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***** FOR SALE *****
SPECIALIZED DOLCE `ELITE` “U.S.A IMPORT” WOMEN’S / LADIES ROAD BIKE
ALUMINIUM COLUMBUS SLX E5 FRAME (WITH CARBON STAYS)
CARBON FIBRE FORKS
44` FRAME ( X – SMALL ) – SUIT SIZE 4`8 – 5`0
This is another bike from our excellent range of women’s road bikes.
The Specialized Dolce ‘Elite’ is one of our best sellers within the Dolce range as there all types of spec’s and frame quality within the series. The earlier ‘Elite’ and ‘Comp’ models featured an excellent quality aluminium frame that was made of ‘better’ Columbus tubing with the top of the range models having a carbon rear end with Zertz elastomers. All models came with comfortable carbon forks some of which were also fitted with the Zertz elastomers – which essentially offer suspension qualities.
The more recent Specialized’s DO NOT come with this frameset, but with poorer A1 aluminium tubing and no carbon stays.
This particular bike is extremely unique as it was bought in the USA and then Imported into the UK. Subsequently, it has a different spec to the UK models but still features the excellent SLX alloy tubing.
We can only describe this bike in absolutely fantastic condition. It has barely been used and the only mileage it has really done it in it’s journey over from America – in a plane! The owner purchased the bike for his partner who only used it a handful of times. When we originally acquired this bike it had the original bar tape and tyres still on the bike. This can be highlighted by the lack of any corrosion on the brake / gear levers as well as their being NO wear on the chainset.
In order to give the bike greater kerb appeal we have given the bike a light refurbishment as well as upgrading it in a few areas.
We have upgraded the bike with a replacement saddle and tyres as well as fitting it with new bar tape. In order to enhance the look of the bike we have colour co-ordinated all of the parts too thus giving the bike a fresh look.
The bike is fitted with a great spec, offering an almost full Shimano Tiagra groupset. We have upgraded the brake calipers to Shimano Sora brakes to match the rest of the components which gives the bike a better feel. With the introduction of better, and more modern, tyres the whole bike is now a much better package than a newer model.
The bike would probably suit a novice or a complete beginner as it has a wide range of gears, it has a triple compact chainset, thus having enough gears for the flats and the hills. The bike is a lot lighter than some of the more modern models as it has a such good quality frame. Now that the bike has been refurbished it has masses of kerb appeal.
THE SPEC IS AS FOLLOWS;
E 5 Columbus SLX Aluminium Frame (with carbon stays)
Carbon Fibre Forks (with Zertz elastomers)
Shimano Tiagra Triple Chainset
Shimano Tiagra 27 Speed STI gearing
Shimano Tiagra Front Mech
Shimano Tiagra Rear Mech
** UPGRADED / Shimano Sora Brake Calipers
Mavic CXP 22 Factory wheels – with Specialized Stout hubs
Specialized Comp Handlebars / Stem / Seatpost
** UPGRADED / Specialized Riva Women’s specific saddle
* UPGRADED / Vredestein Duo Comp 23` tyres
** UPGRADED / BRAND NEW Bar Tape
VIEWING IS RECOMMENDED TO APPRECIATE THE BIKE.
THE BIKE IS IN FABULOUS CONDITION AND WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT FOR SOMEONE LOOKING FOR AN UPGRADE OVER THEIR VERY FIRST BIKE OR AS AN INTRODUCTION TO ROAD CYCLING. IT IS LIGHT AND RIDES SUPERBLY.
IT REPRESENTS GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY.
RRP – £1200+
BG Bikes Price – £695
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