Fit
Ensuring that your new bike is properly fit to you is an important step in preparing for your first ride. Your Authorized Specialized Retailer will be able to provide a basic fit, ensuring that you are able to ride your bike comfortably and efficiently. Specialized also offers Retül Fit, a data-driven bicycle fitting tool designed to improve comfort, prevent injury, and increase performance.
Size Chart
| Inches | Centimeters | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'1" – 5'4" | 155 – 163 | 49 |
| 5'4" – 5'7" | 163 – 170 | 52 |
| 5'7" – 5'10" | 170 – 175 | 54 |
| 5'9" – 6'0" | 175 – 183 | 56 |
| 5'11" – 6'2" | 180 – 188 | 58 |
| 6'2" – 6'5" | 188 – 196 | 61 |
Adjust the saddle height
The correct saddle height is crucial for pedaling efficiency and comfort.
All Allez Sprint models use a D-shaped seatpost shape. Seatposts are available in two lengths (300 and 380 mm) and two offsets (0 and 20 mm).
The frame has a minimum seatpost insertion of 75 mm from the top of the seat collar. The maximum seatpost insertion is size specific:
| Size | Maximum Insertion |
|---|---|
| 49 | 175 mm |
| 52 | 190 mm |
| 54 | 190 mm |
| 56 | 233 mm |
| 58 | 250 mm |
| 61 | 250 mm |
Torque the seatpost bolt to 55 in-lbf (6.2 Nm).
Adjust the reach
If your bike is the correct size, you should be able to comfortably reach the handlebars with your elbows slightly bent. Your bike saddle can move back and forth on the rails–start with it centered and fine tune as needed. A professional bike fitter will set this position to line up your knee with the pedal axle. You can also adjust your reach by raising or lowering your handlebar height, and by increasing or decreasing the length of your bike stem.