For Sale Specialized FIRST CARBON BICYCLE! 1988 Specialized Allez Epic.

[james_from_stoke]

But let's not forget, all you need is 2 desperate buyers and a dash of rarity.
That specialized allez cost more than £1500 in real terms when it was new.View attachment 851761View attachment 851762
It's not the same model, but with campag it's costing $5000 at modern prices

Thanks for sharing this! It's fascinating to see how the way people talk about bikes has changed, and how the characteristics that people value has gradually changed over time.
It's also a nice reminder of how much you actually get for your money these days - 5k gets you a damn good bike compared to this... Still on of the best-looking bikes out there though...

 

[bikeworkshop]

View attachment 852649

But along with needing a tricolore rear derailleur, it looks like
a) you're running tubs
b) you need new ones!
Either i'm wrong or that's another £100 up the spout
Totally agreeits a great looking bike!
The one we sold i bought for £300, stashed it in the basement for a decade in the belief it would increase in value, then sold it for£450, covering inflation and little else in a decade