dolan track champion
i looking at getting a dolan track champion frame and forks to buld up for a single speed road bike build, just wondering if it would be a good option for road use?
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http://www.bikes-dolan.uk.com/en-us/dept_76.html is this the bike?
i'd say no - it looks too aggressive, it has MINIMAL clearance, like none, especially between back wheel and seat tube and is going to be an awkward ride. it's expensive. is the front fork drilled for a brake? i doubt it....
to me, this bike looks very much like an out-an-out track beast.
i'd get something more relaxed, a pista, or even a fuji, or a genesis.
personally - my next frame is going to be a Bob jackson vigorelli.
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Hi Logan,
I have the Kadet, the cheaper version of the Track champ which is basically minus all the bells and whistles you get on the champ like the aero bits etc. I do like my frame a lot (see profile pic) and use it mainly for my commute into London and back, it is rigid and aggressively dimensioned which took me a while to get used to but just seems normal now. It is a very quick and highly manoeuvrable bike which suits me down to the ground as I like to be the one doing the overtaking, it just does not feel right to be going slowly on this thing!! It is true there is very little clearance of any kind so forget about mudguards, and is not drilled for a rear brake although, as you can see, has a front one.
Let me know if you want to know anything else, although I appreciate that you are actually asking about a different frame.
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My first fixie was a Dolan track bike - massively oversize aluminium tubes means comfortable it ain't. Whilst I did ride a couple of 100 milers on it and a couple of jaunts round the Surrey Hills, unless you're looking for an uncompromising speed machine, you're probably better with something with more relaxed frame angles and bigger clearances - Perhaps the Pearson Touche or the Condor would be better options.0
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i not a fan of the condor i like the aggressive look of the dolans i don want to run mud gaurds so i dont need the clearence.
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are the forks on your kadet drilled for a brake when u brought it?
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you ask if it was suitable for road use.
you get a list of reasons why it's not suitable for road use.
you then say you don't want mudguards and want aggressive, uncompromising, track-friendly geometry not suited for the roads.
why ask in the first place?
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Are track bikes on the road the new full suss mtb's on the road ?
Cue a post from someone who does PBP qualifier's on a downward sloped top tube fixed tt/pursuit bike with Brevit cards in their spokes [;)]
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i was just saying i dont need clearence for mud gaurds as i dont intend to use them! i just wanted to know if a track bike would be strong enough for the road?
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i'm sure it would be.
but not really appropriate.
there are much nicer, aestethically cleaner, still aggressive, but more comfy SS/fixed frames for road use.
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Come on Peejay, that's a little harsh. If the bike is not going to be used in the wet then there is no need for mudguards. We don't actually know what kind of road riding he is planning. Mine is perfect for fast city riding.
Logan, I bought the bike complete so the fork was drilled.
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thank you domtyler i only going to use it like urself for commuting to work and back.
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didn't mean it to sound harsh [:)]
but, in response to the original question, i'm not sure a dolan track champion is all that suitable for the road, that's all. i don't think i'm alone in this or this is a deviant opinion. and the last time i checked commuting to work and back involved monsoon rain.
oh and aggressive looks are fine - but it often translates as an uncomfortable ride. aesthetics and practicality is more of a compromise for the commute for me, i'm afraid.
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didn't mean it to sound harsh [:)]
but, in response to the original question, i'm not sure a dolan track champion is all that suitable for the road, that's all. i don't think i'm alone in this or this is a deviant opinion. and the last time i checked commuting to work and back involved monsoon rain.
oh and aggressive looks are fine - but it often translates as an uncomfortable ride. aesthetics and practicality is more of a compromise for the commute for me, i'm afraid.
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Totally. If you must ride a track bike on the road I'm sure it's fine for shorter rides in nice weather. Or for posing with outside a cafe [;)]
If you are desperate to buy a track bike, have you though about seeing if there's a velodrome in your area ? It's very addictive.
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