@ Andy_K It is interesting how something unexpected can influence or even change the direction of a build.

De Rosa Pro was on THE list and when SQ put one up for sale in my size, I grabbed it.

There are a couple of period or near period correct builds in the small stable and I was considering the same for the Pro. Then I started looking at Campy parts of that time period. Sorry, but I am a bit of a snob in that i prefer Campy on any older Italians and then the top-of-the-line with a top-of-the-line frame set. C-Record became a problem for the bank.

While having it sit a bit while I pondered, a wheel set showed up at an incredibly low price that set the path. Ambrosa Nemesis rims, Campy Record hubs, Campy 10 speed cassette and a surprise of black spokes with red ones on either side of the valve stems. The direction was set in two directions, drive train and color. There were a couple of additional evaluations like black vs silver and where, but it turned out to be very satisfactory even with a mx of years of top end parts. At one point I crossed the line on what I was willing to spend and splurged on NOS skewers to get a match for the hubs and aesthetics.

Andy, great looking bike!

I won't pollute your thread with my pics but for those interested, Help me build a 1990 De Rosa Pro - Bike Forums