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    Dolce Elite Compact2009 Specialized
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    MSRP
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    Category
    		Endurance
    3.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Rim
    		Tiagra
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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

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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)

    36 mph

    Dolce Elite Compact

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Dolce Elite Compact2009 Specialized
    Frame

    Dolce E5 Manipulated Alloy, smooth weld Designs for Women compact design, FACT carbon seatstays w/ Zertz inserts

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon, carbon fiber legs, alloy steerer and crown w/ Zertz inserts

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano FC-4500

    Headset

    Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone with one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers

    Stem

    Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized Womens, 2014 alloy, short-reach drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Lithia Women's, tuned density foam w/ gel padding, 143mm width

    Seatpost

    Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra, short cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull

    Crank

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible

    Cassette

    Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed, 12-25t

    Chain

    Shimano HG73, 9-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads, Rear: Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads

    Type: Rim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible

    Wheels
    Rims

    Mavic CXP22 rim, alloy triple-wall, machined sidewalls, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless 14g

    Front Hub

    Specialized forged alloy, 32h, sealed ball bearings, QR

    Rear Hub

    Specialized forged alloy, 32h, double sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR

    Tires

    Front: Specialized All Condition Sport, 700x23c 60TPI w/ Flak Jacket, Rear: Specialized All Condition Sport, 700x23c 60TPI w/ Flak Jacket

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