Dolan Preffisio

declan1

Protective plastic now removed!

Frame: Dolan Preffisio
Forks: Alpina Carbon
Bars: Forza Cirrus
Stem: Deda Zero 1
Headset: Alpina Fully-Integrated
Bar Tape: Fizik Microtex

Front Brake Lever: Shimano 105 5700
Front Caliper: Shimano 105 5700
Rear Brake Lever: Shimano 105 5700
Rear Caliper: Shimano 105 5700

Shifters: Shimano 105 5700
Cables: Shimano 105 5700
Front Mech: Shimano 105 5700
Rear Mech: Shimano 105 5700

Seat: Specialized Romin Evo Expert
Seat Post: Deda RS01
Seat Post Clamp: Alpina

Cranks: Shimano 105 5700
Chainring(s): Shimano 105 5700 (50-34)
Chain: Shimano 105 5700
Cassette: Shimano 105 5700 (12-25)
Pedals: Shimano 105
Bottom Bracket: Shimano 105 5700

Front Wheel: Giant P-SL0
Rim: Giant P-SL0
Spokes: DT Swiss Champion
Hub: DT Swiss
Tube: Just a tube...
Tire: Michelin Pro 4 Service Course

Back Wheel: Giant P-SL0
Rim: Giant P-SL0
Spokes: DT Swiss Champion
Hub: DT Swiss
Tube: Just a tube...
Tire: Michelin Pro 4 Service Course


Accessories: SRAM Quickview computer mount

Weight: 9.3KG

lawrences

Very nice, looks really smart.

Black and white have to be the best colours for a bike hands down. (I see your stem has a bit of red for the 20% speed boost)

MarksMintness

Very nice that mate. Busy waiting for one of those SRAM Quickviews myself!

declan1

lawrences wrote:

Very nice, looks really smart.

Black and white have to be the best colours for a bike hands down. (I see your stem has a bit of red for the 20% speed boost)

Thanks guys I agree - black and white makes it look so classy! The stripe from the top of the 'A' on the fork is also red on the left hand side

MarksMintness

I do love the look of Deda finishing kit as well...

trek_dan

I was thinking about swapping out the current crap frame on my winter setup for one of these (I love my other Dolan) and I think you may have just made my mind up that this definately needs to be done

declan1

trek_dan wrote:

I was thinking about swapping out the current crap frame on my winter setup for one of these (I love my other Dolan) and I think you may have just made my mind up that this definitely needs to be done

It really is a great frame! You're seriously going to have to change your username now! :P

Escher303

Very nice, really does ooze class. Are you wearing a Saunier Duval Prodir jersey in your avatar picture?

declan1

Escher303 wrote:

Very nice, really does ooze class. Are you wearing a Saunier Duval Prodir jersey in your avatar picture?

Thanks! It's actually my club jersey, but I see the resemblance!

Yellow Peril

Chapeau Declan a fine steed you have there.

declan1

Just went for another ride (a really easy one) and decided that I definitely need a shorter stem (the top tube is longer than my previous bike) so a 100mm replacement has been ordered (same stem - current one is 120mm version).

It's so comfortable! Great handling and stiffness too! I love it!

Yellow Peril

I've got a Ribble winter commuter which is a less classy version of the Preffisio. Other than a slight weight penalty I often wonder why I'd ride anything else.

declan1

Yellow Peril wrote:

I've got a Ribble winter commuter which is a less classy version of the Preffisio. Other than a slight weight penalty I often wonder why I'd ride anything else.

Yup, it's really that good! I can still notice a huge difference between this and my dad's Giant TCR, however I really enjoy riding this bike and that is what matters!

nweststeyn

Very nice Declan! Looks classy...

4 weeks to go til I get my bike... 6 weeks til I can build it!

Yellow Peril

nweststeyn wrote:

Very nice Declan! Looks classy...

4 weeks to go til I get my bike... 6 weeks til I can build it!

go on what is it?

alihisgreat

Looks very nice! and I like the angle of the second picture a lot!

declan1

Cheers guys! As above what is it Nico? I bet you can't wait!

nweststeyn

Yellow Peril wrote:

nweststeyn wrote:

Very nice Declan! Looks classy...

4 weeks to go til I get my bike... 6 weeks til I can build it!

go on what is it?

Scottish steel :twisted:

Ben6899

Good work, Declan.

neilrobins

Nice! But I am biased.

richard_farrant

welcome to Club Dolan

very nice

declan1

Thanks Richard! I'm glad to be a part of it!

declan1

New upgrades! See original post

Ben6899

Looks lovely Declan, these really are great frames.

What size frame is yours? Mine (56cm) barely has a headtube!

declan1

Ben6899 wrote:

Looks lovely Declan, these really are great frames.

What size frame is yours? Mine (56cm) barely has a headtube!

Thanks! I'm so happy with it - I seem to have a permanent grin on every ride

It's a 60cm frame

Ben6899

declan1 wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

Looks lovely Declan, these really are great frames.

What size frame is yours? Mine (56cm) barely has a headtube!

Thanks! I'm so happy with it - I seem to have a permanent grin on every ride

It's a 60cm frame

Good on ya, lad!

supermurph09

Great looking bike. Question if I may, in the first picture, how is your bike standing by itself?

declan1

Supermurph09 wrote:

Great looking bike. Question if I may, in the first picture, how is your bike standing by itself?

Thanks! Well, that's magic

nweststeyn

It's looking good, matey!

declan1

nweststeyn wrote:

It's looking good, matey!

Thanks! It's feeling good, too! Can't wait to see yours!!!

alihisgreat

declan1 wrote:

Supermurph09 wrote:

Great looking bike. Question if I may, in the first picture, how is your bike standing by itself?

Thanks! Well, that's magic

Just a shame you forgot to photoshop the shadow too