De Rosa Professional SLX
01-27-17 | 05:38 AM
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Bikes: ? Proteous, '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, 'Litespeed Catalyst'94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster
Welcome to C&V! Nice bike! I lust after a De Rosa and enjoy seeing the variety that are out there.
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01-27-17 | 08:15 AM
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Gorgeous bike and nicely dressed out.!
I recently tried to buy the same version from a seller a couple of hours from me. Our meeting got derailed by a snowstorm then the seller changed his mind. Arghhh...
I recently tried to buy the same version from a seller a couple of hours from me. Our meeting got derailed by a snowstorm then the seller changed his mind. Arghhh...
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N = '96 Colnago C40, '04 Wilier Alpe D'Huez, '10 Colnago EPS, '85 Merckx Pro, '89 Merckx Century, '86 Tommasini Professional, '04 Teschner Aero FX Pro, '05 Alan Carbon Cross, '86 De Rosa Professional, '95 Gios Compact Pro, '95 Carrera Zeus, ‘81 Masi Gran Criterium, ‘81 Merckx Pro, ‘89 Cinelli Supercorsa, ‘83 Bianchi Specialissima, ‘VO Randonneur, Ritchey Breakaway Steel, Rivendell Rambouillet, Heron Randonneur, ‘92 Ciöcc Columbus EL
N = '96 Colnago C40, '04 Wilier Alpe D'Huez, '10 Colnago EPS, '85 Merckx Pro, '89 Merckx Century, '86 Tommasini Professional, '04 Teschner Aero FX Pro, '05 Alan Carbon Cross, '86 De Rosa Professional, '95 Gios Compact Pro, '95 Carrera Zeus, ‘81 Masi Gran Criterium, ‘81 Merckx Pro, ‘89 Cinelli Supercorsa, ‘83 Bianchi Specialissima, ‘VO Randonneur, Ritchey Breakaway Steel, Rivendell Rambouillet, Heron Randonneur, ‘92 Ciöcc Columbus EL
01-27-17 | 08:37 AM
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Bikes: Paletti,Pinarello Monviso,Duell Vienna,Giordana XL Super,Lemond Maillot Juane.& custom,PDG Paramount,Fuji Opus III,Davidson Impulse,Pashley Guv'nor,Evans,Fishlips,Y-Foil,Softride, Tetra Pro, CAAD8 Optimo,
Beautiful bike! I'm still waiting to build up my first De Rosa, the wheels have been "stuck in customs" since Dec 18th....
Love to hear more about your bike
Love to hear more about your bike
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01-27-17 | 10:12 AM
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From: Louisville, KY
01-27-17 | 04:35 PM
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Bikes: Paletti,Pinarello Monviso,Duell Vienna,Giordana XL Super,Lemond Maillot Juane.& custom,PDG Paramount,Fuji Opus III,Davidson Impulse,Pashley Guv'nor,Evans,Fishlips,Y-Foil,Softride, Tetra Pro, CAAD8 Optimo,
01-29-17 | 03:25 AM
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01-29-17 | 06:14 AM
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Bikes: colnago titanio oval master, pinarello treviso es, centurion prestige, tomac ti 26er, lemond buenos aires, mbk 753, vitus 992 and zx1, rocky mountain hammer disc,bd century titanium, specialized venge expert
It is a really nice racing machine with top flite components from that time..
Btw, probikekit orders take awhile to get to Toronto as well. Ribble and merlin are usually within 7-10 days from my experience.
01-29-17 | 06:35 AM
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The bike was built up in good old Toronto. Probikekit maybe does not like the snow, cold and all that.
Anyways, I am pondering my next project...a new built with a vintage Colnago Master Lite X (actually, they are still in production and that frame cost a arm and a leg if you know what I mean).
01-29-17 | 07:45 AM
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Bikes: colnago titanio oval master, pinarello treviso es, centurion prestige, tomac ti 26er, lemond buenos aires, mbk 753, vitus 992 and zx1, rocky mountain hammer disc,bd century titanium, specialized venge expert
The bike was built up in good old Toronto. Probikekit maybe does not like the snow, cold and all that.
Anyways, I am pondering my next project...a new built with a vintage Colnago Master Lite X (actually, they are still in production and that frame cost a arm and a leg if you know what I mean).
Anyways, I am pondering my next project...a new built with a vintage Colnago Master Lite X (actually, they are still in production and that frame cost a arm and a leg if you know what I mean).
I like bikes but sometimes I have to remind myself it's really just about the ride so I'll be selling some of mine soon. Just can't make up my mind
01-29-17 | 08:13 AM
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Ha ha , what do yah know. Hey, if you're interested in another vintage top flite bike and you're still in the Toronto area check out 'my little bike shop'. I think he's on college by ossington. Incredible bikes and pretty decent prices. Just a mecca of vintage. Ask to see his storage room. He even has/had 3 black nos colnago anniversary bikes. He posts on kijiji regularly but mostly his modern stuff.
I like bikes but sometimes I have to remind myself it's really just about the ride so I'll be selling some of mine soon. Just can't make up my mind
I like bikes but sometimes I have to remind myself it's really just about the ride so I'll be selling some of mine soon. Just can't make up my mind
I never knew there is a bike shop at College and Ossington, pass by that numerous times and I do not recall seeing one (not if I was actually looking haha).
I have a friend that has a Colnago Master Lite X 30th Anniversary edition (art décor). Pretty Bike, but the size is too big (53). My size is 50 (centre to centre at seat tube).
01-29-17 | 08:30 AM
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Bikes: '84 Cinelli Supercorsa, '82 Colnago Superissimo, '79 Gios Super Record, '81 Merckx Professional, '84 Coppi Fiorelli, Dawes Super Galaxy
It's a couple of blocks West of Ossington on the North side of College. Pretty unassuming old house that is easily missed, but slammed full of bikes.
Beautiful De Rosa you have. I've been looking for one with late SR or early CR for quite a while
Beautiful De Rosa you have. I've been looking for one with late SR or early CR for quite a while
I never knew there is a bike shop at College and Ossington, pass by that numerous times and I do not recall seeing one (not if I was actually looking haha).
I have a friend that has a Colnago Master Lite X 30th Anniversary edition (art décor). Pretty Bike, but the size is too big (53). My size is 50 (centre to centre at seat tube).
I have a friend that has a Colnago Master Lite X 30th Anniversary edition (art décor). Pretty Bike, but the size is too big (53). My size is 50 (centre to centre at seat tube).
01-30-17 | 12:19 AM
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Some more pics for your viewing pleasure
Specs are:
De Rosa Sanmontana G 1989 SLX Frame and Fork
Size: 50 (centre to centre seat tube)
Campagnolo C Record: Second generation
Seat Post
Rear Derailleur
Front Derailleur
Crank
Shifters Friction
Bottom Bracket
Headset
Front and rear hubs
Colbalto Side Pulls (got rid of the Deltas - a headache to set up and maintain)
Cinelli Champion del mondo handlebar
Stem Cinelli
San Marco "Rolls" Original (still looking fresh after 27 years of service)
Mavic GL 330
Victtoria Competition
Regina America 6 speed smallblock
Chain: Regina superleggra
02-12-17 | 06:06 AM
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Bikes: 1985 Colnago Arabesque, 1986 Colnago Super - Saronni red, 1987 Colnago Master Moda, 1990 Colnago Super - Nero assoluto, 1991 De Rosa Professional SLX - Ariostea Team Edition, 1991 Klein Pinnacle - black, 1993 Klein attitude - gator
Hi,
Your bike is very nice,
fortunally i own the nearly same bike!
I did all my Mountain cycling with this bike,
because it is very stiff and save.
Gross Glockner downhill i did more than 110 km/h
top speed.
Your bike is very nice,
fortunally i own the nearly same bike!
I did all my Mountain cycling with this bike,
because it is very stiff and save.
Gross Glockner downhill i did more than 110 km/h
top speed.
02-12-17 | 07:12 AM
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02-12-17 | 07:42 AM
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HAHA Identical Twins! nice Bike. How are the delta brakes working out for you?
02-12-17 | 07:58 AM
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I'll say it again - very nice bikes. "Mountain cycling" I had a mental picture of ripping down a rocky single track, fortunately not the case I think ha ha.
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N = '96 Colnago C40, '04 Wilier Alpe D'Huez, '10 Colnago EPS, '85 Merckx Pro, '89 Merckx Century, '86 Tommasini Professional, '04 Teschner Aero FX Pro, '05 Alan Carbon Cross, '86 De Rosa Professional, '95 Gios Compact Pro, '95 Carrera Zeus, ‘81 Masi Gran Criterium, ‘81 Merckx Pro, ‘89 Cinelli Supercorsa, ‘83 Bianchi Specialissima, ‘VO Randonneur, Ritchey Breakaway Steel, Rivendell Rambouillet, Heron Randonneur, ‘92 Ciöcc Columbus EL
N = '96 Colnago C40, '04 Wilier Alpe D'Huez, '10 Colnago EPS, '85 Merckx Pro, '89 Merckx Century, '86 Tommasini Professional, '04 Teschner Aero FX Pro, '05 Alan Carbon Cross, '86 De Rosa Professional, '95 Gios Compact Pro, '95 Carrera Zeus, ‘81 Masi Gran Criterium, ‘81 Merckx Pro, ‘89 Cinelli Supercorsa, ‘83 Bianchi Specialissima, ‘VO Randonneur, Ritchey Breakaway Steel, Rivendell Rambouillet, Heron Randonneur, ‘92 Ciöcc Columbus EL
02-12-17 | 08:08 AM
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Bikes: 1985 Colnago Arabesque, 1986 Colnago Super - Saronni red, 1987 Colnago Master Moda, 1990 Colnago Super - Nero assoluto, 1991 De Rosa Professional SLX - Ariostea Team Edition, 1991 Klein Pinnacle - black, 1993 Klein attitude - gator
I am very happy with the deltas. They are very reliable and very strong.
I have three bikes with the deltas. Two are second generation, one is the
fifth generation. I can compare it with the super record as well as with the
cobaltos, i also own the latest super records, they are minimum as good as
the mentioned. From the optical point of view are they unbeatable.
It is allways very nice to find people with a similar taste.
My other bikes You can find under flickr.
Search for paul150959.
I have three bikes with the deltas. Two are second generation, one is the
fifth generation. I can compare it with the super record as well as with the
cobaltos, i also own the latest super records, they are minimum as good as
the mentioned. From the optical point of view are they unbeatable.
It is allways very nice to find people with a similar taste.
My other bikes You can find under flickr.
Search for paul150959.
02-12-17 | 08:23 AM
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Also like the Deltas...very adjustable. They're a pain to get set up, but once the toe in is right, they're as good as a decent set of dual pivots.
Granted, they're needlessly heavy, big, etc...but they're awfully pretty, and they work fine.
Granted, they're needlessly heavy, big, etc...but they're awfully pretty, and they work fine.