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Specialized Dolce review

  • Price Paid:$599.00
  • User rating:
    (4.7)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 3 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"Good bike, like it and it works well for riding - which is really all I need. "kimmibear

(5)

Ease of use

Bike handles well. I haven't ridden a bike in at least 6 years and I have never been on a road bike.

(5)

Quality of Construction

At this point, I've fallen off my bike learning to use the clipless pedals quite a few times and gone down hard and I haven't had to have any repairs done. A little paint scratched, but that's it. I'm impressed with it.

(5)

Fit

It's a women's bike, so it's supposed to be designed for a woman. It fits me pretty well and I have long legs.

(4)

Comfort

Maybe it's how the bike is fit for me (and it's my first road bike) but it's a little uncomfortable on the upper body. The saddle is really comfy for long rides though, even without bike shorts.

(5)

Adjustability

Excellent. Even I can get an allen wrench and torque stuff.

(5)

Durability

Based on the same reason for quality of construction.

(5)

Value

So far so good. I got a 2007 at a reduced price b/c it was 2008. Can't complain about it at all.

(3)

Appearance

The one thing I don't like about the bike. It's a women's only bike...wish it had a more feminine design with the paint job. The bike only came in blue and black. Wish it had more color options.

(5)

Performance

Fine. Only limiter is my ability.

Strengths

Good construction, good fit.

Weakness

Not a very girly looking bike for a women's specific bike.

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  • 14 people use
  • 139 workouts logged
  • 4789.13 miles / 354.33 hours logged