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2019 Specialized

Dolce

An aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$840
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetClaris
BrakesTektro Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Dolce
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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

39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Women's Endurance Geometry, women's fully manipulated tube sets, threaded bottom bracket, 1-1/8" lower bearing, 130mm spacing

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon fiber, alloy steerer/crown, Zertz inserts

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 68mm, square-taper

Stem

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

Handlebar

Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

Women's Body Geometry Myth Sport, 155mm, thin, steel rails

Seatpost

Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Claris, 8-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on

Crank

Shimano Claris R200, 46/34T

Shifters

Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed

Cassette

SunRace, 8-speed, 11-32t

Chain

KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™, 8-speed

Brakes

Front: Tektro caliper, long reach, dual-pivot, Rear: Tektro, alloy, dual-pivot

TypeTektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

Front: Axis Sport, Rear: Axis Sport

Tires

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

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