Triban RC520 Disc vs Specialized Allez - Shimano Claris
Both are endurance bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Specialized Allez - Shimano Claris comes out ahead (81% against 77%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The Triban RC520 Disc is £100 cheaper — £900 against £1,000.
- Weight
- The Specialized Allez - Shimano Claris is 0.9kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Side by side
| Spec | RC520 Disc | Allez - Shimano Claris |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £900 | £1,000 |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 9.6 kg |
| Frame | alloy | alloy |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 R7000 mechanical | Shimano Claris 2000 2x8 mechanical |
| Stack / reach | 1.56 | 1.56 |
| Tyre clearance | 36 mm | 35 mm |
| Lowest gear | 27 in | 29 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort | 70 | 63 |
| Speed | 24 | 38 |
| Climbing | 40 | 48 |
| Value | 81 | 88 |
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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