Colnago Master Light vs De Rosa Primato
02-06-21, 08:04 AM
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Colnago Master Light vs De Rosa Primato
Given that I already have a 96 Master Light (and a Pinarello Montello) is there any real reason why I would want to pick up an early 90s Primato? (Other than the fact that I've always wanted a De Rosa). Is it going to ride differently?
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No specific help here regarding those models.
My mid-80's DeRosa rides vastly differently than my mid-80s Pinarello SuperRecord.
Liking Italian can be habit forming. In a positive way.
My mid-80's DeRosa rides vastly differently than my mid-80s Pinarello SuperRecord.
Liking Italian can be habit forming. In a positive way.
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I will provide an opinion, noting it is pure conjecture, as I’ve never ridden either of those bikes. I have an 82 Super and 86 De Rosa Professional and they ride much differently. I also have Colnago C40 which I have considered “Master in Carbon Fiber” . My guess is you would find the Primato to be stiffer, quicker accelerating, maybe “twitchier” on the handling.
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Go for the De Rosa and find out if it is much different.
I have a Supperissimo, Montello and Professional, Colnago, Pinarello and De Rosa respectfully. They are all slightly different enough not to be able to compare. The Colnago (period Super Record, tubulars) is 2cm shorter than the De Rosa (tubulars) and the Montello (cliinchers) is an 8V Chorus comparted to the 10V Record on the DR. What is surprising to me, maybe not to others, is that Trek 760 (tubulars) with last gen RD Superbe Pro index is in serious contention.
They all need some fine tuning like getting the Montello on tubulars, getting the right stem on the De Rosa, etc. The Colnago will likely never be able to be compare due to its size. I thoroughly enjoy every one.
The real issue is me.
I have a Supperissimo, Montello and Professional, Colnago, Pinarello and De Rosa respectfully. They are all slightly different enough not to be able to compare. The Colnago (period Super Record, tubulars) is 2cm shorter than the De Rosa (tubulars) and the Montello (cliinchers) is an 8V Chorus comparted to the 10V Record on the DR. What is surprising to me, maybe not to others, is that Trek 760 (tubulars) with last gen RD Superbe Pro index is in serious contention.
They all need some fine tuning like getting the Montello on tubulars, getting the right stem on the De Rosa, etc. The Colnago will likely never be able to be compare due to its size. I thoroughly enjoy every one.
The real issue is me.
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