'92 De Rosa SLX

[reindeer]

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Brake calipers have arrived and I practically finished the bike last night.


It's pouring rain all day long, pics will follow, but here is a preview....


Specs: Drivetrain, brakes and hubs Shimano 600, 8-speed 2. series. HP-6500 headset, HS-6400 stem, PD-6400 pedals, SP-6400-A seatpost, SL-BS64-8 shifters, 105 FD-1055 derailer. 3T Grand Prix bars, Cinelli cork ribbon, Brooks Professional saddle, Connex 808 chain, Mavic MA2 rims.

I was waiting for „new, original packaging“ bars - turned out to be used crappy steel bars in a 3T wrapper, impossible to tell from the picture. There are guys on ebay who stop at nothing :evil:

 

[oonaff]

hi, thats better...i was searching for some photo's of pro's riding de rosa s.and wondered if they
were ever team issue in the classics.
could i ask what made you pick de rosa new in the 90/s?
gerbil

 

[reindeer]

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Yes, and thanks for your hint regarding bars, that pushed me in the right direction.

I didn't read any bike magazines, was only watching Tour De France, and just liked their logo and lettering. And there was a local shop which had them on sale at that time, when steel was „out“ and I grabbed it.

Just found that Gewiss Balan had De Rosa titanium frames. Think there was another one before, but can't remember.

Some final pics.....thanks for watching.










Edit: I don't want to push the thread, but thank you all for the positive comments!

 

[firedfromthecircus]

That is looking just peachy now.

Awesome simple classic colour scheme and very nicely put together. Love it!

 

[oonaff]

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yeah great choice..and engraving on the drop outs is seen.nice ones.it is a nice logo!

 

[Jamiedyer]

Really lovely, thats come together beautifully!
Very very classy, love it. Very well put together.
Ride and enjoy

Jamie