I have my eye on a leader 735 frame just wondering if it's a good dram to build up on

Sure

I have a 735 and in my opinion, I'd spend money on something that doesn't suck.

Why do you think it sucks ?
What sould I look into ?

+1 I had a 2010 735 and I'm much happier with my new bike.

Depends on what you want the bike for. Is it for racing, messing around, tricks, street cred?

The new ones are much nicer.

I'm extremely happy with my 2013 725. In fact, the main reason I got rid of my custom Dodici is because I liked my Leader better.

Yeah I guess I don't really have anything bad to say about the new ones, I never rode one. The welds look way better and the geo on my 2010 was wonky as **** which is why I didn't want it anymore.

lol street cred, mostly i was going to use it as a means of transport and as a second bike i want to switch it up a bit. but i need a good frame cuz it will get thrashed with me on it but still want supper light

the frame i found is on craigslist for 250

you can get a brand new one for around 269-280 on ebay right now in your choice of color. That matte black looks pretty sweet.

I didn't go with a Leader because the geometry was not conducive to my physical build. The Pre-Cursa is not really on the same quality level of the 735 (I assume), but the value I felt was very good.

Frame, fork, headset, seat post and clamp for $350. I'm building it now. I was happy with the quality of the frame and my transaction with the site.

https://dpmsports.com/dolan/03-track/precursa.html

How much was shipping or was it free ? My Pre Cursa direct from Dolan in the UK was only $263, but the shipping costs were huge and it ended up costing me $416.50, including UPS ripping me off with a fat "brokerage fee."

I happen to know of another reputable US retailer that sells Dolans too.

no way really

Does this retailer list Dolans on their webstore so that peeps know this ?

Not yet but soon enough. They usually sell out faster than we can open the envelope containing the invoice.

I believe shipping was $25 dollars. I bought it with the Alpina road fork, so it was $325, plus shipping. I also had the unfortunate luck of being in the same state DPM is based out of so I also paid sales tax. All said and done it cost me just under $380.

With the road fork shipped out of state, you should come in right around $350, which is why I threw that number out there.

I didn't know the Alpina fork was available in a road version. Is it drilled for a front brake ? The reason I ordered direct from Dolan is that I wanted to get mine with the Dolan road fork rather than the Alpina track fork, so I could mount a front brake and get more rake for a bit more relaxed ride.

The Dolan road fork is made by Alpina...or so says Dolan and DPM on their sites. I have the same fork as you do, as I preferred one drilled for a front brake as well.