Specialized or Trek

Gophur

Well, my search goes on, primarily due to a colleague of mine, in HR, who will not OK the bike to work scheme.

In the meantime I've stumbled across a nice Bike Shop who stock Specialized and Trek ranges of bikes. Anything to watch? Anything to choose between them? Any wanted/unwanted reputations?

goldencleric

Gophur wrote: »

Any unwanted reputations?

Trek: Lance

Raam

Check the groupset and wheel specs and see what the differences are.

Gophur

Specialized

Frame:Specialized Allez A1 Premium aluminium, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld compact race design, integrated headsetFork:Allez carbon, carbon fibre legs, aluminium crown and steerer

Front Derailleur:Shimano 2300
Rear Derailleur:Shimano 2300
Shifters:Shimano 2300 STI, flight deck compatible
Chainset:Shimano 2300
Chainrings:52 x 39 x 30T
Bottom Bracket:Cr-Mo axle, 68mm x 113mm
Cassette:Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 12-25t
Chain:KMC Z-57
Pedals:Silver cage/black body, w/ black toe clips and strap
Front Brake:Light dual pivot brake, Teflon pivots, forged alloy, w/ standard pads
Rear Brake:Light dual pivot brake, Teflon pivots, forged alloy, w/ standard pads
Brake Levers:Shimano 2300 STI, flight deck compatible
Handlebars:Specialized Elite, 6061 aluminium, short drop, 31.8mm
Stem:Alloy, CP bolt, 31.8mm
Headset:Cage bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm of spacers w/ top cap
Grips:Specialized S-Wrap, cork ribbon w/ gel
Rims:Alex S500, aluminium, sleeve joint, CNC machined sidewalls
Front Hub:Forged aluminium, sealed, QR, 32h
Rear Hub:Forged aluminium, double-sealed, cassette, QR, 32h
Spokes:Stainless 14g
Front Tyre:Specialized Mondo Sport, 700x23c, wire bead, 60TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection
Rear Tyre:Specialized Mondo Sport, 700x23c, wire bead, 60TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection
Tubes:Standard presta valve
Saddle:Body Geometry Rival road, w/ steel railsSeatpost:Alloy, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Seat Binder:Alloy, 31.8mm
Extra Features:Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
Weight:Weight for the 56cm version - 22lb 3oz - 10kg

TREK

Trek 1.2 Triple 2010 Road Bike features an Alpha White Aluminium Frame, Bontrager Carbon Fork, Shimano Sora 9spd, now with Tiagra Rear Derailleur and Bontrager Approved AL Wheelset.


Frame:Alpha White Aluminium
Fork:Bontrager Approved, Carbon
Front Derailleur:Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur:Shimano Tiagra
Shifters:Shimano Sora STI, 9 speed
Chainset:FSA Vero
Chainrings:50/39/30 tooth Chainrings
Cassette:SRAM PG-950 11-26, 9 speed
Pedals:Nylon Body with Alloy Cage
Front Brake:Alloy Dual Pivot
Rear Brake:Alloy Dual Pivot
Brake Levers:Shimano Sora STI Levers
Handlebars:Bontrager SSR VR, 31.8mm
Stem:Bontrager SSR, 10 degree, 31.8mm
Headset:Aheadset Slimstack with semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Rims:Bontrager Approved Alloy Rims
Front Hub:Alloy Hub
Rear Hub:Alloy Hub
Front Tyre:Bontrager Race AW 700x23c
Rear Tyre:Bontrager Race AW 700x23c
Saddle:Bontrager Inform R1
Seatpost:Bontrager Alloy, Infinite Tilit Adjustment

Gophur

My mistake, the Trek 1.1 is a more direct comparison with the Speciallized Allez

Frame:Alpha White Aluminium
Fork:Aluminium
Front Derailleur:Shimano 2300
Rear Derailleur:Shimano 2300
Shifters:Shimano 2300 STI, 8 speed
Chainset:FSA Vero
Chainrings:50/39/30 tooth Chainrings
Cassette:Sun Race CSR86 12-25, 8 speed
Pedals:Nylon Body with Alloy Cage
Front Brake:Alloy Dual Pivot
Rear Brake:Alloy Dual Pivot
Brake Levers:Shimano 2300 STI Levers
Handlebars:Bontrager Sport VR-C, 26.0mm
Stem:Bontrager SSR, 10 degree, 26.0mm
Headset:Aheadset Slimstack with semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Rims:Bontrager Approved Alloy Rims
Front Hub:Alloy Hub
Rear Hub:Alloy Hub
Front Tyre:Bontrager Race AW 700x23c
Rear Tyre:Bontrager Race AW 700x23c
Saddle:Bontrager Inform R1
Seatpost:Bontrager SSR, 12mm offset

Gophur

goldencleric wrote: »

Trek: Lance

Good enough reason for many! :eek:

Morrisseeee

I have the Trek 1.2 mentioned above (except I've a 50-34 chainring), its a great entry-level bike, would highly recommend it.

highway to hell

Gophur wrote: »

Well, my search goes on, primarily due to a colleague of mine, in HR, who will not OK the bike to work scheme.

In the meantime I've stumbled across a nice Bike Shop who stock Specialized and Trek ranges of bikes. Anything to watch? Anything to choose between them? Any wanted/unwanted reputations?

very unfair of your colleague..........

funkyjebus

Gophur wrote: »

My mistake, the Trek 1.1 is a more direct comparison with the Speciallized Allez

the trek at a glance looks better, but would be worried by the alu fork, what fork does the specialized have? both are very similar, have you ridden both? have you thought about 2nd hand i,f you cant go btws, much better value due to the scheme, people always selling off cheap entry level bikes with little or no use?

Gophur

highway to hell wrote: »

very unfair of your colleague..........

Tell me about it! Not a very nice person (especially with any semblance of power at her disposal).

My request landed on her desk on July 30th.

neris

I have a specialized allez good 1st bike

Peetrik

I have the allez myself and a friend has the trek 1.2, Iv ridden both and have to say I much perfer the allez. Maybe Im just used to it or pride in ownership or what have you but I much prefered the feel of the specialized.

If you get the chance then try both

Lumen

Gophur wrote: »

Tell me about it! Not a very nice person (especially with any semblance of power at her disposal).

Bad luck, you must have the only sociopathic HR person in existence.

Oh, wait...

trek climber

Gophur wrote: »

Well, my search goes on, primarily due to a colleague of mine, in HR, who will not OK the bike to work scheme.

In the meantime I've stumbled across a nice Bike Shop who stock Specialized and Trek ranges of bikes. Anything to watch? Anything to choose between them? Any wanted/unwanted reputations?

That would not be the new shop in Co. Cavan, only opened recently....

Gophur

trek climber wrote: »

That would not be the new shop in Co. Cavan, only opened recently....

Got it in one!!!!:D

Highway_To_Hell

highway to hell wrote: »

very unfair of your colleague..........

we now have 2 "Highway_To_Hell" users on this forum, could cause some confusion:)

Gophur

Highway_To_Hell wrote: »

we now have 2 "Highway_To_Hell" users on this forum, could cause some confusion:)

Is there more than one Highway to Hell? :eek:

Highway_To_Hell

Gophur wrote: »

Is there more than one Highway to Hell? :eek:

well there is the "Highway_To_Hell" and then the side road called "highway to hell"

High Nellie

What do you want the bike for: racing, touring, sportive, going to the shops ???
I dunno how you can get advice with knowing what you want to do with it.
Allez is fine for entry level racing etc but not the best choice for sportive type stuff -if you want to get into it you need to start checking frame geomotery and tyres etc.

trek climber

Gophur wrote: »

Got it in one!!!!:D

Popped in there myself on Saturday, fine shop and good range of bikes. Good value in the accessories there compared to other shops I've been in this year.

empirix

im more a mountain bike man but have had various bikes and brands down through the years, bought my first specialized mtb bike(4 k) earlier this year and have to say i am blown away by it, knocks the socks off my previous Giant bike! i will be buying the S for the forseeable future!:)

cavanman3000

i bought a trek 4.5 madone in donegans in bailieborough co cavan last week, i've really shopped around and i tried the new shop in virginia and they didnt come close. donegans got a load of new racers in lately trek,giant,etc and they had a full carbon claud butler for €1150! i'd defo recommend them. their website is www.donegan.ie

:):P:pac:

Gophur

I ended up getting the approval and bought a SPECIALIZED Secteur.:D

Now to wait for the weather to allow me go for a decent spin.