DEROSA Professional SLX 1989 – 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.

Here we present stunning racing machine made by Ugo De Rosa, the Professional SLX. The frame is work of art, made of superb Columbus SLX – a very stiff and light tubing with inner reinforcements. The frame is featuring the perfection and attention of details to provide the best performance you might expect from mid 1980s racing machine. Build with complete Campagnolo C Record groupset with iconic Campagnolo Delta brakes (5 pivot), pantograph Ugo DeRosa 3ttt cockpit, new old stock Michelin tires.

Iconic and very collectible. For all DeRosa lovers.

Frame & Fork: DeRosa Professional, Columbus SLX

Size:

-seat tube (c-t): 59,5cm,

-top tube (c-c):  57,5 cm,

-headset tube: 16,2 cm,

-standover: 83 cm,

Crankset: Campagnolo C Record (172,5mm , 53/39)

Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo C Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo C Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo C Record

Shifters: Campagnolo C Record

Brake Levers: Campagnolo C Record

Brakes: Campagnolo C Record Delta (5 pivot)

Hubs: Campagnolo C Record

Rims: Mavic MA40

Headset: Campagnolo C Record

Pedals: Not included

Seatpost: Cammpagnolo C Record (27,2mm)

Saddle: San Marco Rolls (new)

Stem: 3ttt Ugo DeRosa (120mm)

Handlebar: 3ttt Superleggero, 42cm (c-c)

Tires: Michelin Hi-Lite (new old stock)

Handlebar tape: Leather, white (original)

Water bottle cage: original

Condition: Used, but very good condition. Some signs of normal use. No dents, no cracks, no bends. Chrome is in excellent condition. Groupset and components are in excellent condition and are working fine.

Year: mid/late 1980s

Price: SOLD (December 2017)