Hagens Berman Axeon’s Specialized Allez Sprint Comp gallery Aluminium still king for Axel Merckx's Pro Continental outfit Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Whatsapp Share on Reddit Email to a friend By Josh Evans Published: May 3, 2018 at 9:00 am Hagens Berman Axeon’s Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Pat Malach/Immediate Media The frame’s gear cable guides are redundant when running a wireless electronic groupset Pat Malach/Immediate Media A look at the SRAM Red eTap wireless electronic rear derailleur Pat Malach/Immediate Media SRAM Red eTap components include batteries for each component and so are more bulky than some other electronic shifters Pat Malach/Immediate Media The bike also runs brakes from the SRAM Red line-up Pat Malach/Immediate Media Here you can see the welding of the aluminium tubes Pat Malach/Immediate Media Specialized dubs the welding as D’Aluisio Smartweld Sprint Technology after Specialized’s long-time design engineer Pat Malach/Immediate Media While the frame is aluminium, Specialized pairs the Allez with carbon forks Pat Malach/Immediate Media The team runs Zipp 454 NSW wheels with biomimicry technology Pat Malach/Immediate Media Hagens Berman Axeon run cockpit components from Zipp and Wahoo Elemnt Bolt computers Pat Malach/Immediate Media Young American Sean Bennett made top-tens at Gent-Wevelgem and Tour of Flanders U23 races earlier this season Pat Malach/Immediate Media The frame features an orange/yellow fade paint design Pat Malach/Immediate Media A look at the cassette and rear-end of the drivetrain Pat Malach/Immediate Media The SRAM Red crankset is equipped with a Quarq power meter Pat Malach/Immediate Media Alongside the carbon forks, the frame also uses a proprietary carbon seatpost from the Venge frameset Pat Malach/Immediate Media Bold decals from Specialized and Zipp standout on the bike Pat Malach/Immediate Media A closer look at the SRAM Red eTap levers Pat Malach/Immediate Media