Advice: Cube Peloton Compact vs. Specialized Allez Sport '14

LloydChristmas

Hi Folks,
As the title suggest I am looking for your thoughts on the above two bike;

I had my heart set on the Specialized Allez Sport 2014 ( http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/allez-sport-c2-2014-road-bike-ec052507 )

But then the shop assistant pointed my towards the Cube Peloton ( http://www.cube.eu/en/road/road-race/peloton/ )

which is on sale as it is 2013 model. He kindly advised that it is better in a few ways (groupset, lighter etc) than the specialized.

SO, what would you think. I am wondering if he is really just pushing the sale of the older model Cube to get rid of stock etc.

AltAccount

They're both Sora equipped. I don't see a big difference tbh.

Squidgy Black

They both have the same groupset, but the Specialised has a compact chainset which is usually preferred to the triple on the Cube because there's never a need for 3 chainrings.

I can't imagine there being much of a difference. Just pick whichever one you feel more comfortable on, they're pretty much identical apart from geometry and chainsets.

detones

Have the Cube 18months now and can't fault it. I personally think for the money it's a great looking bike. If you are thinking of it I'd try to get it in a compact rather than the triple though. Also found the stock wheels ( mine were R500) brutal but that's going to be the same on all bikes at this price point. If shop is willing to do deal to upgrade Wheels would advise that too.

Jocry

Have the 2013 Allez Sport and cant fault it, no problems and very comfortable to ride