Cannondale CAAD13 105 vs Specialized Allez Sport

195 facts in comparison

Based on 208 Reddit opinions. Close race—Allez SportSpecialized Allez Sport edges ahead.

208 opinions

Allez Sport leads by 1pts

CAAD13 105

81%

B+

Based on

158 Redditors

Cannondale CAAD13 105

~$36.99

92 opinions

tldr; The aluminum road king. Race-worthy, incredible value.

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Reddit's Pick

82%

B+

Based on

262 Redditors

Winner

Specialized Allez Sport

~$34.98

116 opinions

tldr; Entry road racing. Sporty geometry, solid build.

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⭐RID

⚡COM

🔧FRA

📐FIT

⭐VER

Points

Score by Category

Ride Quality

100%—

Components

50%33%

Frame Quality

86%100%

Fit & Sizing

100%100%

Versatility

—100%

Why is Specialized Allez Sport better than Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Higher Reddit score (82% vs 81%)
Better parts availability (100% vs 33%)
Better durability (50% vs 33%)
Better frame (100% vs 86%)
Better aggressiveness (100% vs 50%)
Road racing
Entry level
Sporty

Based on 420 Reddit opinions

Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the Allez SportSpecialized Allez Sport

Winning by 1 points (82% vs 81%)

Better parts availability

Better durability

Better frame

High confidence (420 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 420 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

CAAD13 105

8.1/10

158 mentions

Allez Sport

8.2/10

262 mentions

FRAME

CAAD13 1058.6/10

Allez Sport10.0/10

GEOMETRY

CAAD13 1056.0/10

Allez Sport5.0/10

WEIGHT

CAAD13 10510.0/10

Allez Sport10.0/10

SPEED

CAAD13 10510.0/10

Allez Sport10.0/10

COMFORT

CAAD13 1054.3/10

Allez Sport4.4/10

VALUE

CAAD13 1059.1/10

Allez Sport6.2/10

⚔️

Head to Head

Topic	CAAD13 105	Allez Sport
Frame	86%	100%
Geometry	60%	50%
Weight	100%	100%
Speed	100%	100%
Comfort	43%	44%
Value	91%	62%
Groupset	100%	100%
Maintenance	100%	100%
Frame Quality	100%	N/A
Bottom Bracket	0%	N/A
Build Quality	100%	100%
Coolness	100%	N/A
Stiffness	100%	N/A
Aerodynamics	100%	100%
Frame Condition	0%	N/A
Aesthetics	67%	N/A
Availability	0%	N/A
Price	33%	33%
Durability	33%	50%
Fit	100%	100%
Design	100%	N/A
Age	0%	0%
Reputation	100%	100%
Components	50%	33%
Fun	100%	N/A
Gearing	100%	100%
Cost	100%	N/A
Standards	0%	N/A
Condition	100%	100%
Parts Availability	33%	100%
Upgradability	100%	100%
Responsiveness	100%	N/A
Tires	0%	0%
Grip	100%	N/A
Feel	100%	N/A
Brakes	50%	33%
Handling	100%	100%
Appearance	50%	50%
Tire Clearance	100%	0%
Drivetrain	100%	100%
Ride Quality	100%	N/A
Frame Reliability	100%	N/A
Specifications	100%	N/A
User Friendliness	100%	N/A
Value Retention	100%	N/A
Paint	0%	N/A
Upgrade Potential	100%	N/A
Aggressiveness	50%	100%
Reliability	N/A	100%
Modernity	N/A	0%
Performance	N/A	83%
Frame Material	N/A	50%
Versatility	N/A	100%
Popularity	N/A	100%
Endurance	N/A	100%
Shifting	N/A	0%
Seat	N/A	0%
Steering Geometry	N/A	100%
Crank Length	N/A	100%
Size Range	N/A	100%
Saddle	N/A	100%
Wheels	N/A	25%
Frame Integrity	N/A	0%
Shifters	N/A	0%
Affordability	N/A	100%
Use Case	N/A	100%
Front Derailleur	N/A	0%
Group	N/A	100%
Repairability	N/A	100%
Groupset Conversion	N/A	0%
Safety	N/A	0%
Braking	N/A	100%
Fork	N/A	50%
Theft Deterrence	N/A	100%
Customer Service	N/A	100%
Quality Control	N/A	100%
Suitability	N/A	100%
Tyre Clearance	N/A	100%

Category Wins

CAAD13 105: 21|Allez Sport: 26

Head to Head

CAAD13 105: 21|Allez Sport: 26

FrameAllez Sport

CAAD13 10586%

Allez Sport100%

GeometryCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10560%

Allez Sport50%

Weight

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

Speed

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

Comfort

CAAD13 10543%

Allez Sport44%

ValueCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10591%

Allez Sport62%

Groupset

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

Maintenance

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

Frame QualityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

Bottom Bracket

CAAD13 1050%

Allez SportN/A

Build Quality

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

CoolnessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

StiffnessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

Aerodynamics

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

Frame Condition

CAAD13 1050%

Allez SportN/A

AestheticsCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10567%

Allez SportN/A

Availability

CAAD13 1050%

Allez SportN/A

Price

CAAD13 10533%

Allez Sport33%

DurabilityAllez Sport

CAAD13 10533%

Allez Sport50%

Fit

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

DesignCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

Age

CAAD13 1050%

Allez Sport0%

Reputation

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

ComponentsCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10550%

Allez Sport33%

FunCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

Gearing

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

CostCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

Standards

CAAD13 1050%

Allez SportN/A

Condition

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

Parts AvailabilityAllez Sport

CAAD13 10533%

Allez Sport100%

Upgradability

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

ResponsivenessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

Tires

CAAD13 1050%

Allez Sport0%

GripCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

FeelCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

BrakesCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10550%

Allez Sport33%

Handling

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

Appearance

CAAD13 10550%

Allez Sport50%

Tire ClearanceCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport0%

Drivetrain

CAAD13 105100%

Allez Sport100%

Ride QualityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

Frame ReliabilityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

SpecificationsCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

User FriendlinessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

Value RetentionCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

Paint

CAAD13 1050%

Allez SportN/A

Upgrade PotentialCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Allez SportN/A

AggressivenessAllez Sport

CAAD13 10550%

Allez Sport100%

ReliabilityAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

Modernity

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport0%

PerformanceAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport83%

Frame MaterialAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport50%

VersatilityAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

PopularityAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

EnduranceAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

Shifting

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport0%

Seat

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport0%

Steering GeometryAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

Crank LengthAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

Size RangeAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

SaddleAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

WheelsAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport25%

Frame Integrity

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport0%

Shifters

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport0%

AffordabilityAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

Use CaseAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

Front Derailleur

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport0%

GroupAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

RepairabilityAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

Groupset Conversion

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport0%

Safety

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport0%

BrakingAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

ForkAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport50%

Theft DeterrenceAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

Customer ServiceAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

Quality ControlAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

SuitabilityAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

Tyre ClearanceAllez Sport

CAAD13 105N/A

Allez Sport100%

CAAD13 105

81%

82%

Allez Sport

CAAD13 10581%

Allez Sport82%

Close race - Allez Sport edges ahead by 1 points

Key Specs

Spec	Cannondale CAAD13 105	Specialized Allez Sport
Frame Material	SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SAVE	E5 Premium Aluminum
Fork	CAAD13 Full Carbon, SAVE	—
Drivetrain	Shimano 105 11-speed mechanical	Shimano Sora
Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors	Tektro mechanical disc brakes
Wheel Size	700c	—

Key Highlights

Cannondale CAAD13 105

🏆 Alu road king

🏁 Race worthy

⚙️ Shimano 105

💰 Great value

Specialized Allez SportWinner

🏁 Road racing

💰 Entry level

⚡ Sporty

👍 Solid build

Topic Battles

CAAD13 105: 2|Tied: 1|Allez Sport: 2

⭐Ride Quality

CAAD13 105 wins

CAAD13 105

100%

Allez Sport

—

⚡Components

CAAD13 105 wins

CAAD13 105

50%

Allez Sport

33%

🔧Frame Quality

Allez Sport wins

CAAD13 105

86%

Allez Sport

100%

📐Fit & Sizing

CAAD13 105

100%

Allez Sport

100%

⭐Versatility

Allez Sport wins

CAAD13 105

—

Allez Sport

100%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Specialized Allez Sport

Best Praise

+22 pts

“If this is your first bike, then go with the Allez, that way you have a local shop to support you, make sure that you buy the right size, do at least a preliminary bike fit and support you with any issues. I would not recommend anyone buying their first proper bike to go the "bike in a box" route, despite how tempting the savings are.”

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Top Criticism

+9 pts

“It’s reasonable because these bikes sell for more than they’re worth. Realistically this is a 500.00 bike, but there no such thing as a 500.00 disc brake Allez or CAAD anymore”

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Cannondale CAAD13 105

Best Praise

+8 pts

“That Cannondale has a better and more expensive groupset. Both frames are alloy. I’d go with the Cannondale. What is much more important here is the sizing difference. One is a small, and the other is a 56cm which is a medium. Don’t buy a bike that won’t fit you. Research sizing on the internet.”

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Top Criticism

+5 pts

“I would skip the Cannondale because it is an early disc brake bike using post mount. I would rather have a really good rim brake bike or a fully modern flat mount disc brake with thru axles.”

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Sentiment Over Time

CAAD13 105

Allez Sport

📈Historical Price Data

Cannondale CAAD13 105

Specialized Allez Sport

Cannondale CAAD13 105

All-time low: $36.98(2025-09)

Specialized Allez Sport

All-time low!

Which is Better?

Too Close to Call

Both products have nearly identical approval ratings (82% vs 81%). Choose based on your specific needs and preferences.

Why Allez Sport

🏁 Road racing
💰 Entry level
⚡ Sporty
More discussed (262 vs 158)

Why CAAD13 105

Better Value for Money (91% vs 62%)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

37%Positive

Positive

37%

Neutral

56%

Negative

Based on 262 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

48%Positive

Positive

48%

Neutral

42%

Negative

10%

Based on 158 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Cannondale CAAD13 105	Specialized Allez Sport
Frame Material	SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SAVE	E5 Premium Aluminum
Fork	CAAD13 Full Carbon, SAVE	—
Drivetrain	Shimano 105 11-speed mechanical	Shimano Sora
Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors	Tektro mechanical disc brakes
Wheel Size	700c	—
Tire Clearance	Up to 30mm	Up to 35mm
Brand	UFDTHCJH	Juscycling
Manufacturer	UFDTHCJH	Juscycling
Color	C/Blue	Black
Weight	2.20462262 pounds	0.0440924524 Pounds
Height	0.393700787 Inches	—
Fork Material	—	FACT Carbon

Feature Checklist

CAAD13 105: 6|Allez Sport: 2

Feature	CAAD13 105	Allez Sport
Solid build
【Suitable bicycle models】: Bicycle seat for Cannondale Caad13 105 CAAD5 CAAD8 CAADX Catalyst Cujo Dave F28. This wide gel bicycle seat cushion is designed to fit most standard saddles. Upgrade your saddle with an easy-to-install cover that stays secure.
【Extra Soft & Comfortable】: Our bike seat cushion for men and women is filled with thick gel padding and memory foam, providing superior comfort for long rides. This material blend ensures a soft and supportive ride, whether you're on a short city commute or a long - distance cycling adventure.
【Breathable & Sweat-Resistant】: The bike seat cushion cover with breathable Lycra fabric keeps you cool and dry, reducing friction and sweat buildup. ventilation groove in the middle. This design ensures that your buttocks stay comfortable even during intense cycling sessions.
【Ergonomic design】: Ride Longer Without Pain – Say goodbye to saddle soreness and numbness. Our ergonomic bicycle seat cushion helps reduce hip pain, tailbone discomfort, and improves endurance for fitness training, commuting, or casual rides.
Fits many SPECIALIZED frames as listed below
Alu road king
Race worthy

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Cannondale CAAD13 105	Specialized Allez Sport
Reddit Score	81%	82%
Mentions	158	262
Sentiment	+ 76- 16	+ 97- 19

Where to Buy

Cannondale CAAD13 105

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All-time low was $36.98 on 2025-09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Specialized Allez Sport or Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Based on 420 Reddit comments, Specialized Allez Sport has a slight edge with 82% positive sentiment vs Cannondale CAAD13 105's 81%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.

Should I buy Specialized Allez Sport or Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Both have similar approval ratings (82% vs 81%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.

What do Redditors love about Specialized Allez Sport?

Reddit users highlight: Road racing. Entry level. Sporty. With 262 mentions and 82% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Reddit users highlight: Alu road king. Race worthy. Shimano 105. With 158 mentions and 81% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 420 Reddit comments: 262 about Specialized Allez Sport and 158 about Cannondale CAAD13 105. Data was sourced from Which Bike community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

208 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 7/11/2026

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