Bought 16-3-15. Gave this to my old man. Built it up with a Ellipse-look-a-like coaster Wheel and a matching front wheel. Really satisfied with the outcome. Pics'll follow soon!
Frame:
Dolan Pre Cursa
Fork/Headset:
Alpina Carbon I Alpina stock
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sram Omnium 165mm I GXP
Pedals:
Crankbrothers Eggbeater 2
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
48/15 I DA NJS I Sram Omnium Truvativ I KMC
Saddle/Seatpost:
Carbon I NN Alu
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ellipse I Continental Gatorskin 23c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ellipse I Continental Gatorskin 25c
More Info:
1: https://goo.gl/uAOriN .
2: https://goo.gl/VKhDZT .
Added by Karl. Last updated almost 8 years ago.
As of over 8 years ago, Karl has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
33 Comments
Smaller bikes are more nimble, stiff, lighter, and more aero! Plus it looks better. It also looks much much much better than any Cinelli.
Posted over 9 years ago
Couldn't have said it better myself! I think, though, that the ideal/best looking size is probably 56/57 because of the proportions of the wheels compared to the frame, etc.
Posted over 9 years ago
Just wondering why a 54 when you tend to ride a bit bigger? I'm stuck between a 54/56 and I'm just a hair shorter than you.
Posted over 9 years ago
I'd definitely take the 56 - I only ride this because i got it cheap - it doesn't really fit. 56 is on the low side for me, but i like small handy bikes so i'd go with the 56, no doubt!
Posted over 9 years ago
are you using this as a track bike or a commuter? hows the ride compared to something with a more relaxed geo i.e. wabi?
Posted over 9 years ago
I'm using it on the street and for longer road-rides. It rides super responsive and the geo is imo. very aggressive making "commuting" an unpleasant but fun experience.
Posted over 9 years ago
How tall are you man?
Posted over 9 years ago
Gotcha. What made you decide to get a 54 rather than a 56? I'm a tad shorter than you(w/ about 30cm standover) and cant decide which size to get
Posted over 9 years ago
Sorry i don't know why i haven't seen your question - actually i like the smaller frames when riding inside the city - it feels more agile and alive... But in general i try to find something more 56-ish... This was originally bought for my father so that's why it's a tad smaller than my other bikes :)
Posted over 9 years ago
love it, dolan + deda makes me oh so happy.
Posted over 9 years ago
Yeah i know, i just got it in yesterday so i'm still looking for something special :*
Posted over 9 years ago
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Malo1999 says:
Just sick builds in your profile!
I want to build up a pre cursa as my first fixie.
I am about 181cm tall.. do you think a 54 frame would fit for an aggressive position ?
Sorry for the inconvenient question.
I don´t trust the Dolan sizeguid
Posted almost 4 years ago