Through the over zealousness of some friends, I now own the bike that I have been looking for for years, a De Rosa Primato in EL-OS with a flat fork crown and Diamente stays.
What's the problem? Well, I am a rider, not a collector, and something has to give. What do I sell? My Cinelli SC is off limits, so that narrows it down to one of five bikes. Bear in mind, I keep some bikes in Michigan for the Summer, and some in Arizona for the 7-8 months I am here, hence the duplications.
Here are the choices:
1) A mid 1980's Rossin, Columbus SL, full Campagnolo Record, many TI bits.
2) Merckx Professional, also mid 1980's, Columbus SL, full Campagnolo Record, many TI bits.
3) Merckx Professional, early 1980's Columbus SL, flat fork crown, Full pantograhed Campagnolo grouppo, many TI bits, as well.
4) Mid 1980's De Rosa Professional, Columbus SLX, Dura Ace 7 speed grouppo
5) Mid 1980's De Rosa Professional, Campagnolo Chorus 10 speed grouppo