Ugo De Rosa, one of the most successful frame builders was born on January 27, 1934 in Milan, Italy. His passion led him to study mechanics and engineering at a technical college. Later, in the early 1950s he opened his first shop and commenced the manufacture of racing bicycles. He supplied many champions with his high-end bicycles (Gianni Motta, Eddy Merckx and Francesco Moser…), and also strongly influenced the cycling industry with his amazing bikes from Cusano Milanino.

In the early 1990s 1990 Ugo De Rosa embarked on a new project to build a bicycle from titanium tubes which would stand up to rigors of professional racing and have the ride quality of a DeRosa. Ugo spent over three years in the reserach and development phase of his newly project. In late 1993 the DeRosa Titanio was born and delivered to the Gewiss-Ballan Team. The results were fantastic, the riders were flying on their racing machines. The Gewiss-Ballan team collected over 40 victories in 1994, some of their biggest were: Milan-San Remo (G.Furlan), Liege-Bastogne-Liege (E.Berzin), Fleche Vallone (Argentin, Furlan, Berzin), Giro d’Italia (Berzin beating M.Indurain), Tour of Lombary (V.Bobrik).

Moreno Argentin (born 17 December 1960) is an Italian former professional cyclist (from 1981 to 1994), one of the best one-day classic specialist of his era. Born in San Donà di Piave (Veneto), Argentin won stages in the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and the Tour de Suisse. Known as Il Capo (“The Boss”), he won Liège–Bastogne–Liège four times, the La Flèche Wallonne three times, and the Tour of Flanders and Giro di Lombardia once. He became Italian national champion in 1983 and 1989, and world champion in 1986.

In season 1994, he raced for Team Gewiss Ballan, which was his last season as professional cyclist. He raced on De Rosa Titanio bike that year. In late April ’94, he won hid 3rd Flèche Vallone, in early May ’94 he won Giro del Trentino, a week after competed at the Giro d’Italia which was his final race of his career. He won 68 professional races and is considered as one of the best riders of his era.

Moreno Argentin (Gewiss Ballan) on De Rosa Titanio back in 1994

Proudly presenting this extraordinary racing machine of the cycling champion- 1994 DEROSA Titanio, authentic bike of Moreno Argentin of Team Gewiss-Ballan. Signed by Moreno himself. It comes with a signed original Moreno’s Gewiss Ballan jersey as well. No much words needed.

A dream for any vintage bike collector.

Frame: De Rosa Titanio / M.Argentin Team Gewiss Ballan

Crankset: Campagnolo C-Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo C-Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo C-Record 8s

Headset: Campagnolo Record

Levers: Campagnolo Record Ergopower 8s

Brakes: Campagnolo Record

Stem: 3ttt Pro Titanium (125 mm)

Handlebar: 3ttt

Rims: Campagnolo

Seatpost: Campagnolo C-Record (27,2mm)

Seat: Selle Italia Flite Titanium

Pedals: Campagnolo Record

Tubulars: Vittoria CX Squadra Corse

Condition:  Used, but excellent condition. Low mileage. Ready to ride.

Year: 1994

Price: Accepting offers 

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