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    Category
    Endurance
    2.8
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Tektro Rim
    Claris
    Drivetrain
    2 × 8
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Dolce Compact is an aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Dolce Compact
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    Gear Range

    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)

    33 mph

    Dolce Compact

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth welded, women's endurance geometry, 1-1/8"" integrated headset, rack eyelets

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Cr-Mo axle, 68mm x 113mm

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Alloy, CP bolt,12-degree, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    Specialized Women's Comp, alloy, shallow drop

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Women's Riva, 155mm

    Seatpost

    New Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 2300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 2300

    Crank

    Shimano 2300 compact

    Shifters

    Shimano 2300 STI

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 13-26t

    Chain

    KMC Z-51 nickel plate

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro forged alloy, dual Teflon pivot, Rear: Tektro forged alloy, dual Teflon pivot

    TypeTektro Rim

    Brake Levers

    Secondary brake lever

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex S480, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless 14g

    Front Hub

    Forged aluminum, sealed bearing, QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Forged aluminum, double-sealed, cassette, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x25c, Rear: Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x25c

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