Definitely not a 70's De Rosa
12-17-11, 02:30 PM
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Definitely not a 70's De Rosa
Hi friends, I was fortunate to acquire this bike today. The bike is very light, but I do not see any Columbus decal. I would sincerely appreciate everyones help in helping me identify it! Thanks for your time, comments, and recommendations as always!
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12-17-11, 02:43 PM
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Flash, we need some pics of the details - for example, I bet if we see a better shot of the engraving in the fork crown...
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12-17-11, 02:47 PM
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I'm not expert but I agree some more detailed pictures can help.
For example:
the seat stays closer by the seat tube
bottom bracket
drop outs
engraving on the fork crown
those 3 shots should help out a lot. When I had a mystery frame, pictures of those three area's helped the most.
For example:
the seat stays closer by the seat tube
bottom bracket
drop outs
engraving on the fork crown
those 3 shots should help out a lot. When I had a mystery frame, pictures of those three area's helped the most.
12-17-11, 02:57 PM
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Thanks for the advice, let me know if these help, I'll take some more and post soon! I appreciate the feedback!
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12-17-11, 03:05 PM
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I'm pretty sure there's two De Rosa bicycle companies based out of Italy. So you still have a real De Rosa just not the one you were hoping for. lol.
12-17-11, 03:22 PM
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Also the Da Roza family in Chicago.
"Over by dare". They make bikes that are "just like a Swinn" only better. They also have a thriving Sauseege business.
Dis one, dat one and de utter one.
"Over by dare". They make bikes that are "just like a Swinn" only better. They also have a thriving Sauseege business.
Dis one, dat one and de utter one.
12-17-11, 03:45 PM
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and "the other DeRosa" made down South near Napoli is from a family-run firm that's still building and has been in business since 1940 and now run by the third generation.
https://italiancyclingjournal.blogspo...r-de-rosa.html
somebody here has that Other DeRosa logo as his avatar and is looking for one of these...if you don't keep it he may be interested.
https://italiancyclingjournal.blogspo...r-de-rosa.html
somebody here has that Other DeRosa logo as his avatar and is looking for one of these...if you don't keep it he may be interested.
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the paint is very cool, I thought at first it was 'onion bag' but this is even better
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12-17-11, 04:52 PM
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Thanks to all for your feedback! I'll get better pictures tomorrow. I ride a 54-56cm, the bike is a 25" or 63.5cm, I would say for someone 6'1"-2" or taller. I'm not planning on keepig it. Thanks again!
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12-17-11, 04:59 PM
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I saw an "other De Rosa" on a few occasions, and they seemed nice, if less refined than a Milanese. Certainly they're a conversion piece and unusual.
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