Ugo De Rosa
03-30-23, 06:52 AM
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Ugo De Rosa
As many of you may already be aware, Ugo De Rosa passed away a few days ago. While I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, I didn't want to disturb him too much despite having written a book about his bikes with his consent, as I held a great deal of respect for him. Now I am sorry I didn't talked with him more often. However, even without direct communication, his bikes made it feel as though I was speaking with him every day. And we are lucky we can continue to do so anytime thanks to all his creation he left us.
I want to take this opportunity to bring greater attention to his work, particularly his early creations, as they are becoming increasingly difficult to find. For this reason, I would like to encourage the widest possible distribution of the book "Classic De Rosa". The book features a collection of 50s and 60s bikes that are rare and may not appear again anytime soon.
I am also more than happy to share next days some bikes from my collection as a tribute. Starting from this one below, which I bought back from US (never seen another like this since its discover 10 years ago). I dated this around 63-65.
I want to take this opportunity to bring greater attention to his work, particularly his early creations, as they are becoming increasingly difficult to find. For this reason, I would like to encourage the widest possible distribution of the book "Classic De Rosa". The book features a collection of 50s and 60s bikes that are rare and may not appear again anytime soon.
I am also more than happy to share next days some bikes from my collection as a tribute. Starting from this one below, which I bought back from US (never seen another like this since its discover 10 years ago). I dated this around 63-65.
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03-30-23, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by corsaclassic
As many of you may already be aware, Ugo De Rosa passed away a few days ago. While I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, I didn't want to disturb him too much despite having written a book about his bikes with his consent, as I held a great deal of respect for him. Now I am sorry I didn't talked with him more often. However, even without direct communication, his bikes made it feel as though I was speaking with him every day. And we are lucky we can continue to do so anytime thanks to all his creation he left us.
I want to take this opportunity to bring greater attention to his work, particularly his early creations, as they are becoming increasingly difficult to find. For this reason, I would like to encourage the widest possible distribution of the book "Classic De Rosa". The book features a collection of 50s and 60s bikes that are rare and may not appear again anytime soon.
I am also more than happy to share next days some bikes from my collection as a tribute. Starting from this one below, which I bought back from US (never seen another like this since its discover 10 years ago). I dated this around 63-65.
I want to take this opportunity to bring greater attention to his work, particularly his early creations, as they are becoming increasingly difficult to find. For this reason, I would like to encourage the widest possible distribution of the book "Classic De Rosa". The book features a collection of 50s and 60s bikes that are rare and may not appear again anytime soon.
I am also more than happy to share next days some bikes from my collection as a tribute. Starting from this one below, which I bought back from US (never seen another like this since its discover 10 years ago). I dated this around 63-65.
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course), 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba...I...am...done....
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course), 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba...I...am...done....
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Terrific appearance.
I considered bidding on one a bit later some 15 years ago, sold for about $4,000 US.
an inquiry as to the introduction date of the Regina Oro chain, they existed when I became aware of racing bicycles but that was 1972. They were uncommon. I found a Raleigh catalog image from 1971. Very inconclusive earlier than that. Chains were a wear item so upgrading was frequent.
I considered bidding on one a bit later some 15 years ago, sold for about $4,000 US.
an inquiry as to the introduction date of the Regina Oro chain, they existed when I became aware of racing bicycles but that was 1972. They were uncommon. I found a Raleigh catalog image from 1971. Very inconclusive earlier than that. Chains were a wear item so upgrading was frequent.
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03-30-23, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by corsaclassic
All original!
03-30-23, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by corsaclassic
All original!
03-30-23, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by repechage
that would be the earliest use of a Regina Oro chain observed.
03-30-23, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by smd4
Assuming that everything is actually original. Which is sorta tough (actually, likely impossible) to prove.
Just the Oro chain caught my eye, as the earliest use I have seen would be in an image in an old International Cycle Sport magazine from 1970.
Not the most granular.
I believe the Oro cog freewheel appeared first, but dated catalogs just don't seem to surface.
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03-30-23, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jdawginsc
That is beautiful. Original or restored? I love the graphics.
I am in the camp that bicycles are to be used. Otherwise they are just sculpture.
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03-31-23, 03:23 AM
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By original I may refer to paint, decals and components. Of course tape and tubular (maybe chain) are more recent!
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03-31-23, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by corsaclassic
By original I may refer to paint, decals and components. Of course tape and tubular (maybe chain) are more recent!
repainted (again) wrong graphics, slammed seatpost!
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