I was really kind of disappointed in the choices in the Dolce line... I really wanted to go Specialized. The BD is less than 2 miles from my house... I'm there a lot (clinics, accessories, advice, etc) but seeing the Sora on the Dolce Sport... then the next step up is the funky SRAM on the Elite. Love Specialized and that shop, but I'm going back to ride the Avail 1 again.... just seems to have the edge. Plus the guy didn't patronize me as a woman buyer. He recognized I had done my homework.