2016 Specialized

Dolce Comp

An aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, FSA
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)

39 mph

Dolce Comp

39 mph

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Reviews
Cycling Weekly
Specialized Dolce

Mar 2017 · Hannah Bussey

The good-looking, women's-specific Specialized Dolce is a great entry-level option for riders looking to embark on their love affair with road cycling

Highs
  • Great frameset

  • Shallow-drop bars

  • Women's-specific components

  • Price

Lows
  • Only eight speed (16 gears in total)

  • Wide gaps in gear changes

  • Some low-spec components

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road.cc
Specialized Dolce Sport

Jul 2016 · Laura Laker

Very decent entry-level, beginner-friendly road bike that's smooth, manoeuvrable and fun to ride

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Bicycling
First Look: 2016 Specialized Dolce Comp Evo

Dec 2015 · The Editors of Bicycling

This aluminum women's endurance bike is designed for use both on- and off-road

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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, Women's Endurance Geometry, women's fully-manipulated tube sets w/ smooth welds, Zertz, 1-1/8"" lower bearing

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon, Zertz, full monocoque, for 1-1/8"" bearings

Bottom Bracket

BB30, press-fit

Headset

1-1/8"", integrated sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm spacers

Stem

Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized Comp, short reach

Saddle

Body Geometry Women's Riva Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm

Seatpost

Specialized CG-R, FACT carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105, 11-speed, long cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105, 11-speed

Crank

FSA Gossamer Pro, BB30, compact, 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano 105 STI, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-32t

Chain

KMC X11, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

Brakes

Front: AXIS 2.0, Rear: AXIS 2.0

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Front: AXIS 1.0, Rear: AXIS 1.0

Tires

Front: Specialized Espoir Elite, 60TPI, folding bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25mm, Rear: Specialized Espoir Elite, 60TPI, folding bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25mm

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