2005 Specialized Allez Elite Triple E5 SLX Columbus 56cm

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Classic racing bike. Best for 5’7″-6’0″ riders. Specialized designed this SLX racing frame to be built with E5 alloy by Columbus, handmade in Taiwan. Specialized carbon fork, saddle, and seatpost with cool Zerts inserts. Easton stem and carbon handlebar. I upgraded the original Shimano 105 3×9 27-speed drivetrain with Ultegra rear derailleur and Ultegra chain. 

According to BikePedia, this bike cost $1200 in 2005. It took me several months to restore this bike back to life with numerous new and upgraded components listed below. Click here to see the complete cost breakdown. 

This bike is now available for $700. Please email me at bikesheaven1@gmail.com with any questions. Shipping in the continental USA is $250

Restoration Pics

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New & Upgraded Components

  • Stem: Easton EA70
  • Wheelset: Alex A-Class ALX200 and AXA, 700x28c
  • Tires: Continental Ultra Gatorskin 700x28c
  • Inner tubes: Continental 700x28c
  • Handlebar: Easton EC90 carbon
  • Headset: FSA/Aheadset 1-1/8″ threadless sealed
  • Brakes: TEKTRO R313 Dual Pivot Caliper
  • Shifters/brake levers: MicroSHIFT 3×9
  • Bottom bracket: Shimano SM-BBR60 Ultegra
  • Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 9-speed
  • Chain: Shimano CN-6701 Ultegra
  • Cables/Housings: Shimano / SR Suntour
  • Handlebar tape: Alien Bros PU Leather white
  • Pedals: Specialized S-Works Clipless
  • Frame protectors: Lotatheta transparent silicon
  • Saddle: Specialized Romin Evo Expert (143mm)

Original components

  • Frame: Specialized E5 SLX racing tubeset, alloy manufactured by Columbus (squadra corse), handmade in Taiwan
  • Fork: Specialized Carbon Speed Zertz inserts, aero crown
  • Wheels: 700c Alex ALX-295 rims and hubs, stainless spokes 2mm straight gauge, aluminum nipples
  • Tires: 700x23c Specialized Mondo Comp
  • Brakeset: Aluminum dual pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
  • Shift Levers: Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
  • Crankset: FSA Gossamer, 30/42/52 teeth
  • Bottom Bracket: FSA Gossamer, 68mm BB Shell Width
  • Rear Cogs: 9-speed, 12 – 25 teeth
  • Chain: Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32″
  • Seatpost: Specialized Pavé II, 27.2mm diameter
  • Stem: Specialized Pro
  • Headset: 1-1/8″ integrated Specialized Mindset
  • Pedals: Composite body
  • Handlebars: Specialized Zertz Comp
  • Saddle: BG Avatar