Advice needed on component choice for classic De Rosa Neo Primato
10-07-10, 12:54 AM
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Advice needed on component choice for classic De Rosa Neo Primato
Hey guys, I have the chance of getting a lovely NOS classic De Rosa Neo Primato frame. It's a 1996 model and stunning. The guy is ready to part with it for 550 USD. That's a quite reasonable price, right? Now there is the question which components are a suitable fit. I already have a set of very nice MAVIC Rims on Campagnolo hubs and a lovely Cinelli champione del mondo stem and bar, so I guess it is going to be an all Italian ride... What do you guys think of the Campa Athena component group? Thanks very much for your opinions... Cheers
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10-07-10, 05:36 AM
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I also quite like croce d'aune and the late victory. Very different regarding prices... If anyone has parts of these left, please pm me. Cheers
10-07-10, 08:01 AM
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Nice! I'd build it with a modern Campagnolo alu group.
10-07-10, 08:31 AM
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Period correct would be Campy 8 speed Ergo. 9 speed came out in 1997. With a frame like this I would hunt for Chorus level or above. I'm a great fan of 8 sp Campagnolo, currently having almost 3 complete groups in the works. The 'alloy' look is easy to achieve, as there were no carbon or black parts available to muddle up the market. Also the levers have a clean appearance and shifts very deliberate, so to speak. You can drop half a cassette with one push and the front is ratcheting. Good stuff.
For the popular neo-retro look and performance choose 10 or 11 speed Campy, again higher level component groups. The price with mid-level wheels will be close to a grand.
To me it would make little sense to employ groups that predates the frame, as C d'A or C-Record.
For the popular neo-retro look and performance choose 10 or 11 speed Campy, again higher level component groups. The price with mid-level wheels will be close to a grand.
To me it would make little sense to employ groups that predates the frame, as C d'A or C-Record.
10-08-10, 07:26 AM
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I have now been able to get my hands on a complete Chorus 8 speed (synchro) group, at reasonable money. It does predate the frame a little bit but Im still happy. What Im still missing is the AERO brake levers w/o ergo shifters. Does anyone still have em and wants to part with them?
Reckon I'll go for a similar look/ set- up, but with regular black Mavic rims and a black seat. Still looking for the Cinelli SLX saddle
10-08-10, 07:36 AM
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Period correct would be Campy 8 speed Ergo. 9 speed came out in 1997. With a frame like this I would hunt for Chorus level or above. I'm a great fan of 8 sp Campagnolo, currently having almost 3 complete groups in the works. The 'alloy' look is easy to achieve, as there were no carbon or black parts available to muddle up the market. Also the levers have a clean appearance and shifts very deliberate, so to speak. You can drop half a cassette with one push and the front is ratcheting. Good stuff.
For the popular neo-retro look and performance choose 10 or 11 speed Campy, again higher level component groups. The price with mid-level wheels will be close to a grand.
To me it would make little sense to employ groups that predates the frame, as C d'A or C-Record.
For the popular neo-retro look and performance choose 10 or 11 speed Campy, again higher level component groups. The price with mid-level wheels will be close to a grand.
To me it would make little sense to employ groups that predates the frame, as C d'A or C-Record.
8 speed Ergo is incredible...I have two bikes with 8sp ergo and they're just worry free, wonderful, riding pleasure. It is definitely a highly functional, beautiful choice and if it were me, I'd wait a little longer to build, but I'd do it right. The 8sp ergo stuff also isn't that insanely expensive...it will be, so act quickly.
I also strongly agree with OFG and Jan about 11sp Campy...the stuff is worth every dollar in performance. My next bike will be an 11sp campy bike.
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I have now been able to get my hands on a complete Chorus 8 speed (synchro) group, at reasonable money. It does predate the frame a little bit but Im still happy. What Im still missing is the AERO brake levers w/o ergo shifters. Does anyone still have em and wants to part with them?
Reckon I'll go for a similar look/ set- up, but with regular black Mavic rims and a black seat. Still looking for the Cinelli SLX saddle
10-08-10, 07:45 AM
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It seems you are all supporting the 8speed Ergo choice. I have no experience whatsoever with it but am willing to try- you have got me. I'll start sourcing
10-08-10, 08:47 AM
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Do you have any larger photos of that blue De Rosa with the Shamals?
I am putting a 10 speed Record group on my De Rosa Professional, mostly because I had a nice set of Record/Open Pro wheels lying around, not being used. The bike handles incredibly well, I cannot wait to take it out with Ergo shifting.
I am putting a 10 speed Record group on my De Rosa Professional, mostly because I had a nice set of Record/Open Pro wheels lying around, not being used. The bike handles incredibly well, I cannot wait to take it out with Ergo shifting.
10-08-10, 08:56 AM
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My 9-speed racing triple right brifter died so I set up my Break-Away with old 8 speed brifters and an old rear 8 speed Shamal wheel. (weird old 14-30 Record OR cassette). Amazed at how well this works.
10-08-10, 09:22 AM
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