1991 Specialized Allez Epic 105 carbon 60cm

ALL ORIGINAL one of the world’s first carbon road bikes. Best for 5’10”-6’4” riders.

Beautiful bike. Superlight carbon frame is constructed of graphite/boron tubes, lugged into aluminum joints. Shimano 105 drivetrain, 14-speed (2×7), 700x25c road tires. 

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

Before & After Pics

1991 Specialized Catalog

New & Upgraded Components

  • Tires: Continental Super Sport 700x25c with an anti-puncture belt.
  • Rear Wheel: Mavic rim, Shimano 105 hub, Wheelsmith spokes
  • Cables: Shimano stainless
  • Pedals: .
  • Saddle: Avocet 02 Air 40R,  Titanium rails, black leather, Road version, made in Italy.

Restoration Pics

Original Components

  • Frame: DirectDrive Carbon Fiber thermal bond to Investment cast aluminum lugs, all road fittings. Carbon tubes with aluminum lugs, a see-through gray lizard skin fiber that never looks the same.
  • Fork: Specialized Aluminum thermal bond fork with aluminum/chromoly steerer.
  • Wheels: Wolber GTX Hard Anodized rims, Shimano 105 hubs, Wheelsmith Spokes
  • Tires: Transition 700x20c
  • Derailleurs: Shimano 105.
  • Shifters: Shimano 105 SIS 2/7-speed.
  • Crank: Shimano 105.
  • Chainrings: Superglide Silver 39/53 teeth
  • Rear Cogs: 7-Speed Shimano 13-23 teeth.
  • Pedals: Shimano 105.
  • Brakes and brake levers: Shimano 105
  • Seatpost: Strong NS-3 Black Anodized
  • Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo Astrade.
  • Handlebar: SR Anatomical w/cablegroove, padded tape
  • Stem: Specialized CroMo TIG Polished 73°.
  • Headset: Tange MES-II – Silver Sealed