Alchemy vs Allied

[njyeti]

Hi, after many mass production bikes (Cannondale, Felt, etc.) I'm leaning towards either the Alchemy Atlas or Allied Alfa Disc for something different. As I can't test ride either, I'm having a difficult time deciding as the builds are also the same.

Has anyone ridden both or at the least- have opinions on either?

Thanks!

[false_Aest]

Argonaut.
Crumpton

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[FlashUNC]

Neither. Gaulzetti Pavaix.

[bicycletricycle]

Ernesto says that Colnago is the best

[Hellgate]

Huffy

Murray


I'll get my coat...

[prototoast]

Between just the two, Alchemy bikes are tube-to-tube construction and can be made with custom geometry. Allied are molded and only come in stock geometry. Between the two, I'd go with Alchemy, but for custom carbon, some of the other options suggested in this thread are worth considering.

[Blue Jays]

If narrowed to those two brands...you could plan a mini-vacation to a city that has both of their retailers for true comparison.

[XXtwindad]

Alchemy (Joel) has fantastic customer service.

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by prototoast

Between just the two, Alchemy bikes are tube-to-tube construction and can be made with custom geometry. Allied are molded and only come in stock geometry. Between the two, I'd go with Alchemy, but for custom carbon, some of the other options suggested in this thread are worth considering.

And this guy makes some killer carbon frames too!

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by false_Aest

Argonaut.
Crumpton

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FTFY


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I of course would also choose an Argonaut or Crumpton, funds permitting - actually, I'd get a Holland HC.....

[Clean39T]

Seriously though, the Allied I had was exceptional - and I love that they make their own forks in house, which I don't believe Alchemy does.

Behold:

[Andy sti]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

FTFY


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I of course would also choose an Argonaut or Crumpton, funds permitting

Umm, didn’t you have an Argonaut for a day or two?

[Lanternrouge]

A Holland even over a Crumpton? I do note that I get bike envy when I see a Holland carbon even when I’m on a Sarto or Parlee.

Originally Posted by Clean39T

FTFY


I of course would also choose an Argonaut or Crumpton, funds permitting - actually, I'd get a Holland HC.....

[Mustangski]

Originally Posted by prototoast

Between just the two, Alchemy bikes are tube-to-tube construction and can be made with custom geometry. Allied are molded and only come in stock geometry. Between the two, I'd go with Alchemy, but for custom carbon, some of the other options suggested in this thread are worth considering.

I believe Allied used to offer custom geometry with the Echo, however I don't see it on their website anymore.

I've had a thing for the red fade paint on the Allied for a while now, however I've never ridden one so can't comment on the ride quality.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by Lanternrouge

A Holland even over a Crumpton? I do note that I get bike envy when I see a Holland carbon even when I’m on a Sarto or Parlee.

Yes, for the Mike Lopez fork and history of Bill's building - nothing against Crumpton, just a personal preference.