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    Category
    Endurance
    3.0
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Tektro 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 tektro rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Dolce Elite 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)

    36 mph

    Dolce Elite Compact

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Dolce A1 Premium aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld women's compact design, integrated headset

    Fork

    Dolce carbon, alloy crown, carbon steerer, Zertz inserts

    Bottom Bracket

    With Crankset

    Headset

    Cage bearings integrated HS. w/ 20mm cone spacer and 20mm of flat spacers w/ top cap

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Specialized Women's Comp Ergo, 6061 alloy

    Saddle

    Body Geometry women's Lithia w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Seatpost

    Carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra

    Crank

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra STI, flight deck compatible

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 12-25t

    Chain

    HG-73

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot w/ cartridge pads, Rear: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot w/ cartridge pads

    TypeTektro Rim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Tiagra STI, flight deck compatible

    Wheels
    Rims

    Mavic CXP-22 N, aluminum triple-wall, sleeve joint, CNC machined sidewalls

    Spokes

    Stainless 14g

    Front Hub

    Forged alloy, sealed, 28h for J bend round spokes

    Rear Hub

    Forged alloy, sealed, cassette, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized All Condition Pro II, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection, Rear: Specialized All Condition Pro II, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection

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