "Zertz" inserts in the fork blades (and seatpost with the built bike), which are supposed to dampen road shock.
I have the 05 Elite in Red, and I like it a lot. It's my first aluminium bike, after 20 years or so on steel, so I can't say whether or not the Zertz idea works, as I have no experience with AL frames to comapre to. No matter, nice bike, nice frame, with a nice finish, at a nice price.
Mine was a triple, and converted to a double.
I have the 05 Elite in Red, and I like it a lot. It's my first aluminium bike, after 20 years or so on steel, so I can't say whether or not the Zertz idea works, as I have no experience with AL frames to comapre to. No matter, nice bike, nice frame, with a nice finish, at a nice price.
Mine was a triple, and converted to a double.
