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2016 Specialized

Dolce

An aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetClaris
BrakesTektro Rim
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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)

63 km/h

Dolce

62 km/h

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Women's Endurance Geometry, women's fully-manipulated tube sets, 1-1/8"" lower bearing

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon, alloy steerer/crown, Zertz

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Octalink spline

Headset

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

Stem

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

Handlebar

Specialized Comp, short reach

Saddle

Body Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus, steel rails, 155mm

Seatpost

Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

Type: Rigid

Pedals

Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Claris 2400

Front Derailleur

Shimano Claris 2400, braze-on

Crank

Shimano Claris, 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano Claris 2400 STI

Cassette

Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-32t

Chain

KMC Z7, 8-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

Brakes

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

Type: Tektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

Front: AXIS Classic, Rear: AXIS Classic

Tires

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

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