Specialized Dolce Womens Road Bike 2019
The Specialized Dolce Womens Road Bike 2019 is an ideal introduction to the world of road cycling or as a reliable, all-rounder.
Specifically designed for women, the A1 premium aluminium frame has women's endurance geometry, improving the stability and handling whatever the terrain, for improved comfort and confidence. Consequently, the geometry is slightly less aggressive and puts you in a more natural, upright position.
To smooth out the rough roads and dampen vibrations, Specialized have added Zertz inserts to the responsive FACT carbon fork. The Axis Sport clincher wheels come complete with Specialized Espoir Sport tyres with a 25mm width for more comfort and reduced rolling resistance.
Equipped with a reliable Shimano Claris groupset, this bike offers a wide range of gears suitable for the enthusiastic new rider looking to explore a variety of terrains.
FEATURES
- The Dolce Elite's sturdy and reliable A1 Premium Aluminium frame is built with women’s endurance. geometry and delivers two important benefits. This geometry improves stability and handling, giving you confident control when climbing and descending, while also putting you in a less aggressive and more natural ride position.
- The agile and responsive FACT carbon fork features Zertz inserts to absorb road roughness and to give you a smoother ride.
- The Shimano 2000 sub-compact crankset makes it easy to spin up hills and limits the jump in difficulty between gears.
Technical Specification
| FRAME | Specialized A1 premium aluminium, women's endurance geometry, women's fully manipulated tube sets, threaded bottom bracket, 1-1/8" lower bearing, 130mm spacing |
| FORK | Specialized FACT carbon fibre, alloy steerer/crown, Zertz inserts |
| STEM | Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| HANDLEBAR | Specialized shallow drop, 6061 alloy, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| FRONT BRAKE | Tektro caliper, long reach, dual-pivot |
| REAR BRAKE | Tektro caliper, long reach, dual-pivot |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | Shimano Claris, braze-on |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano Claris, 8-speed |
| SHIFT LEVERS | Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed |
| CASSETTE | Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-32t |
| CHAIN | KMC X8, 8-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| CRANKSET | Shimano RS200 |
| CHAINRINGS | 46/34T |
| PEDALS | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls with reflectors |
| FRONT WHEEL | Specialized Axis Sport, clincher |
| REAR WHEEL | Specialized Axis Sport, clincher |
| FRONT TYRE | Specialized Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25mm |
| REAR TYRE | Specialized Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25mm |
| SADDLE | Specialized Women's Body Geometry Myth Sport thin, steel rails, 155mm |
| SEATPOST | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
If you require any assistance please contact our Customer Care team.
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