{"id":40754,"date":"2022-08-24T13:00:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=694356"},"modified":"2022-08-24T13:16:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T11:16:12","slug":"bike-of-the-week-the-dolan-adx-is-a-four-season-titanium-mile-muncher-with-the-new-shimano-105-di2","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/bike-of-the-week-the-dolan-adx-is-a-four-season-titanium-mile-muncher-with-the-new-shimano-105-di2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike of the Week | The Dolan ADX is a four-season titanium mile-muncher with the new Shimano 105 Di2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 24 August 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Having been announced in June, the new Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 groupset<\/a> is now starting to make its way onto 2023 bikes.<\/p>\n

This Dolan ADX \u2013 our latest Bike of the Week<\/a> \u2013 is the first machine to arrive at BikeRadar HQ sporting the box-fresh groupset.<\/p>\n

The Dolan ADX is a titanium road bike for riding in all weathers, with mounting points for mudguards<\/a> and pannier racks.<\/p>\n

As a result, British brand Dolan says it\u2019s a machine designed as a practical, yet stylish proposition.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at the bike \u2013 and the 105 Di2 groupset fitted to it.<\/p>\n

A titanium frame with modern standards<\/h2>\n
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The ADX cuts an unassuming silhouette.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The titanium frame<\/a> uses Ti-3Al-2.5v tubing, which means there\u2019s 3 per cent aluminium and 2.5 per cent vanadium, in proportion to the titanium. That\u2019s the standard mix for a bike frame. Dolan claims the frameset weighs 2.3kg for a 54.5cm size.<\/p>\n

The frame is bang up-to-date with the latest standards and features 12mm road thru-axles<\/a> and flat-mount disc brakes.<\/p>\n

The ADX we reviewed back in 2018<\/a> used quick-release dropouts, but road disc brake<\/a> standards have settled down now (incidentally, the 2017 Dolan ADX<\/a> we\u2019ve also reviewed had rim brakes).<\/p>\n

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Mounting points are a given on a four-season oriented bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The ADX is compatible with mudguards and pannier racks, and Dolan says the frame can carry up to 20kg of luggage.<\/p>\n

The chainstays are dropped slightly, which Dolan says is to increase tyre clearance. You can now fit up to 700 x 35mm road bike tyres, or 700 x 32mm with mudguards.<\/p>\n

BikeRadar\u2019s first Shimano 105 Di2 test bike<\/h2>\n
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The 105 Di2 shifters share the shrouded design of Ultegra and Dura-Ace.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Our test bike is the Dolan ADX 105 Di2, which retails for \u00a33,099.92.<\/p>\n

However, if your budget doesn\u2019t stretch that far, the range starts from \u00a32,399, with the same frame and a Shimano 105 R7020<\/a> mechanical groupset.<\/p>\n

Our bike has seen some upgrades to the wheels, tyres and finishing kit from the stock 105 Di2 build and would cost \u00a34,169.92.<\/p>\n

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The front derailleur is slightly bulkier in profile than its spendier Ultegra and Dura-Ace siblings.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Shimano 105 Di2 is the brand\u2019s third-tier electronic groupset, competing with SRAM Rival eTap AXS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are no deviations to the new electronic groupset<\/a> and our size 58.5cm sample features a 50\/34t compact crankset<\/a> and an 11-34t cassette<\/a> \u2013 perfect for year-round riding.<\/p>\n

Our ADX is specced with a Mavic Cosmic 32 carbon wheelset, shod with Continental Grand Prix GP5000 clincher tyres<\/a> in a 700 x 28mm width.<\/p>\n

The stock build features a Mavic Aksium wheelset and Continental Ultra Sport III tyres. The Conti GP5000s are some of the best road bike tyres<\/a> we\u2019ve used, so we expect this to be a worthwhile upgrade.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a suite of Deda components for the finishing kit.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The finishing kit comes courtesy of Deda, consisting of a Zero 100 aluminium stem and handlebar.<\/p>\n

Once again, these parts are an upgrade over the Zero range, which is specced on the stock build.<\/p>\n

The bar tape also comes courtesy of Deda and is its Loop tape in black; an upgrade over the brand\u2019s simpler, aptly named, \u2018Handlebar Tape\u2019.<\/p>\n

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The titanium seatpost is an upgrade over the stock carbon option.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The 31.6mm titanium seatpost comes from Dolan\u2019s in-house Alpina range and the saddle is a Selle Italia NOVUS Endurance TM Superflow. The stock build is specced with an Alpina carbon seatpost and a Selle Italia X1 Flow saddle.<\/p>\n

The size 58.5cm bike weighs in at 9.3kg without pedals.<\/p>\n

The Dolan ADX is on its way to our senior technical editor, Warren Rossiter<\/a>, for testing.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll bring you a full review on BikeRadar soon, as well as our thoughts on the new 105 Di2 groupset.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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