Dolan TT lo pro frame Eliptical tube -to build or not to build ?..............

I have just got bought this Dolan TT 700c/650c with eliptical tubing (the three main tubes are eliptical as opposed to oval and has a fairly distinct front and back edge).
Dolan says it is prob Dedacciai hand built by Terry. It was refinished about 2 years ago and looks like not ridden since.

Any idea on tubing make and type ???

Now re building lo pros are so difficult to work out sizing -I have ridden 53tt and 57 tt and both been fine but this is unusual geometry. The seat tube is about 62cm centre bb to top of tube (so with a cm of post and saddle a min top of saddle to BB of say 70cm. but tt ctc is only 50cm !!
When I fit saddle centre of rails and 120cm stem the tip of saddle to bar next to stem is 54 -only 1cm less than my road bike which has a 56cm tt. How wierd .

Well build up or too small ??? Opinions please

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No idea, but why not throw parts on and try it for a bit? If you have parts to throw on ofc.

Build. It will be just right on the size front, very unusual frame :)

Do it! maybe a Rominger inspired build?

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I saw this frame advertised on here and then ebay, considered buying. Glad someone did. I seems like a cougar thats been repainted as a dolan or maybe it was one of the first dolan branded frames?

well - I've started build!
I rode the Cliff Shrubb this morning and the small size and front 24 inch was not really suited to my riding style (out of saddle a lot)
The Dolan (as many lo pros) a geometry enigma - Built up it is not that far off my 56cm Wilier training bike. Seat tube is steep but then you dont need to ride with the tip of the saddle rammed up your nether region.
Will post some poor quality mobile phone pics shortly
Thanks for all the input.
Si

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This is again gonna be so good. I think this one needs to be slaved up a bit though.

Would you like to buy a 26" FIR Halley disc wheel by any chance? ;-)

Hi BigH . I'm keeping as light as possible for hills but a friend may be interested . What colour and price?
Cheers
Si

White, I need to take some photos.. Will pm you soon with some details

Excellent stuff

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