DeRosa, finally in hand.
12-31-18, 02:53 PM
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DeRosa, finally in hand.
Made a deal on this last week and finally picked it up today. It’s a little rough, older Keith Anderson repaint. Needs some work, and better saddle and stem/bars .
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12-31-18, 02:56 PM
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Ohhh... LOOKS NICE!!!!
A little cleaning, finishing, and tuning, but overall quite nice.
A little cleaning, finishing, and tuning, but overall quite nice.
12-31-18, 03:22 PM
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Very nice! I finally picked up a De Rosa that is my size about a year ago. You will enjoy the ride.
12-31-18, 03:48 PM
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Congrat's on such a "grail" find!
I've had my eyes open for a nice DeRosa for many long years, but at some point took the more pragmatic approach and bought a couple of more-common Eddy Merckx's.
I've had my eyes open for a nice DeRosa for many long years, but at some point took the more pragmatic approach and bought a couple of more-common Eddy Merckx's.
12-31-18, 03:53 PM
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Better clock that big chainring on right. hate to get the chain stuck between the spider and the crank arm when you overshift it!
12-31-18, 04:14 PM
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Yep, bottom bracket is on backwards also. This will get the full treatment once I collect some parts.
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12-31-18, 04:17 PM
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I never thought my wife paid much attention to my bikes. But, when I told her how hard it is to find DeRosa bikes, she said “Isn’t this your third red DeRosa?” Left me speeches, she got me!
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12-31-18, 04:18 PM
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Dang that looks fast. Nice nab.
12-31-18, 04:27 PM
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Nice one Shawn.
Please put better tires on with the rebuild. She deserves it!
Please put better tires on with the rebuild. She deserves it!
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12-31-18, 04:43 PM
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Unfortunate that Keith Anderson stopped painting bicycles, but it is a tough business. Mix in other factors and doing something else makes sense.
Very nice purchase.
12-31-18, 04:45 PM
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Wow that is better than Cool. Congrats.
12-31-18, 04:52 PM
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Does anyone know if the internal brake guide is original or was it put on later? Also not sure about the seattube bottle bosses. Thanks
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12-31-18, 05:09 PM
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Sweet score!
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12-31-18, 06:03 PM
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12-31-18, 06:05 PM
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I just noticed, De Rosa wasn't into that much chrome on their bikes (no chrome on the forks?)? Kinda unusual for an Italian maker.....
12-31-18, 06:39 PM
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P. Delgado tribute stem - Nice!
12-31-18, 06:40 PM
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Congrats! 
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12-31-18, 07:17 PM
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I did a build with modern components......great combo and still looks great...... black on red
this is a no regret acquisition......
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12-31-18, 08:09 PM
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Beautiful!
I never understood why people went totally gaga over bright red bikes with white decals............Then I saw one in person last week. It's like there is an aura or glow surrounding them. Almost too pretty to ride. I get it now.
I never understood why people went totally gaga over bright red bikes with white decals............Then I saw one in person last week. It's like there is an aura or glow surrounding them. Almost too pretty to ride. I get it now.
12-31-18, 08:18 PM
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Really nice , are those non aero or aero levers ? Non I hope I hope . Going to keep it stock ?
12-31-18, 10:09 PM
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so note, while red is faster, de rosa red has a built in "significant other look at me" factor......use this knowledge wisely
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01-01-19, 12:41 AM
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