Klein Q-CARBON 2003 VS Specialized ALLEZ ELITE 2008 specs comparison
Klein Q-Carbon
General InfosModel | Q-Carbon |
Manufacturer | Klein |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Reef To Sky Blue |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Bontrager Select |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control LeversShimano Tiagra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Aurora |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix Aurora |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | AeroDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Seat StaysAluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Not Available |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Select |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-5500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 105 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Klein Q-Carbon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onShimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber With Aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Klein Straight Blade |
Other Specs of Klein Q-Carbon
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | CZR+ |
Seat post extension | Bontrager Sport |

Specialized Allez Elite
General InfosModel | Allez Elite |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Gerolsteiner-Quick-Step |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Specialized Mondo Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control LeversUltralight Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeJalco Dynamics 270 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum With Carbon Seatstays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) Ergonomic Top Shaping Short-reach DropSpecialized Expert |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) ClampSpecialized Comp-Set |
Headset size | Integrated Threadless1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Plus |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Tiagra |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 TeethShimano Tiagra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Allez Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-onShimano Tiagra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon and carbon Steerer |
Fork type | Specialized FACT |
Other Specs of Specialized Allez Elite
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy Cage With Toe Clips And StrapsComposite Body |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Alias |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zertz Insert Aluminum HeadSpecialized Pav+¬ II |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Klein provided us with the latest version of its Q-Carbon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Klein Q-Carbon Road here
- Get your Specialized Allez Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Allez Elite Road here