Dolan Pre Cursa vs. Specialized Langster?
06-09-13, 06:16 AM
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Dolan Pre Cursa vs. Specialized Langster?
Hi there,
I have ordered a Dolan Pre Cursa, but i have then discovered the Specialized Langster.
What is the better pick? I can always cancel the order ;-)
I have ordered a Dolan Pre Cursa, but i have then discovered the Specialized Langster.
What is the better pick? I can always cancel the order ;-)
06-09-13, 10:16 AM
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It looks like you have more customization options on the Dolan Pre Cursa according to the Dolan website.
I'm not really a fan of complete bicycles with components from all of the same company for example: "FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK DROPS, FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK STEM, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CRANK 144BCD, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CHAINRING 48T".
Nothing wrong with components from all of the same company but do you know what I mean?
Me personally I'd rather buy just the frame set and buy the components that I want(If the company sells frame sets alone)
I'm not really a fan of complete bicycles with components from all of the same company for example: "FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK DROPS, FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK STEM, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CRANK 144BCD, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CHAINRING 48T".
Nothing wrong with components from all of the same company but do you know what I mean?
Me personally I'd rather buy just the frame set and buy the components that I want(If the company sells frame sets alone)
06-09-13, 10:39 AM
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It looks like you have more customization options on the Dolan Pre Cursa according to the Dolan website.
I'm not really a fan of complete bicycles with components from all of the same company for example: "FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK DROPS, FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK STEM, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CRANK 144BCD, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CHAINRING 48T".
Nothing wrong with components from all of the same company but do you know what I mean?
Me personally I'd rather buy just the frame set and buy the components that I want(If the company sells frame sets alone)
I'm not really a fan of complete bicycles with components from all of the same company for example: "FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK DROPS, FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK STEM, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CRANK 144BCD, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CHAINRING 48T".
Nothing wrong with components from all of the same company but do you know what I mean?
Me personally I'd rather buy just the frame set and buy the components that I want(If the company sells frame sets alone)
06-09-13, 10:55 AM
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It looks like you have more customization options on the Dolan Pre Cursa according to the Dolan website.
I'm not really a fan of complete bicycles with components from all of the same company for example: "FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK DROPS, FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK STEM, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CRANK 144BCD, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CHAINRING 48T".
Nothing wrong with components from all of the same company but do you know what I mean?
Me personally I'd rather buy just the frame set and buy the components that I want(If the company sells frame sets alone)
I'm not really a fan of complete bicycles with components from all of the same company for example: "FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK DROPS, FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK STEM, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CRANK 144BCD, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CHAINRING 48T".
Nothing wrong with components from all of the same company but do you know what I mean?
Me personally I'd rather buy just the frame set and buy the components that I want(If the company sells frame sets alone)
to OP, I like my pre-cursa. it has served me for about 4 years with no hiccups. I did build it from scratch, but you didn't tell us whether you bought the complete or frame set.
you should also know that there are multiple models of the langster from different years and are of different qualities. so which on did you "discover?"
all said, i believe the pre-cursa to be superior in terms of bang for the buck. i'm sure you will be happy with it.
what are you using the bike for? track? street? commuting?
06-09-13, 12:06 PM
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you didn't answer the question in the slightest.
to OP, I like my pre-cursa. it has served me for about 4 years with no hiccups. I did build it from scratch, but you didn't tell us whether you bought the complete or frame set.
you should also know that there are multiple models of the langster from different years and are of different qualities. so which on did you "discover?"
all said, i believe the pre-cursa to be superior in terms of bang for the buck. i'm sure you will be happy with it.
what are you using the bike for? track? street? commuting?
to OP, I like my pre-cursa. it has served me for about 4 years with no hiccups. I did build it from scratch, but you didn't tell us whether you bought the complete or frame set.
you should also know that there are multiple models of the langster from different years and are of different qualities. so which on did you "discover?"
all said, i believe the pre-cursa to be superior in terms of bang for the buck. i'm sure you will be happy with it.
what are you using the bike for? track? street? commuting?
I have ordered a complete bike, with the Navigator Pista wheels, and the Apina fork.
I have been looking at the 2013 model of the Langster.
I use it ONLY for racing. I have a Fuji for commuting.
06-09-13, 12:07 PM
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It looks like you have more customization options on the Dolan Pre Cursa according to the Dolan website.
I'm not really a fan of complete bicycles with components from all of the same company for example: "FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK DROPS, FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK STEM, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CRANK 144BCD, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CHAINRING 48T".
Nothing wrong with components from all of the same company but do you know what I mean?
Me personally I'd rather buy just the frame set and buy the components that I want(If the company sells frame sets alone)
I'm not really a fan of complete bicycles with components from all of the same company for example: "FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK DROPS, FUJI ALUMINUM TRACK STEM, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CRANK 144BCD, FUJI ALLOY TRACK CHAINRING 48T".
Nothing wrong with components from all of the same company but do you know what I mean?
Me personally I'd rather buy just the frame set and buy the components that I want(If the company sells frame sets alone)
06-09-13, 02:19 PM
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The actual comparison is the Dolan pre Cursa vs the Specialized Langster Pro. The Pre Cursa is miles ahead of the standard Langster.
If you are comparing the PC to the LP, then it is much much tighter, and comes down to a few things. Nicer fork and more sprint geo on the dolan versus nicer cranks on the specialized(assuming you didn't sprin for the 75s). The specialized also has much nicer wheels.
If you are comparing the PC to the LP, then it is much much tighter, and comes down to a few things. Nicer fork and more sprint geo on the dolan versus nicer cranks on the specialized(assuming you didn't sprin for the 75s). The specialized also has much nicer wheels.
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Keep the Dolan. The pre corsa is a much superior frame when compared to the langster. For starters, you get a frame with geometry that wasn't designed by a lunatic aiming for maximum comfort.
06-09-13, 02:58 PM
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The actual comparison is the Dolan pre Cursa vs the Specialized Langster Pro. The Pre Cursa is miles ahead of the standard Langster.
If you are comparing the PC to the LP, then it is much much tighter, and comes down to a few things. Nicer fork and more sprint geo on the dolan versus nicer cranks on the specialized(assuming you didn't sprin for the 75s). The specialized also has much nicer wheels.
If you are comparing the PC to the LP, then it is much much tighter, and comes down to a few things. Nicer fork and more sprint geo on the dolan versus nicer cranks on the specialized(assuming you didn't sprin for the 75s). The specialized also has much nicer wheels.
The Langster Pro is a bit too expensive for me, so that is out of the question.
Thank you so much! :-)
06-09-13, 03:02 PM
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As someone planning on building a pre cursa in the near future, this was great to hear. Thanks for the feedback errbody.
07-12-13, 09:11 PM
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And as someone currently building it's also great to hear. Well, I did a lot of research so I have no question that the PC is the right bike for me and for my budget. My frameset is at the LBS as we speak having the headset, bb and crank installed and I'll pick it up tomorrow and finish the build myself. So, I'm sure you'll hear my first impressions tomorrow
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