Dolan Kadet Race Build

When Dolan Bikes designed the Kadet they had to know many of these inexpensive but high quality track frames would end up on the street. This frame was bred for the track and they are starting to find their way to the banking. Steve Burton of Sportsquest and Tim Lamb of Team Invisible Bike have both been racing these frames at the Go Fast Turn Left races this year.

I thought it would be fun to build one up into a true "race ready" configuration but on a budget. Basic builds on this frame come in at under $900 but I wanted to use some higher end parts to really make one of these bikes a rocket.

Wheels:



H+Son Formation Face rims. 42mm of aero superiority laced to low flange Origin8 track hubs with adjustable sealed bearings. Throw some ceramics in there and you have a set of wheels on par with Zipp or Reynolds for about 25% of the price.

Cranks:



All-City's super BEEFY new 612 crank arms hopped up to a race gear with a FSA 49 tooth track ring. STIFF!

Bar and stem:



Origin8 again brings killer value to the table with their deep drop Pro Track handle bar and Alloy Ergo Stem.

The whole package comes in at under $1300 and is ready to mix it up with any $5000 super bike on the boards.