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2009 Specialized

Dolce Elite Compact

An aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetTiagra
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

Dolce Elite Compact

39 mph

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Dolce E5 Manipulated Alloy, smooth weld Designs for Women compact design, FACT carbon seatstays w/ Zertz inserts

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon, carbon fiber legs, alloy steerer and crown w/ Zertz inserts

Bottom Bracket

Shimano FC-4500

Headset

Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone with one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers

Stem

Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Specialized Womens, 2014 alloy, short-reach drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry Lithia Women's, tuned density foam w/ gel padding, 143mm width

Seatpost

Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, short cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull

Crank

Shimano Tiagra

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed, 12-25t

Chain

Shimano HG73, 9-speed

Brakes

Front: Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads, Rear: Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible

Wheels
Rims

Mavic CXP22 rim, alloy triple-wall, machined sidewalls, 32h

Spokes

Stainless 14g

Front Hub

Specialized forged alloy, 32h, sealed ball bearings, QR

Rear Hub

Specialized forged alloy, 32h, double sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR

Tires

Front: Specialized All Condition Sport, 700x23c 60TPI w/ Flak Jacket, Rear: Specialized All Condition Sport, 700x23c 60TPI w/ Flak Jacket

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Last updated July 9

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