[FS] Dolan Track Bike

[smokeysmoo]

Advertising for a non CC'er friend.

If you're interested I'll put you in touch.

He's based around the Manchester area and I know a lot you enjoy the velodrome given half a chance, and speaking from experience it's always better on your own bike than renting one of theirs

 

[dan_bo]

What does he want Smokes

 

[dan_bo]

Oh Aye. Bargain.

 

[DCLane]

That's a decent price, although an older Dolan.

 

[Nibor]

youd need to be tall for a 56 inch frame though

 

[biggs682]

Bargain for sure

 

[Deleted member 26715]

youd need to be tall for a 56 inch frame though

I did wonder that but I have no idea what a track bike is, other than a bike to be ridden on a track?

 

[DCLane]

I did wonder that but I have no idea what a track bike is, other than a bike to be ridden on a track?

It's basically a fixed gear bike without brakes, hopefully not drilled for brakes hence the 'legal for Manchester' bit who can be a bit iffy if they are. Outdoor tracks generally aren't.

Looks like an older 56cm Dolan, still popular though and there's quite a few used by riders at the track. It saves bike and shoe hire so would pay off quickly if you have your own. Also in certain sessions you need your own bike rather than a hire one or for riding elsewhere.

 

[broady]

hopefully not drilled for brakes hence the 'legal for Manchester' bit who can be a bit iffy if they are

Why would it matter if it has the holes for brakes or not?
As long as they aren't fitted, then I can't see why it would make any difference.

 

[ColinJ]

Why would it matter if it has the holes for brakes or not?
As long as they aren't fitted, then I can't see why it would make any difference.

I was thinking the same thing.

The only thing I can think of is that they might not want a bike that had been ridden on the road in case something got transferred from the tyres to the boards?

 

[broady]

I was thinking the same thing.

The only thing I can think of is that they might not want a bike that had been ridden on the road in case something got transferred from the tyres to the boards?

They just check the tyres when I've been, so make sure they are clean (and the whole bike), but never a problem at Derby taking my outside bike in

 

[DCLane]

@broady I don't know, but I'm aware it's part of their track bike specification and riders who race have been turned away.

For free riding I don't think there's such an issue.