My new De Rosa!
08-17-17 | 12:19 PM
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Well done! Congratulations!
08-17-17 | 12:58 PM
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Duane or Michael, would either of you mind saying who did that beautiful paint work/touch up, please? I may look into having the Tommasini repainted in the near future and I would like to be gathering up some names. Much appreciated guys.
Bill
Bill
08-17-17 | 01:10 PM
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From: between Milwaukee and Sheboygan in Wisconsin
Bikes: 1995 Trek 520 is the current primary bike.
A DeRosa is one of those brands that I've always had a desire for.
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08-17-17 | 01:27 PM
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Trying not to derail the thread, but Duane is distinct in his ability to repair where required while preserving the original paint as much as possible. He has done spot repairs on my De Rosa, Merckx and Simoncini and did a total repaint on my PX10. On all four bikes he managed to preserve and restore most of the original decals and the color match to the original paint is exact. It's impossible to tell where the new paint meets the remaining original color.
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08-17-17 | 02:22 PM
#30
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That looks very nice! Great job on the paint issues and parts selection. You all know my stand on handlebar position by now and I will not dwell on it further. ;-)
Looks great.
Looks great.
08-17-17 | 06:03 PM
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welcome to chester cycles bicycle refinishing, restoration, and cosmetic repairs, too helping change the color of chicago?s bikes since 2004
Trying not to derail the thread, but Duane is distinct in his ability to repair where required while preserving the original paint as much as possible. He has done spot repairs on my De Rosa, Merckx and Simoncini and did a total repaint on my PX10. On all four bikes he managed to preserve and restore most of the original decals and the color match to the original paint is exact. It's impossible to tell where the new paint meets the remaining original color.
Trying not to derail the thread, but Duane is distinct in his ability to repair where required while preserving the original paint as much as possible. He has done spot repairs on my De Rosa, Merckx and Simoncini and did a total repaint on my PX10. On all four bikes he managed to preserve and restore most of the original decals and the color match to the original paint is exact. It's impossible to tell where the new paint meets the remaining original color.
08-17-17 | 09:35 PM
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Ha! I thought about your Colnago Master when I was setting up my bars. I try to get them as parallel to the deck as possible while still be able to reach the levers. I usually end up pointing them at the rear brake pads. Honest they don't look as bad in person!
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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
08-18-17 | 05:53 AM
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This is probably the subject of a thread of its own-if it hasn't already been done...
Compared to Super Record ,Nuovo Record, etc. the C-Record era was only a few years. It wasn't considered "classic" for a long time. Add to that the fact that it was produced in the era of-and used by- LeMond, Fignon, Hinault, Roche, etc.
08-18-17 | 07:45 PM
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Bikes: 2008 S-Works Roubaix SL, 1979 Raleigh Comp GS, 1978 Schwinn Volare
Effing EPIC. Beautiful. Sometimes a before/after just makes me smile. This is one of those. 
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08-19-17 | 12:55 PM
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Disclaimer - all streaks and smudges are tricks of light and signs of 2 rides without cleaning!
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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
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