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BLUE Competition Cycles Triad Elite vs Dolan TR1
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Key differences
- Our verdict scores the Dolan TR1 higher overall: 70/100 vs 65/100.
- Only the Dolan TR1 has integrated hydration.
- Only the Dolan TR1 has integrated storage.
- The BLUE Competition Cycles Triad Elite comes in 5 sizes, the Dolan TR1 in 4.
BLUE Competition Cycles Triad Elite
Dolan TR1
| BLUE Competition CyclesTriad Elite | DolanTR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | BLUE Competition Cycles | Dolan |
| Build | Triad Elite Shimano 105 | TR1 Shimano 105 R7170 Di2 |
| Build notes | BLUE web price. Mechanical Shimano 105 with bar-end shifters. | Configurable build; listed price is the default spec with Mavic Ksyrium 30 Disc wheels. Frames listed in Purple/Silver, Black/White matt or raw carbon (sizes S and XL only in October 2026), or custom colours. |
| Price (MSRP) | $4,189$4,189$4,189 | £3,600£3,600£3,600 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Discipline | Triathlon | Triathlon |
| UCI legal | Not stated | Not stated |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 65 | 70 |
| Aero | 56 | 64 |
| Frame | 58 | 62 |
| Components | 58 | 62 |
| Hydration & storage | 48 | 78 |
| Fit | 62 | 62 |
| Practicality | 76 | 70 |
| Price | 95 | 92 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | BLUE-TECH high-modulus T-800 UD carbon fibre | Carbon (Toray T800) |
| Fork material | — | Carbon |
| Frame sizes | XS, SM, MD, ML, LG | S, M, L, XL (only S and XL offered in October 2026) |
| Colours | Black/Blue/Silver, Blue/Green, Red/White/Black, Black/Black, Black/Silver, Black/Yellow, Black/Blue, Red/Black/Silver | Purple/Silver, Black/White (matt), raw carbon; custom colours at extra cost |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Rim brakes (FSA Vision aero centre-pull calipers) | — |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Bottom bracket standard | PF30 (86x46 mm) on complete bikes; the frameset page says BB386 | Press-fit (Shimano BB72 fitted to builds) |
| Front axle | — | 12 mm thru-axle |
| Rear axle | — | 12 mm thru-axle |
| Drivetrain compatibility | — | Electronic (Shimano Di2 and Campagnolo EPS compatible) |
| Cable routing | Internal, through the Aerus FA-Aero stem | Fully internal |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated hydration | — | Yes |
| Hydration details | — | TR1 Hydration Tank plus a Profile Design aero bottle and cage (volumes not stated) |
| Integrated storage | — | Yes |
| Storage details | — | TR1 Top Box for food and a Rear Tool Box |
| Top tube bento box | — | Yes |
| Behind-saddle mount | Seatpost compatible with Richey rear hydration mounts | — |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Aerobar system | Standard stem with clamp-on base bar and extensions (FSA Vision, Vision TriMax or Zipp Vuka depending on build) | Alpina carbon TT base bar with TR1 integrated stem and Alpina pads; AeroCoach Angles extensions with Align Wing armrests optional |
| Seatpost type | Aerus aero carbon seatpost with sliding saddle-position adjustment | TR1 adjustable multi-position carbon seatpost |
| Effective seat angle range | 77° frame seat angle; saddle position adjustable on the post | — |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Testing method | None published | — |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Frame warranty | — | Lifetime warranty on Dolan frames and forks bought after 1 January 2024 |
| Sold via | Direct from BLUE (rideblue.com) in the USA | Direct from Dolan (online and showroom) |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 |
| Launched | 2018 · replaced by Shimano 105 R7100 (2023) | 2022 · current generation |
| Speeds | 11-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | No | Yes |
| Wireless | — | No |
| Drivetrain | 2x11 | 2x12 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 TT bar-end shifters | Shimano SW-R9160 Di2 remote triathlon shifter |
| Crankset | Vision Gossamer Pro | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chainrings | — | 50/34 or 52/36 |
| Crank lengths available | — | 165-175 mm |
| Bottom bracket | FSA PF30 | Shimano BB72 Press Fit |
| Standard | PF30 (86x46 mm) | Press-fit (Shimano BB72) |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 |
| Cassette | Shimano 6800 | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Range | 11-25 | 11-34 or 11-36 |
| Speeds | 11-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG 11-speed | Shimano CN-M6100 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | FSA Aero TT | Triva TT hydraulic brake levers |
| Notes | — | Upgrade to Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Tri/TT levers with BR-R9270 calipers for +£399.98 |
| Brake calipers | FSA Vision Aero Center Pull | Flat-mount hydraulic disc calipers |
| Type | Rim caliper (centre-pull) | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | — | Shimano SM-RT70 |
| Front rotor | — | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 140 mm |
| Mount | — | Center Lock |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | Vision Team 30 | Mavic Ksyrium 30 Disc |
| Front rim depth | 30 mm | — |
| Rear rim depth | 30 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminium | — |
| Tubeless ready | Yes | — |
| Tires | Goodyear Eagle Sport | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V |
| Tire width | — | 25 mm |
| Widths available | — | 25 or 28 mm |
| Cockpit | ||
| Aerobar system | FSA Vision Alloy Triathlon Base Bar | — |
| Material | Aluminium | — |
| Notes | Alloy adjustable J-bend extensions and arm rests with pads | — |
| Basebar | — | Alpina Carbon TT Handlebars |
| Material | — | Carbon |
| Arm pads / cups | — | Alpina Pads/armrests |
| Stem | Aerus FA-Aero | Dolan TR1 Integrated TT Stem |
| Headset | — | Alpina 1-1/8" |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | BLUE Triathlon 2300 Center Groove | Selle Italia Watt SF Triathlon TM |
| Seatpost | Aerus Aero Carbon | Dolan TR1 Adjustable Carbon Seatpost |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | Sliding saddle-position adjustment; compatible with Richey rear hydration mounts | — |
| Included extras | ||
| Hydration system | — | Dolan TR1 Hydration Tank |
| Storage / bento | — | Dolan TR1 Top Box and Rear Tool Box |
| Bottle cages | — | Profile Design Aero bottle and cage |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | XS, SM, MD, ML, LG | S, M, L, XL |
| Rider height min | — | 160–190 cm5–6′3″ |
| Rider height max | — | 170–201 cm5–6′7″ |
| Stack | 494–564 mm19.4–22.2″ | 499–569 mm19.6–22.4″ |
| Reach | 375–432 mm14.8–17″ | 365–429 mm14.4–16.9″ |
| Seat angle min | 77° | — |
| Seat angle max | 77° | — |
| Head tube angle | 71.5–72.5° | 70.3–72.5° |
| Head tube length | 85–155 mm3.3–6.1″ | 100–165 mm3.9–6.5″ |
| Effective top tube | 489–562 mm19.3–22.1″ | 480–560 mm18.9–22″ |
| Seat tube length | 523–594 mm20.6–23.4″ | 505–577 mm19.9–22.7″ |
| Chainstay | 408 mm16.1″ | 395 mm15.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 965–1,035 mm38–40.7″ | 954–1,021 mm37.6–40.2″ |
| BB drop | 75 mm3″ | — |
| Fork offset | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| Front centre | — | 570–636 mm22.4–25″ |
| Standover | 740–840 mm29.1–33.1″ | — |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | — | 170–175 mm6.7–6.9″ |
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