Solid bike for the money. Very stiff frame, good sprinting, responsive. Love the new wheels, virtually indestructable. Switched the saddle for a Selle Italia Flite, and Easton Carbon fiber seatpost which has dampened the ride a little. In spite of the bad experiences with the wheels, bikers should seriously consider the Allez for a good entry level road bike.
Bike is fast, although cornering can be a little more precise.
For the money, there's no beating this ride. The forks are heavy, and nothing to write home about. I swapped them out for a bladed carbon set when I purchased the ride. I recommend this upgrade highly. However, they are not so bad as some of the previous reviewers say.