Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tiagra, Sora -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Dolce A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, Designs for Women compact design, integrated headset, hourglass speedstays
Suspension Fork
Specialized FACT carbon, carbon fiber legs, alloy steerer and crown
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Sora, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed, 12-25t
Crank
Sugino Double
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68mm x 113mm
Chain
Shimano HG73, 9-speed
Pedals
Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized forged alloy, 32 hole, sealed ball bearings, QR
Rear Hub
Specialized forged alloy, 32 hole, double sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR
Rims
Alex S500, sleeve joint, CNC sidewalls, 32 hole
Spokes
Stainless 14g
Tires
Specialized All Condition Sport, 700x23c 60TPI w/ Flak Jacket
Brakes
Brakes
Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ standard pads
Brake Levers
Shimano Sora, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Cockpit
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
Headset
Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone with one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Lithia Women's, tuned density foam w/ gel padding, 143mm width
Seatpost
Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 56cm | 54cm | 51cm | 48cm | 44cm |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 0.912 mm | 0.894 mm | 0.869 mm | 0.85 mm | 0.806 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 264 mm | 264 mm | 264 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm |
| Stack | 500 mm | 480 mm | 450 mm | 430 mm | 400 mm |
| Reach | 548 mm | 537 mm | 518 mm | 506 mm | 496 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 59 ° | 59 ° | 59 ° | 62 ° | 66 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 417 mm | 415 mm | 415 mm | 415 mm | 412 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 172.5 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 420 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 380 mm | 380 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 100 mm | 100 mm | mm | mm | mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Dolce Compact belongs to the Specialized Dolce model. There are 55 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2009 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Endurance bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Endurance bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2346$. However, you could also get a good Endurance bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels
The wheels on Dolce Compact are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Dolce Compact has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.