Specialized Dolce good for paved bike trail?

[countrygirl]

Thank you for your replies. My husband and I rode our bikes to the bike shop today and looked at the specialized. He is leaning that way too. It was raining so we didnt get to test ride them. We are going back on Thursday. I loved the shop's feel and everyone was so helpful. Not at all the experience we had at the LBS that handles Trek. I also love that I can ride my bike to the shop. Getting so excited! Did 30 miles today on my cheap bike can not wait to see if a road bike will tackle more miles with ease.

HA! I just had to comment that for whatever reason I've had the same experience, the Trek shop people (2 stores) were just not at all very friendly or helpful, really off-putting actually... and the Specialized fellas have all been so nice, genuine and down to earth. I'm psyched I just bought a Specialized for my first mountain bike because now I will be dealing with them for my bike's needs... and I feel sorry for my BF, his new TRek Cobia is no doubt a great bike but now he has to deal with those Trek shop guys foreveeeer!! LOL! I tried to get him to check out Specialized bikes more seriously but... we like what we like.

[LivinOurLuvSong]

Hmm Country Girl your not located in South Carolina are you lol?

SO today I bought my Specialized Dolce!! So excited test rode her and it was just a wonderful feeling of this is the one I am guessing I am going to need some shorts with that seat though..

Thank you everyone for your replies it made me even more confident in my choice.

[countrygirl]

Hmm Country Girl your not located in South Carolina are you lol?

SO today I bought my Specialized Dolce!! So excited test rode her and it was just a wonderful feeling of this is the one I am guessing I am going to need some shorts with that seat though..

Thank you everyone for your replies it made me even more confident in my choice.

Lol, no I'm on the west coast, but apparently we live parallel lives in a twi-light zoney kinda way, lol. Oh, and I just ordered my first Specialized bike too, big congrats on your new bike! High fives!

[murielalex]

Congrats on your new bike! Definitely get some shorts and don't be afraid to try out different saddles if the one that came with the bike brings you more pain than just getting used to it brings. Wishing you many happy, safe miles!

[hebe]

Congratulations! Enjoy your new ride +1 to shorts, and think about changing the saddle if it doesn't work for you.

[LivinOurLuvSong]

Thanks Ladies! I am about to go for my first ride on it. I ended up getting some hincapie shorts. The store isnt too far from my house and they seemed like good quality. I will have to take some pictures

[LivinOurLuvSong]

So I went for a 10 mile ride yesterday. My shoulder, elbows, and wrist were sore. Rode 20 miles today not as sore but it was there and palms were really red. The LBS said to ride a while before the fitting. So I am thinking of going in this week for one. Is this normal part of getting use to the bike. Kinda of how your tail hurts before you get use to the seat?