Which TT frame should I buy?

phildorman · June 2007

I would really value anyones advice on a carbon TT frameset, I am hoping to buy one in the next month or so and have a budget of œ650-œ800.
These are the ones i have seen but cant be sure which is best, so any suggestions would be apprecited
Dalkiia (œ699)
Dolan Pallotta (œ799)
Swiss (œ799)
Onyx Alexxo (œ600)
Links to the frames are pasted below

Cheers

(Dalkiia)
http://www.primera-bournemouth.co.uk/Te ... rodID=2273

(Swiss)
http://www.primera-bournemouth.co.uk/Te ... rodID=1613

(Dolan)
http://www.primera-bournemouth.co.uk/Te ... rodID=1697

(Onyx Alexo)
http://www.carbontec.co.uk/productDetai ... ctCode=150

Floodcp · June 2007

Hi

I bought the Dolan Pallotola about a month ago. It cost a fair bit less than you have below (under œ700). Try www.Terrydolan.co.uk or you could try www.Totalcycling.com as this is where I bought mine.

I am very happy with the frame. Quality is good and it built up very well. Comes with forks, headset and seatpost.

My 10mile TT times have dropped by about 1 min since I got the frame. Not sure if it is all psychological though.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

llllllll · June 2007

The Dalkiia and the Onyx look almost identical, probably the same frame underneath the stickers. Very nice thou' going purely on looks I'd go for the Onyx

couscous · June 2007

Aren't the Dalkiia and the Onyx Alexxo the same frame?

The guy that owns/runs Onyx posts on the time trial forum, you could also ask there for opinions. If either of the above had track style ends, I'd buy one but I think the only one that does of the one's listed is the Dolan.

It's no use having a cut-out for the rear wheel unless you can get the rear wheel close and sheltered by it, IMO.

The Swiss is I believe the same frame as the "old" Planet X and there was an almost mint one for sale on the TT forum (http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/)

"Racing is life, anything before or after is only waiting"

phildorman · June 2007

Good advice, cheers guys.

Down the Road · June 2007

Why not ask primera for a test ride on each Ride them and decide from there

monty_dogcp · June 2007

I know the Dolan and the P-X are virtually identical and I think the Dalkia, Swiss and Onyx are pretty well the same too apart from the stickers. Dalkia and Swiss both originate from Hed UK/Ciclismo which if you dig around are pretty well the same people. I agree on it beng pointless having a faired seat tube without rear facing drop-outs.

andyBcp · June 2007

Given the length of time and distance you'll be riding in TT's, I would also consider alloy frames.
I cant recommend Cervelo enough, but would also check out Quintana Roo.
Of the frames you have listed, I would go for Dolan, since they have been building TT specific frames for a long while now.

http://www.teamvelosportif.co.uk

phildorman · June 2007

Ok, excellent. Didnt consider rear facing drop-outs, but a good point.

hot rod · June 2007

http://www.jdcycles.co.uk/bikes/frames- ... ame?JDC=1b
these seem a popula ali choice

domtyler · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by andyB
Given the length of time and distance you'll be riding in TT's, I would also consider alloy frames.
I cant recommend Cervelo enough, but would also check out Quintana Roo.
Of the frames you have listed, I would go for Dolan, since they have been building TT specific frames for a long while now.

http://www.teamvelosportif.co.uk
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Not if he only does 50/100s.

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hangsheadinshame · June 2007

There were 3 Leader 735TT bike frames from USA brand Leader Bikes at the local 10 league last night. One of them came second one came fith one came 8th. 78 degree seat angles, wheel cut out, rear facing dropouts and about a 3rd of the price of what you are looking at (even when shipped from the states with tax paid).

Whenever I ride mine people always ask about it (like they are thinking of getting one). I sold my Cervelo Dual and ride this Leader and I am just as fast. (In fact on two courses... faster!)

nmcgann · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by hot rod

http://www.jdcycles.co.uk/bikes/frames- ... ame?JDC=1b
these seem a popula ali choice
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Anyone know the geometry of those Scott frames? They aren't on Scott's website.

Neil

andyBcp · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nmcgann

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by hot rod

http://www.jdcycles.co.uk/bikes/frames- ... ame?JDC=1b
these seem a popula ali choice
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Anyone know the geometry of those Scott frames? They aren't on Scott's website.

Neil
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What size are you?
I know of someone who might be selling theirs(for sponsorship/team reasons)

http://www.teamvelosportif.co.uk

andyBcp · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by domtyler

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by andyB

Given the length of time and distance you'll be riding in TT's, I would also consider alloy frames.
I cant recommend Cervelo enough, but would also check out Quintana Roo.
Of the frames you have listed, I would go for Dolan, since they have been building TT specific frames for a long while now.

http://www.teamvelosportif.co.uk
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Not if he only does 50/100s.

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Porridge not Petrol
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I have no problem doing 50's on mine[8D].
100mile TT's are daft, and anything longer than that is an audax done too quickly[xx(]

http://www.teamvelosportif.co.uk

vitesse169 · June 2007

I have a Planet X Stealth Pro Carbon, & am majorly impressed with it. It's a fantastic ride, v stiff yet comfortable. Buy one !!!!

Unknown · June 2007

I looked at the Swiss a couple of years and the dimensions didn't seem quite right - the top tube in the size I was looking at was too short (even for a TT frame) and the angles weren't aggressive enough. Granted, this was one of their early frames and they might have corrected this, but it was enough to stop me (and my brother) from buying one.

nmcgann · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by andyB

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nmcgann

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by hot rod

http://www.jdcycles.co.uk/bikes/frames- ... ame?JDC=1b
these seem a popula ali choice
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Anyone know the geometry of those Scott frames? They aren't on Scott's website.

Neil
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

What size are you?
I know of someone who might be selling theirs(for sponsorship/team reasons)

http://www.teamvelosportif.co.uk
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6ft 1in - I usually take a 57cm top tube on a normal road bike.

Neil

Ashley_R · June 2007

Another vote for the Planet X Stealth, had mine about 2 weeks, only ridden it in anger once, took 20 seconds of me PB, this included the last 2 miles with the tri-bars coming loose and dropping down lower, think it was an attempt to get an even more aerodynamic position!! [;)]
Hadn't tighted them up enough and was worried about over tightening the carbon bars beforehand!

Apart from this, great value bike IMO, œ1500 for a full dura ace set up, problem is they don't sell framesets, only complete bikes

You can lead an elephant to water but a pencil must be lead

Which TT frame should I buy?

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