Specialized Dolce Elite EQ Womens Road Bike 2014

Specialized Dolce Elite EQ Womens Road Bike 2014

Specialized have a long history in producing high performance women’s specific road bikes. The key word here is ‘specific’, many manufacturers claim their road bikes are for women but are really nothing more than slightly altered men’s bikes. This is where Specialized is different, producing a specially engineered design, aimed squarely at the female rider. Higher top end than men’s bikes, precise geometry and finishing kit ideally suited to producing one the finest women’s specific all round road bikes on the market. Say hello to the Specialized Dolce Elite EQ Womens Road Bike for 2014.

Woman Endurance Geometry has been extensively tested and developed to create the top of the range model in the Dolce range. Constructed using the light, stiff, comfortable A1 Premium Aluminium Specialized in renowned for. This material produces a bike ideal for racing, sportives or just all day riding.

A Specialized Carbon monocoque Zertz fork has been used to produce a ride with direct steering, comfort and pin sharp handling. The Zertz inserts have also been used in the hydroformed seatstays and rear triangle, to dampen road vibrations and soak up rough terrain.

Specialized are offering a real complete riding package with two complimentary, colour matching Zee bottle cages and a Mini Wedgie Seatpack to store all your essential tools in, meaning all you need to do is get your kit on and get riding.

So we now know this is a highly competent womens road bike, it would be a shame not to do it justice with an equally competent finishing kit. Specialized have delivered on this, with a solid, reliable Shimano Tiagra groupset throughout. A triple chainset gives you plenty of options whatever the gradient or direction of the wind and 10 speed gearing, providing touch of the button precision shifting.

An Axis Classic wheelset provides a lightweight, attractive and highly durable set of hoops, rolling well and responsive for changes in pace.

These bulletproof wheels have been paired up with an equally solid, responsive set of tyres. Specialized Specialized Espoir Sport tyres, durable and provide a low rolling resistance.

Women’s specific needs are catered for with a light, stiff and ergonomically designed set of handlebars paired with an equally competent stem and carbon seat post, all created by Specialized’s in house team.

Comfort and lightweight go hand in hand with the Body Geometry Rive Sport women’s saddle, which is stiff, durable and looks great with Specialized graphics.

Available in a range of sizes

In a black, white and red colour scheme Stylish, timeless and very cool. A great all day, do anything, women’s specific road bike, which is equally as happy riding to the café on a Sunday morning with friends.

Image shown for representation of colour way only, specification subject to change at any time. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified.

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