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2019 Specialized

Dolce Elite

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

$1,350
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesAxis Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Dolce Elite
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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)

38 mph

Dolce Elite

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 StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

Included w/ crankset

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 105 R7000 GS, medium cage, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano R7000, clamp-on

Crank

Praxis Alba M30, PF30, 48/32T

Shifters

Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed, 11-32t

Chain

KMC X10 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Axis 1.0 caliper, Rear: Axis 1.0 caliper

TypeAxis Rim

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h, Rear: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

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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