Dolan Hercules Se or Ridley Orion

Garret C · 09-06-2011 08:58AM #1

I'm trying to decide between one of these frameset to be built up with an SRAM Force groupset. I think there roughly the same weight and there isn't really much in price between them. Does anyone have experience of either or would you recommend one over the other?

Thanks..!

CheGuedara · 09-06-2011 09:28AM

No experience of the ridley but have owned one of the Dolans before - was appreciably light and had a good combination of stiffness and comfort about it - perfect for sportives and a even a bit of racing. Would have a hard time faulting it TBH.

TheBlaaMan · 09-06-2011 09:55AM

This wont help...

No experience of the Ridley Dolan but own an Dolans Orion - is appreciably light and has a good combination of stiffness and comfort about it - perfect for sportives . Would have a hard time faulting it TBH.

gmoorewest · 09-06-2011 12:16PM

I've a Dolan Hercules and find it great. Agree with all said above light, stiff etc etc. Find it very good while climbing compared to previous bike (Trek). Got a free paint job on it, as wasn't too keen onthe black and white. Only downside is can't carry two large bottle due to sloping tube.

Garret C · 13-06-2011 01:07PM

Looks like I'm not gonna be getting either of these frames now, I'll be getting a Dolan Ares instead. Has anyone rode one of these, any good?

Dolan Hercules Se or Ridley Orion

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