De Rosa Rosso Corsa

[vtwinvince]

I got this from the original owner, a sponsored racer from the 1950's, a '92 SLX with 8 speed C Record and Shamals in near mint condition. It's a little small for me, hence the longer Syncros post swapped in to replace the Campy aero unit. I have a set of correct Campy Record pedals, but need to get a set of dedicated shoes for the weird cleats. Ride report to follow.

 

[grantoury]

Nice De Rosa. Looks like it is a couple of sizes too small?

 

[nicktait1]

I got this from the original owner, a sponsored racer from the 1950's, a '92 SLX with 8 speed C Record and Shamals in near mint condition. It's a little small for me, hence the longer Syncros post swapped in to replace the Campy aero unit. I have a set of correct Campy Record pedals, but need to get a set of dedicated shoes for the weird cleats. Ride report to follow.

Stunning bike, love the Shamals

 

[SteelNipple]

Not C Record, but Chorus RS group with Ergopower control levers from '92

 

[vtwinvince]

Thanks for the correction, I guess C Record would have had the Delta brakes? Anyway, yes, it is a couple of cm too small.

 

[SteelNipple]

Thanks for the correction, I guess C Record would have had the Delta brakes? Anyway, yes, it is a couple of cm too small.

Yes, and dual pivot brakes from '93.

 

[Ippikin]

A handsome De Rosa indeed with gorgeous Campag, the 8 speed parts look so good especially the curved ergo levers. Whenever I see a set up like this I am reminded as to how technology and beauty can be combined. How does the bike ride?

 

[vtwinvince]

I'll let you know shortly, test ride coming up later today.

 

[vtwinvince]

SITREP: rides extremely nicely for being too small, similar to my '92 De Bernardi SLX, no surpise there. I was worried that the Shamals would be bone jarring on the crappy roads around here, but not the case, and the bike was very stable descending but also quick turning.

 

[ChromeChainstay]

Saddle to stem drop looks maneagable, with time to adjust your back. i have a cannondale, i posted about with a lot of handlebar drop, for me. it's worth stretching my back for.

beautiful bike you have there