Originally Posted by cargomama

I found a 49cm De Rosa frame, custom made around 1999-2001 for a woman with a somewhat shorter waist and about two inches shorter than me. It is Columbus SLX, lugged with a full Campagnolo Chorus kit (with the modern "brifters) and Mavic rims. The condition is excellent as the owner is very knowledgeable and careful with his bikes, I am sure the geometry is more "race" BUT it may be the perfect opportunity to try different setups and expand my view a little of what is comfortable. The current stem I'm guessing will need to be replaced with something taller with less reach but I want to try it the way it is first.

Also, I find the bike very beautiful and most women I think are willing to put up with a little finagling to make the pretty bike work just right