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2016 Specialized

Dolce Elite

An aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with mid-range components and axis rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra
BrakesAxis Rim
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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 Elite

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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Tested: The Ultra-Capable Specialized Dolce Comp Evo

Mar 2016 · Caitlin Giddings

This affordable women’s adventure bike is built for fun on rough roads

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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

Fork

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

Headset

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

Stem

Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized Comp, short reach

Saddle

Body Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus, steel rails, 155mm

Seatpost

Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, long cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, braze-on

Crank

Shimano Tiagra, compact, 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra STI, 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-32t

Chain

KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

Brakes

Front: AXIS 1.0, Rear: AXIS 1.0

TypeAxis Rim

Wheels
Rims

Front: AXIS Classic, Rear: AXIS Classic

Tires

Front: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25mm, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25mm

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