My New De Rosa
11-13-10, 11:06 PM
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"Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin, it’s the triumphant twang of a bedspring."
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11-14-10, 12:06 AM
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Since BBM hasn't posted a full side shot of it, I'll help him out. it looks like this, only blue.
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11-14-10, 12:07 AM
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11-14-10, 12:35 AM
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Seriously though, EL-OS? Love! 
11-14-10, 12:52 AM
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WOW...I haven't been that teased since junior high! WHAT A BEAUTY.
Noglider...my De Rosa is no where near as clean or cherry.
Noglider...my De Rosa is no where near as clean or cherry.
11-14-10, 01:46 AM
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11-14-10, 02:10 AM
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11-14-10, 05:51 AM
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Don't own one with this tubeset, but have ridden one quite a bit.
....and BBM in his ride report states:
San Ramon to Sunol, then up and over Palomares to Dublin and back home. Testing out the new sled, it's nice. Wind was a bit of a bother coming back. ~43 miles and 2300 or so feet of climbing.
I'd wager I would have put triple or compacts on all of my bikes when I was 22 years old if I had to do that much climbing.
Heck, I complain about riding in and out of the river bluffs here in St. Paul.
Can't imagine riding in the hills/mountains all day.
I'd have to actually work on the bike.
Now BBM, where are those full side view shots anyway?
11-14-10, 08:36 AM
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I won't trade out any of my remaining De Rosas.
I will add one though in a couple of years.
....or when one as nice as John's falls into my lap.
All of BBM's bikes are pristine, well-conceived examples though.
I think he's the type of guy to do things properly, or he'll wait until he can.
That's why the Primatos were switched, I'd guess.
This Primato's color has me mesmerized, I must say.
I've looked at these pics about five times now.
I will add one though in a couple of years.
....or when one as nice as John's falls into my lap.
All of BBM's bikes are pristine, well-conceived examples though.
I think he's the type of guy to do things properly, or he'll wait until he can.
That's why the Primatos were switched, I'd guess.
This Primato's color has me mesmerized, I must say.
I've looked at these pics about five times now.
11-14-10, 09:16 AM
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Looks great!
Post some pics after you get the fenders and racks installed!
Looks great!
Post some pics after you get the fenders and racks installed!
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11-14-10, 10:11 AM
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"Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin, it’s the triumphant twang of a bedspring."
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11-14-10, 10:22 AM
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Very Beautiful!!! Everything works great together.
I agree with Gomango, the blue is absolutely amazing.
If I remember correctly you thought the headset may be too bulky for the build, personally I think it is a perfect fit.
I am sure it rides as nice as it looks, well done.
-Jake
I agree with Gomango, the blue is absolutely amazing.
If I remember correctly you thought the headset may be too bulky for the build, personally I think it is a perfect fit.
I am sure it rides as nice as it looks, well done.
-Jake
11-14-10, 10:31 AM
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What year was the frame made in? And what's your inseam?
What is that shade of blue called?
What is that shade of blue called?
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11-14-10, 11:00 AM
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HUBBA HUBBA! What a beautiful build...everything looks so clean and crisp...PERFECT.
