I'm looking to start my first road bike build. I'm not on a huge budget and was thinking of starting at the aluminium end of the market. I was just wondering if anyone here has had any experience with a Dolan Preffisio frame?
I've ridden a dolan pre cursa which is a really nice bike. I think the Mythos might be the same as the original Planet X superlight carbon. If so, it is a very nice frame indeed. I had one and sold it to rusty of these here forums. 750 for a full build, i'd go for it although you can't fit guards and a rack whereas you can to the preffisio, if that is a concern
I have a number of bikes and use a Dolan Prefissio frame with Dura Ace components as my electric road / commuting bike.
Its a solid reliable performer full mudguard clearance with all the proper gear brake rack fittings and so on . The paint is thick and fairly scratch resistant, it handles well , safe and predictable at the higher speeds you get on an assisted bike. It's been used on the velodrome as a pace bike and managed that OK but is a bit short of top speed .
It's not as nice as my LOOK 586 or the Pinarello X track but overall it can be well recommended for £70 for the frame.
You can't really go wrong at that price
My sister in law got a built up one with SRAM Apex and rides with the Deeside Diva's she is very pleased with it for the money.
Good aluminium is always better than cheap carbon !
You could buy my Cannondale Six 13 bike if a 54 would fit you, it's really nice.....