DE ROSA Professional Sammontana, Campagnolo Super Record, 56cm (mid 1980s) – SOLD

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.

Sammontana is Italian icecream company founded in 1948, sponsoring Italian cycling teams since 1973. In 1982, the Sammontana team was led by Moreno Argentin and DeRosa was their bike suplier.

 

Here we are proudly presenting one the most iconic bikes made by UgoDe Rosa, the DE ROSA Professional. The frame is work of art, made of Columbus SL, featuring the perfection and attention to details to providing the best performance you might expect from mid 80s racing machine. Amazing Sammontana paintjob, famous ”Diamante chainstay”  with De Rosa engraved seatstays. Completely built with Campagnolo Super Record groupset (Pat.83), pantograph DE ROSA 3ttt cockpit, pantograph seatpost, chainring and brake levers. Equipped with Fiamme Explorer clincher rims and new Veloflex tires. No much words needed.

Iconic and very collectible. L’Eroica ready. Fair price.

 

 

Frame & Fork: DeRosa Professional, Columbus SL

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 56 cm

– top tube (c-c): 55 cm

– headset tube: 13,4 cm

– standover: 80 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Super Record 170mm (52/42, Pat.83)

Bottom bracket : Campagnolo Super Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record (Pat.83)

Headset: Campagnolo Super Record

Shifters: Campagnolo Super Record

Brake Levers: Campagnolo Record, De Rosa pantogeaph

Brakes: Campagnolo Super Record

Handlebar: 3ttt Mod Competizione

Stem: 3ttt, DeRosa pantograph (115 mm)

Hubs: Campagnolo Record

Rims: Fiamme Explorer

Freewheel: Regina Oro (6 speed)

Seatpost: Campagnolo Super Record, De Rosa pantograph (27,2mm)

Seat: San Marco Concor (original)

Pedals: Campagnolo Superleggeri

Leather straps: Yellow (original)

Tires: Veloflex Master (new)

Handlebar Tape: Yellow, Benotto

 

 

Condition:  Used, but good condition. No cracks, no dents, not bent. Groupset is in excellent condition. All parts are working fine.

Era: mid 1980s

Weight: 9.55kg (as on photos)

Price: SOLD (May 2020)