Originally Posted by tremolo1965

I'm new here. I have just purchased a 1977 De Rosa with full history from the original owner who brought it back from Florence. It has the same unusual seat stay caps as Picchio Special's bike. It's in nice original shape with the exception of some significant pitting on the forks, otherwise very minor chips / 2 small surface rust issues. Early pre-CPSC Super Record...Mavic GP 4s with Vittorias. This will be my second De Rosa, had an SLX years back and loved it. I'm going to tune it up and ride it every day, total keeper and an upgrade from the 1973 Suburban I've been riding! Will post pics as I go along...pearl white.

Cheers,
Chris