Winter Frame Options

[Hacienda71]

I am thinking of building up a new hack/commuting bike, I have a Tiagra groupset and wheels so realy all that is needed is the frame. Just seen this Genesis frame. Anyone got one or tried one? It looks ok and would be a little different from the standard Ribble and generic Alu 7005 winter frames a lot of the shops sell.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genesis-A...kt=4&clkid=8683097162362931875&_qi=RTM1790008

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

I have an aluminium Genesis frame but I think its a lot older than this, as it has a 1" fork on it. I bought it for the a winter bike as well. Not ridden it yet, but I am sure it is better than those generic Ribble frames. I built a bike up on one of them last year. Did 15 miles and took it apart and sold the frame it was awful. The frame was dead, no life in it at all.

 

[Ajay]

Can't comment on the Genesis, but I know these are good. Not quite as ubiquitous/bog standard as the Ribble either!
http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road/road-framesets/dolan-preffisio-aluminium-road-frameset.html

 

[RebornBumbler]

Not sure (without riding one) I'd want an aluminium frame and fork - it might be fine, but could easily be a bit harsh.
My old Ridgeback is a bit 'over-rigid', and that's with a Cro-Moly fork.

I'd pay the extra £60 and go with the CF fork if I was going to buy it.
Note you don't get a headset either.

I like the look of the Dolan, but personally I'd pick their cyclocross frame (I like V-Brakes...)

 

[fossyant]

Other than going for a carbon fork, it looks fine.

 

[Hacienda71]

The Dolan is another possible and is cheaper. If i went for the Genesis it would be with cf fork, it also needs long drop callipers which would be another expense so I need to be sure it is worth the extra spend.

 

[400bhp]

The Dolan is another possible and is cheaper. If i went for the Genesis it would be with cf fork, it also needs long drop callipers which would be another expense so I need to be sure it is worth the extra spend.

AFAIK the Dolan is the same frame as my Surosa.

They seem to have a sale on too - £99 http://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-preffisio-aluminium-road-frame-3187.html

 

[biggs682]

AFAIK the Dolan is the same frame as my Surosa.

They seem to have a sale on too - £99 http://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-preffisio-aluminium-road-frame-3187.html

does that include forks

 

[vickster]

Mentions the forks in the description, says headset not included

 

[biggs682]

Mentions the forks in the description, says headset not included

my thoughts totally @vickster

 

[vickster]

Call Dolan to check?

 

[biggs682]

Call Dolan to check?

have dropped them an e mail

 

[biggs682]

have dropped them an e mail

just had this reply

"
Hi Martin
I can supply the Preffisio as a frame for £99.99
or
As a Frame set which includes Frame .Carbon Forks, seat post ,seat clamp and headset set for just £199.99
http://www.dolan-bikes.com/road/roa.../dolan-preffisio-aluminium-road-frameset.html

I hope this helps

Frank "

 

[vickster]

Pretty good

 

[Hacienda71]

I suspect from that the £99.99 deal is just the frame. The forks on their own new are going to be £60 ish so plus seatpost clamp and headset as well £199.99 ain't bad.

The Genesis for the same spec is going to be about £300 when you add in the carbon forks and long drop callipers.

Not sure the extra £100 is worth it.