Specialized Allez Comp - Shimano 105 vs Cube Attain GTC SLT: riding position?

The Specialized Allez Comp - Shimano 105 sits you more upright (1.56 stack-to-reach against 1.54). The Cube Attain GTC SLT is the more aggressive of the two — quicker if you can hold it, harder work if you cannot.

Specialized Allez Comp - Shimano 105 vs Cube Attain GTC SLT

Both are endurance bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

For a typical all-round rider the Cube Attain GTC SLT comes out ahead (79% against 76%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

Specialized

Allez Comp - Shimano 105

76% for a typical rider

£1,699 at Brand website

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Cube

Attain GTC SLT

79% for a typical rider

£1,749 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Price: The Specialized Allez Comp - Shimano 105 is £50 cheaper — £1,699 against £1,749.
Riding position: The Specialized Allez Comp - Shimano 105 sits you more upright (1.56 stack-to-reach against 1.54). The Cube Attain GTC SLT is the more aggressive of the two — quicker if you can hold it, harder work if you cannot.

Side by side

Spec	Allez Comp - Shimano 105	Attain GTC SLT
Price	£1,699	£1,749
Weight	9.1 kg	9.2 kg
Frame	alloy	carbon
Groupset	Shimano 105 R7100 2x12 mechanical	Shimano 105 R7100 mechanical
Stack / reach	1.56	1.54
Tyre clearance	35 mm	35 mm
Lowest gear	27 in	27 in
Mudguard mounts	Yes	Yes
Comfort	63	63
Speed	44	45
Climbing	59	57
Value	35	63

Neither might be the right answer

This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.

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