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Specialized Dolce Elite

The Specialized Dolce Elite is a mid-model in in Specialized's line of Dolce road bikes, which are designed specifically for female riders. The smooth-welded women's A1 Premium Aluminum frame has recreational geometry for a lightweight and confident ride. The women's specific saddle has generous padding for all-day comfort and ergonomic aluminum women's handlebars with short reach and short drop give a natural and comfortable riding position. The adjustable 4-position stem with 31.8mm bar clamp gives strength and versatile positioning while the Ultralight FACT carbon/alloy fork provides laser-accurate steering with Zertz inserts to drown out bumps. The Specialized Dolce Elite is available in Silver/White with a long cage rear derailleur as the Dolce Elite Triple or with a short cage rear derailleur as the Dolce Elite Compact.

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Specialized Dolce Elite
MSRP $1,200.00
Release date September, 2009
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  • Dolce Elite Triple - Long cage rear derailleur
  • Dolce Elite Compact - Short cage rear derailleur

Specifications

  • 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
  • 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
  • HANDLEBARS: Specialized Women's Comp Ergo, 6061 alloy
  • TAPE: Specialized S-Wrap, cork ribbon w/ 2.5 gel pads
  • FRONT BRAKE: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot w/ cartridge pads
  • REAR BRAKE: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot w/ cartridge pads
  • BRAKE LEVERS: Shimano Tiagra STI, flight deck compatible
  • FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Tiagra
  • REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Tiagra
  • SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano Tiagra STI, flight deck compatible
  • CASSETTE: Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 12-25t
  • CHAIN: HG-73
  • CRANKSET: Shimano Tiagra
  • CHAINRINGS:
    • Dolce Elite Triple - 50 x 39 x 30T
    • Dolce Elite Compact - 50 x 34T
  • BOTTOM BRACKET: With Crankset
  • RIMS:
    • Dolce Elite Triple - Mavic CXP-22 S, aluminum triple-wall, sleeve joint, CNC machined sidewalls, w/ eyelets
    • Dolce Elite Compact - Mavic CXP-22 N, aluminum triple-wall, sleeve joint, CNC machined sidewalls
  • FRONT HUB: Forged alloy, sealed, 28h for J bend round spokes
  • REAR HUB: Forged alloy, sealed, cassette, QR, 32h
  • SPOKES: Stainless 14g
  • FRONT TIRE: Specialized All Condition Pro II, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection
  • REAR TIRE: Specialized All Condition Pro II, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection
  • INNER TUBES: Standard presta valve
  • SADDLE: Body Geometry women's Lithia w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails
  • SEATPOST: Carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
  • SEAT BINDER: Alloy, 31.8mm
  • NOTES: Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual

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