Reviewed: Opus Allegro 1

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Lab data: 18.3/20 (0.94mm head tube deflection; 0.58mm BB deflection)Build: 12/15Comfort: 9.8/15Value: 12.5/15Handling: 10.5/15Pedaling response: 12.2/15Aesthetics: 3.5/5

Overall: 78.8/100

The Allegro comes built with 28-millimeter tires, and you’ll need them to take some of the sting out of a surprisingly stiff rear end that’s reminiscent of old loop-tail BMX bikes. In fact, the Allegro is full of surprises: Billed as an endurance bike, it accelerates almost like a racer at high speeds, where it is a capable contender.

Our lab found the head tube to be one of the least stiff we’ve tested, though, which leads to some imprecise steering out of the saddle. That’s not too surprising, …

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