Specialized Dolce Elite gear reviews

I have owned two other specialized, both MT bikes if this is as good as those then I will be really happy in the long run

A great woman specific bike if you don't want to pay the money for the carbon Ruby model. All my bikes have been Specialized and I feel like I will stick with them - they build a great bike.

I rode this bike on a 100 mile century ride and my butt was not the least bit sore!!! I only had on low padding shorts, too. So, this seat is just ideal for women! I received so many compliments on my bike-I LOVE IT! I added clipless pedals/shoes....

I'd say this is a great entry-level bike for the beginner triathlete who isn't totally sure they want to initially invest in a triathlon-specific bike. It's been great out on the open road with other cyclists, and has done me well in triathlon competition also, so it's proved to be very versatile. My only gripe is that it's probably not the best bike for trying to focus on one sport or the other (cycling or triathlons), and I feel like I'll be ready to upgrade to a tri-bike sooner than I was hoping. I'll definitely keep this bike around for my "cycling" rides, but I'll probably want something triathlon specific in the next year or so. In sum, I'd say if you want a versatile bike that is good for both cycling and triathlons (maybe you haven't made your mind up about the whole triathlon thing), then this is an excellent choice. But if you're pretty sure you're going to target the majority of your training specifically at triathlons, then just bite the bullet and buy a tri-bike.

I love specialized bikes!

I have loved this bike from day 1. I have clip on aerobars and with the shorter top tube, it's really quite comfy as a tri bike.

I'm happy with this bike. It was in my price range, and while the color wouldn't be my first choice, it fits like a glove and I'm having a great time riding it.

This has been an excellent bike for the sprint and olympic distances I've done. If I up the mileage, I may look into the record of it's performance at longer distances.