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(Re-hosted to imgur in case the FB hotlinks break)
Interesting. A bayonet fork that will take a standard stem.
Also, a decently tall head tube and a fork that requires that new type of axle (I forget what it's called). Aero seatpost.
So, I hope the seatpost and dropouts hold up. I also hope it's affordable. There doesn't seem to be any tech that would make it prohibitively expensive. One would have to convert the hubs of all of one's training and race front wheels to that new axle type, though. That may be a bummer for some and a deal-breaker for others.
Interesting. A bayonet fork that will take a standard stem.
Also, a decently tall head tube and a fork that requires that new type of axle (I forget what it's called). Aero seatpost.
So, I hope the seatpost and dropouts hold up. I also hope it's affordable. There doesn't seem to be any tech that would make it prohibitively expensive. One would have to convert the hubs of all of one's training and race front wheels to that new axle type, though. That may be a bummer for some and a deal-breaker for others.
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You can find the price on their website.
https://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-tra...-frameset.html
btw Felt released a new track frame for 2020 Tokyo Olympic
https://feltbicycles.com/collections/...me-tk-frd-2021
https://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-tra...-frameset.html
btw Felt released a new track frame for 2020 Tokyo Olympic
https://feltbicycles.com/collections/...me-tk-frd-2021
(Re-hosted to imgur in case the FB hotlinks break)
Interesting. A bayonet fork that will take a standard stem.
Also, a decently tall head tube and a fork that requires that new type of axle (I forget what it's called). Aero seatpost.
So, I hope the seatpost and dropouts hold up. I also hope it's affordable. There doesn't seem to be any tech that would make it prohibitively expensive. One would have to convert the hubs of all of one's training and race front wheels to that new axle type, though. That may be a bummer for some and a deal-breaker for others.
Interesting. A bayonet fork that will take a standard stem.
Also, a decently tall head tube and a fork that requires that new type of axle (I forget what it's called). Aero seatpost.
So, I hope the seatpost and dropouts hold up. I also hope it's affordable. There doesn't seem to be any tech that would make it prohibitively expensive. One would have to convert the hubs of all of one's training and race front wheels to that new axle type, though. That may be a bummer for some and a deal-breaker for others.
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You can find the price on their website.
https://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-tra...-frameset.html
btw Felt released a new track frame for 2020 Tokyo Olympic
https://feltbicycles.com/collections/...me-tk-frd-2021
https://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-tra...-frameset.html
btw Felt released a new track frame for 2020 Tokyo Olympic
https://feltbicycles.com/collections/...me-tk-frd-2021
#2679
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The Dolan page just resolves back to the homepage, but the Felt page is working.
I've noticed Valente riding a new Felt in omniums at World Cups this year and have wondered what's up with it. It looks like part Argon18 and part Cervelo T4, or it sort of looks like the pursuit-only TA FRD was adapted for more general use. I'm a little surprised that it has a fairly conventional fork without any sort of styling for stem integration like a toptube/headtube cutout. As such, especially compared to other bikes making their way onto the track this year, it's a little underwhelming as a 'superbike' but like the TK1 could be a bit more appealing as a bike for actual purchase. I think it looks great too.
I've noticed Valente riding a new Felt in omniums at World Cups this year and have wondered what's up with it. It looks like part Argon18 and part Cervelo T4, or it sort of looks like the pursuit-only TA FRD was adapted for more general use. I'm a little surprised that it has a fairly conventional fork without any sort of styling for stem integration like a toptube/headtube cutout. As such, especially compared to other bikes making their way onto the track this year, it's a little underwhelming as a 'superbike' but like the TK1 could be a bit more appealing as a bike for actual purchase. I think it looks great too.
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Here is the link to the Dolan: https://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-tr...-frameset.html
It's called the Styx. Retails 1999 GBP - about $2600. There are no pictures, the geometry link does not seem to work, but it does look like you can put a regular Alpina Wing fork on there.
The Felt does look nice, but I agree that it seems like a step backward. Geometry also is not yet available.
Also, while I know Carlton hates aero and integrated posts, I kind of liked the concept of the Felt, where the post could be removed but had a lip so that you could travel with the bike and not have to worry about setting up the seat height or slippage (at the frame.)
It's called the Styx. Retails 1999 GBP - about $2600. There are no pictures, the geometry link does not seem to work, but it does look like you can put a regular Alpina Wing fork on there.
The Felt does look nice, but I agree that it seems like a step backward. Geometry also is not yet available.
Also, while I know Carlton hates aero and integrated posts, I kind of liked the concept of the Felt, where the post could be removed but had a lip so that you could travel with the bike and not have to worry about setting up the seat height or slippage (at the frame.)
#2681
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the Felt probably is a step forward - the TK1 was designed in 2007 and I'm sure that Felt's engineers had a long list of things they could improve that they noticed over time. It's just interesting that it's not the same step forward that all the other bikes this olympic cycle are taking - there, we're seeing a lot of the same design elements - a hinged fork, one-piece bar/stem, stem/toptube integration, a lot of 3d-printed titanium. None of that here.
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Just registered, but been reading the message board for a while... wanted to chime in on a few things.
pretty sure the Dolan is a open mould frame, it’s sold under the ican brand name and comes with a matching stem. Since the fork is not really a bayonet style, more like a cover for the head tube it can take a regular stem. Also the front axle is regular and I would guess the fairing is not really doing anything in terms of aero.
The frame can easily be found on aliexpress.
still if Dolan put their name on it, it will be decent.
i like the felt, looks a lot like their new aero road frame. Though I’m not sure the head tube is very aerodynamic, could be narrower since there’s no cables like on the road frame..
also i don’t think standard stems are that much worse than many of the semi integrated ones.
pardus (Chinese manufacturer for many brands) has registered two new track frames and I can’t find any information.
also the de Rosa frame Viviani has been riding looks like a open mould. His teammates were on the older pardus Track Frame (Same as Holdsworth)
I think the oem manufacturers are trying to keep up, which I think is good as it opens up more options.
pretty sure the Dolan is a open mould frame, it’s sold under the ican brand name and comes with a matching stem. Since the fork is not really a bayonet style, more like a cover for the head tube it can take a regular stem. Also the front axle is regular and I would guess the fairing is not really doing anything in terms of aero.
The frame can easily be found on aliexpress.
still if Dolan put their name on it, it will be decent.
i like the felt, looks a lot like their new aero road frame. Though I’m not sure the head tube is very aerodynamic, could be narrower since there’s no cables like on the road frame..
also i don’t think standard stems are that much worse than many of the semi integrated ones.
pardus (Chinese manufacturer for many brands) has registered two new track frames and I can’t find any information.
also the de Rosa frame Viviani has been riding looks like a open mould. His teammates were on the older pardus Track Frame (Same as Holdsworth)
I think the oem manufacturers are trying to keep up, which I think is good as it opens up more options.
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Here are the Ican options I find when googling:
https://icancycling.com/products/ica...arbon-frameset
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/33058921529.html
The second one does look very similar.
https://icancycling.com/products/ica...arbon-frameset
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/33058921529.html
The second one does look very similar.
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#2685
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clicking through on aliexpress, i'm seeing a number of 'new' open mold track frames out there, including a bunch with bayonets, recessed stem mounts, stem hinges, and other stuff getting increasingly common on track bikes. OEM manufacturers sure do surf the trends.
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That’s the one.
i just didn’t want to start my first post with aliexpress links (can’t post links yet anyway).
another frame worth checking out is Handsling TR3evo which is a evolution (or mix?) of several open mould frames they used in the past. They claim to own moulds for road frames so this one might also be exclusive to them.
i like the design, it also comes in custom colours and has a decent price tag.
i think a lot of smaller companies do development or get their ideas to manufacturers but don’t have enough money to buy the moulds. Even though not many track frames There’s a lot of things happening right now.
regarding oem/open mould frames. Look at the six days in the last couple of years... Dolan, cervelo, many rebranded open mould frames.
you never really know about the Carbon lay up but I would be surprised if anyone got something special.
also I haven’t seen the aerocoach lann handlebars Pop up in the thread yet.
basically the 3t Sphinx I always wanted - narrower, (probably) stiffer and less weird looking.
(I have a set of Sphinx, never ride them, just wanted them because of who rode them and how wonderfully weird they will look in 10years)
i just didn’t want to start my first post with aliexpress links (can’t post links yet anyway).
another frame worth checking out is Handsling TR3evo which is a evolution (or mix?) of several open mould frames they used in the past. They claim to own moulds for road frames so this one might also be exclusive to them.
i like the design, it also comes in custom colours and has a decent price tag.
i think a lot of smaller companies do development or get their ideas to manufacturers but don’t have enough money to buy the moulds. Even though not many track frames There’s a lot of things happening right now.
regarding oem/open mould frames. Look at the six days in the last couple of years... Dolan, cervelo, many rebranded open mould frames.
you never really know about the Carbon lay up but I would be surprised if anyone got something special.
also I haven’t seen the aerocoach lann handlebars Pop up in the thread yet.
basically the 3t Sphinx I always wanted - narrower, (probably) stiffer and less weird looking.
(I have a set of Sphinx, never ride them, just wanted them because of who rode them and how wonderfully weird they will look in 10years)
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Here are the Ican options I find when googling:
https://icancycling.com/products/ica...arbon-frameset
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/33058921529.html
The second one does look very similar.
https://icancycling.com/products/ica...arbon-frameset
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/33058921529.html
The second one does look very similar.
Somebody queue up that YT video of the guy who shows how you can start a bike company with $5,000 and a trip to China
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Regarding Felt: They probably feel like they have to make something, anything new for the Olympics. The bayonet system is neat, but heavy. So why bother?
Is Team USA sending anyone for the Sprint events? Why bother making a really stout bike?
I want to see more of that Koga that was debuted a while back.
Is Team USA sending anyone for the Sprint events? Why bother making a really stout bike?
I want to see more of that Koga that was debuted a while back.
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Wow. SynergyPro called it.
Somebody queue up that YT video of the guy who shows how you can start a bike company with $5,000 and a trip to China
Somebody queue up that YT video of the guy who shows how you can start a bike company with $5,000 and a trip to China
the aerocoach bar (in Carbon) is way cheaper than velobike, though Track specific velobike is a company/project i keep a close eye on. Really good ideas!
havent seen the new Koga kinsei on sale yet. Also information is sparse, but a lot of Dutch endurance guys switched now.
in the video they showed the factory in Taiwan (better frames mostly come out of Taiwan, but might be sold through China because it’s on the mainland)
The Kimera, as nice as it was, really looked dated
#2691
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Oh yeah the price of the Velobike bars puts it firmly into the fiction section of the library. But the aerocoach bars - I can't get over the weird shaping of that "forward position" grip. I think that would be very polarizing.
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Hello
Hey guys I’m also a newbie here on the forum
the dolan frame looks sweet
there is also a frame from Germany with uci approval called the avenger phantom 2
is also a Chinese mould, Its a nice frame all the same ..
velo bike also has some more handlebars in development , keep on eye on his instagram
the dolan frame looks sweet
there is also a frame from Germany with uci approval called the avenger phantom 2
is also a Chinese mould, Its a nice frame all the same ..
velo bike also has some more handlebars in development , keep on eye on his instagram
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Hey guys I’m also a newbie here on the forum
the dolan frame looks sweet
there is also a frame from Germany with uci approval called the avenger phantom 2
is also a Chinese mould, Its a nice frame all the same ..
velo bike also has some more handlebars in development , keep on eye on his instagram
the dolan frame looks sweet
there is also a frame from Germany with uci approval called the avenger phantom 2
is also a Chinese mould, Its a nice frame all the same ..
velo bike also has some more handlebars in development , keep on eye on his instagram
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Saw the new Dolan is on the list of UCI-approved frames for the Olympics. (Dixie Flyer posted it on Facebook, as its Hellyer bar is on the approved list.) It was listed as Dolan Styx/ FM-866.
Thought that was interesting as FM-XXX seems to be the standard labeling for "open mold" China frames. Still, my google search from FM-866 did not yield any hits.
Thought that was interesting as FM-XXX seems to be the standard labeling for "open mold" China frames. Still, my google search from FM-866 did not yield any hits.
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Saw that list too on Instagram , there is also somechanges to the df4 frame too
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Will be interesting to see who is using Citec disc wheels.
they are a small company from the Berlin region (In my training area Brandenburg) and they produce everything in house.
construction is like the old ghibli disc wheels.
come out stiff and light, they do one with a textreme style skin that is around 730gr..
they are a small company from the Berlin region (In my training area Brandenburg) and they produce everything in house.
construction is like the old ghibli disc wheels.
come out stiff and light, they do one with a textreme style skin that is around 730gr..