Old 10-11-12 | 07:34 PM
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GlenBandit
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Contemplating buying a De Rosa, Please help

here's the link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261106250458...84.m1423.l2649

I'm contemplating buying this bike, taking a train up and riding it down to LA. I'm very tempted, I've done quiet a bit of research, since the description and pictures are vague. It's clearly a 90's De Rosa, not the classic De Rosa, likely not built by Ugo. Are these "not real" De Rosa's even manufactured in Italy? Neuron has had positive feedback so I'm not apprehensive about the tubing; although, would neuron feel the same as eg slx? I'm basically talking about the diameter of the tubes, held in your hand. Just want feedback from you guys.

I used to have an early 80's De Rosa. It was beautiful. Unfortunately it was too big and had the period accurate components, which really wasn't that appealing to me. I sold it, and now reinvesting. What's really appealing for me is the ergo levers and shifting systems. At first I was really excited because I thought this ebay bike had the last of the C Record components (1994), but its more likely that its the new record labeled set. Which is fine with me.

Basically, is this bike worth the money? I cant read the top tube decal, does anyone know what model it is? Thanckx guys!
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