C&Vers can be very passionate about our frames, and can lead one to believe that since Ugo himself did not braze the current De Rosa lineup they are worthless frames. The frame in question is probably a very good frame. I seriously would doubt that the current owners of Ciocc would put that storied name (San Cristobal) on a gas pipe frame which could damage their good name which they hopefully paid "Chooch" dearly for. If you would study the beautiful lines of available stems for 1" threaded forks you may change your mind about that head tube.