DolanRebus
Dolan's rim-brake aero road bike, a full-monocoque frame of Toray T1000 carbon that Dolan puts at about 1.2 kg in size M. It has aero tube shapes, internal cable routing, a tapered head tube, a BB86 press-fit bottom bracket, a braze-on front derailleur mount and an aero carbon seatpost, but takes only 25 mm tyres and has no mudguard mounts. Dolan sells it direct with Campagnolo Chorus or Shimano Ultegra Di2 builds, or as a frameset.
- From
- £2,500£2,500£2,500
- Builds
- 3
- Sizes
- 4
- Frame weight
- 1,200 g2.65 lb
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 6 categories
An inexpensive, older rim-brake aero frame in light T1000 carbon with standard cockpit parts. The 25 mm tyre limit, rim brakes, press-fit bottom bracket, alloy stock wheels and a shrinking size range leave it behind current aero bikes.
Scored Nov 2026
- + Affordable way in
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 60/100
- Frame
- 64/100
- Components
- 58/100
- Fit
- 64/100
- Practicality
- 66/100
- Price
- 100/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
Bike duel
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Toray T1000 carbon fibre, full monocoque
- Fork material
- Carbon (Rebus carbon fork), tapered
- Frame weight
- 1,200 g2.65 lb
- Weight measured on
- Approximate frame weight, size M (Dolan FAQ)
- Max system weight
- 120 kg264.6 lb
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL (M marked discontinued and out of stock)
- Colours
- Gloss Black/White (standard); custom colours such as Matt Black/White at extra cost
- UCI frame approval
- Dolan states the frame and fork are UCI approved
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Rim brakes (standard calipers)
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 25 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- BB86 press-fit
- Drivetrain compatibility
- Electronic and mechanical groupsets (sold with Campagnolo Chorus mechanical or Shimano Ultegra Di2)
- Mechanical shifting possible
- Yes
- Front derailleur mount
- Braze-on
- Cable routing
- Internal
Bottles & storage
- Bottle mounts
- 2
Fit & adjustability
- Standard stem and bar possible
- Yes
- Seatpost type
- Rebus aero carbon seatpost (supplied)
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- Dolan calls the frame an aero design but publishes no drag figures
- Testing method
- None published
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Headset bearings
- Tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2"
- Frame warranty
- Lifetime warranty on Dolan frames and forks bought after 1 January 2024
- Sold via
- Direct from Dolan (online and its showroom)
Photos
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
Rebus Campagnolo Chorus 12x2 | Rebus Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 | Rebus frameset | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Price (MSRP) | £2,500£2,500£2,500 | £2,600£2,600£2,600 | £1,200£1,200£1,200 |
| Type | Complete bike | Complete bike | Frameset |
| Notes | Configurable build: the listed price is the default spec (alloy wheels and Deda Zero 1 alloy bar and stem, stock Gloss Black/White). Size M is marked out of stock and discontinued; S, L and XL remain. | Configurable build: the listed price is the default spec (alloy wheels and Deda Zero 1 alloy bar and stem, stock Gloss Black/White). Size M is marked out of stock and discontinued; S, L and XL remain. | Frame, fork, Rebus carbon seatpost, Alpina F35 headset, fork expander and derailleur hanger in Gloss Black/White; custom colours cost extra. On sale at £799.99 (save £400) on 2 November 2026; £1,199.99 is the regular price. |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Campagnolo Chorus | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 | — |
| Launched | — | 2021 · current generation | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | — |
| Electronic | No | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x12 | 2x12 | — |
| Shifters | Campagnolo Chorus Ergopower | Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8150 | — |
| Crankset | Campagnolo Chorus | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | — |
| Chainrings | 50/34 or 52/36 | 50/34 or 52/36 | — |
| Crank lengths available | 170-175 mm | 165-175 mm | — |
| Bottom bracket | Campagnolo Ultra-Torque Cups BB86 | Shimano BB72 | — |
| Standard | BB86 press-fit | BB86 press-fit | — |
| Front derailleur | Campagnolo Chorus | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | — |
| Rear derailleur | Campagnolo Chorus | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | — |
| Cassette | Campagnolo Chorus | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | — |
| Range | 11-29, 11-32 or 11-34 | 11-30 or 11-34 | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | — |
| Chain | Campagnolo Chorus | Shimano CN-M6100 | — |
| Brakes | |||
| Brake calipers | Campagnolo Chorus | Shimano Ultegra BR-R8100 | — |
| Type | Rim caliper | Rim caliper | — |
| Wheels & tires | |||
| Wheelset | Campagnolo Calima | Mavic Ksyrium SL | — |
| Material | Aluminium | Aluminium | — |
| Notes | Upgrades: Mavic Ksyrium SL, Ksyrium Pro UST or Cosmic SL 40 | Rim-brake version. Upgrades: Mavic Ksyrium Pro UST, Alpina A5R 50 mm carbon or Mavic Cosmic SL 40 | — |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro V | Vittoria Zaffiro V | — |
| Tire width | 25 mm | 25 mm | — |
| Notes | Rigid bead; Zaffiro Pro V (+£59.99) or Corsa N.EXT 26 mm (+£69.98) optional | Rigid bead; Zaffiro Pro V (+£59.99) or Corsa N.EXT 26 mm (+£69.98) optional | — |
| Cockpit | |||
| Handlebar | Deda Zero 1 | Deda Zero 1 | — |
| Material | Aluminium | Aluminium | — |
| Notes | Upgrades: Deda Zero2 DCR alloy bar with Superbox stem (+£120.00) or Deda SuperZero RS DCR carbon bar with Superbox stem (+£249.98) | Upgrades: Deda Zero2 DCR alloy bar with Superbox stem (+£120.00) or Deda SuperZero RS DCR carbon bar with Superbox stem (+£249.98) | — |
| Stem | Deda Zero 1 | Deda Zero 1 | — |
| Headset | Alpina 1-1/8" x 1-1/2" F35 | Alpina 1-1/8" x 1-1/2" F35 | — |
| Saddle & seatpost | |||
| Saddle | Selle Italia X3 Boost Flow | Selle Italia X3 Boost Flow | — |
| Seatpost | Dolan Rebus carbon aero seatpost | Dolan Rebus carbon aero seatpost | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | — |
Rebus price & value
Building up the Rebus frameset
Included: frame and fork only, as listed.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Handlebar, Seatpost, Saddle, Pedals.
Ownership checklist
1 of 2 known checks pass, 2 not published by Dolan. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
BB86 press-fit
- ?
UDH derailleur hanger
- ?
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
- ✓
Works with mechanical shifting
Rebus geometry
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider height min | 155 cm5′1″ | 167.5 cm5′6″ | 177.5 cm5′10″ | 185 cm6′1″ |
| Rider height max | 165 cm5′5″ | 177.5 cm5′10″ | 182.5 cm6′0″ | 195 cm6′5″ |
| Stack | 521.1 mm20.5″ | 551.5 mm21.7″ | 578.7 mm22.8″ | 602.7 mm23.7″ |
| Reach | 375.6 mm14.8″ | 381.5 mm15″ | 388.6 mm15.3″ | 401.5 mm15.8″ |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Head tube length | 120 mm4.7″ | 150 mm5.9″ | 175 mm6.9″ | 200 mm7.9″ |
| Effective top tube | 525 mm20.7″ | 544.9 mm21.5″ | 560 mm22″ | 580.4 mm22.9″ |
| Seat tube length | 450 mm17.7″ | 499.7 mm19.7″ | 540 mm21.3″ | 569.6 mm22.4″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | 170 mm6.7″ | 172.5 mm6.8″ | 172.5 mm6.8″ | 175 mm6.9″ |
| Stem length | 90 mm3.5″ | 100 mm3.9″ | 110 mm4.3″ | 120 mm4.7″ |
| Handlebar width | 420 mm16.5″ | 440 mm17.3″ | 440 mm17.3″ | 460 mm18.1″ |
Side view
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Good to know
Rebus FAQ
Is the Dolan Rebus UCI legal?+
Yes. The Dolan Rebus is UCI legal, so it can be raced in UCI-sanctioned road races.
How much does the Dolan Rebus cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): £1,200–£2,600 across 3 listed builds and framesets: Rebus Campagnolo Chorus 12x2, Rebus Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 and Rebus frameset.
How much does the Dolan Rebus weigh?+
The frame weighs 1,200 g (2.65 lb) (Approximate frame weight, size M (Dolan FAQ)).
What sizes does the Dolan Rebus come in?+
4 sizes: S, M, L and XL. The manufacturer recommends them for riders from 155 cm (5′1″) to 195 cm (6′5″).
What is the tire clearance of the Dolan Rebus?+
Up to 25 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Dolan Rebus?+
Drivetrain compatibility: Electronic and mechanical groupsets (sold with Campagnolo Chorus mechanical or Shimano Ultegra Di2). Mechanical shifting can be fitted. Bottom bracket: BB86 press-fit.
What builds of the Dolan Rebus are available?+
Rebus Campagnolo Chorus 12x2: Campagnolo Chorus; Rebus Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100.
What warranty does the Dolan Rebus frame have?+
Lifetime warranty on Dolan frames and forks bought after 1 January 2024
Is the Dolan Rebus aerodynamic?+
Dolan calls the frame an aero design but publishes no drag figures (None published)
Sources
- https://www.dolan-bikes.com/rebus-carbon-road/
- https://www.dolan-bikes.com/aero-road-bikes/
- https://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-rebus-carbon-road-bike-campag-chorus-12x2/
- https://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-rebus-carbon-road-bike-shimano-ultegra-r8150-di2-12spd/
- https://www.dolan-bikes.com/rebus-carbon-road-frameset/
- https://www.dolan-bikes.com/warranty-info/
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