90s baby blue De Rosa build
09-27-23, 02:18 PM
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Here is something I put together. Campagnolo Super Record 11spd. I am going to swap out the wheels for some tubulars though. These wheels (shown) are way too stiff.
09-27-23, 02:38 PM
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Wow, that looks really good. I thought the newer Campy cranks would look too chunky on a skinny frame, but that looks fantastic!
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10-02-23, 09:22 AM
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I think I have a good lead on a silver Campy Athena 11 groupset... Any ideas for a wheelset? Off-the-shelf Campy wheelset? Custom build? Thanks!
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10-02-23, 09:17 PM
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A De Rosa with Dura Ace and a Pinarello with Campy Racing-T.
10-02-23, 10:05 PM
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10-03-23, 07:46 AM
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I have a blue De Rosa and I have 8 speed C Record on it. I put a brown Brooks Swallow saddle and bar tape on it. I bought the bike off Craigslist 6 yrs ago. It’s a 60 cm which is larger than the 58 cm size I prefer but the paint condition and components were in very good conditions.
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10-03-23, 08:09 AM
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10-04-23, 11:35 AM
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OK, just got this complete groupset (was essentially brand new and used for a photo shoot) for $700. Looks like I'll need to go with a silver wheelset. Can't seem to find any newish Campy factory groupsets that are silver. Maybe build one up with White Industries hubs (silver or blue?), laced to H Plus Son silver rims? Any other ideas? Thanks, gang!
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As you've gone silver groupset I'd keep it all silver with silver hubs and rims for maximum shiny.
What are you frame clearances like? If you can fit 28c tyres or wider I'd go for some of the newer wider rims like the H+Son Archetype's with the logo's acetone'd off on some silver Chorus or Record hubs..
I'm just having some laced to some silver Campag Chorus hubs, 28h front and 32 rear, but other silver hubs like White Industries would be good too.
What are you frame clearances like? If you can fit 28c tyres or wider I'd go for some of the newer wider rims like the H+Son Archetype's with the logo's acetone'd off on some silver Chorus or Record hubs..
I'm just having some laced to some silver Campag Chorus hubs, 28h front and 32 rear, but other silver hubs like White Industries would be good too.
10-04-23, 01:17 PM
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As you've gone silver groupset I'd keep it all silver with silver hubs and rims for maximum shiny.
What are you frame clearances like? If you can fit 28c tyres or wider I'd go for some of the newer wider rims like the H+Son Archetype's with the logo's acetone'd off on some silver Chorus or Record hubs..
I'm just having some laced to some silver Campag Chorus hubs, 28h front and 32 rear, but other silver hubs like White Industries would be good too.
What are you frame clearances like? If you can fit 28c tyres or wider I'd go for some of the newer wider rims like the H+Son Archetype's with the logo's acetone'd off on some silver Chorus or Record hubs..
I'm just having some laced to some silver Campag Chorus hubs, 28h front and 32 rear, but other silver hubs like White Industries would be good too.
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10-04-23, 02:13 PM
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squirtdad nice, I like how you've allowed for wide tires with that frame, how wide are the tires in that pic, and what's the max width you can fit on the Kirk?
Here some Archetype's on 28h F&R Ambrosio hubs with 28c tires on my Nikor, for a look at Archetype's with skinnier rubber. 28c is the mx width I can fit in the frame. This has been my work bike this year and I've put 1000's miles on these wheels and the rims have held up great.
Here some Archetype's on 28h F&R Ambrosio hubs with 28c tires on my Nikor, for a look at Archetype's with skinnier rubber. 28c is the mx width I can fit in the frame. This has been my work bike this year and I've put 1000's miles on these wheels and the rims have held up great.
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10-04-23, 03:14 PM
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squirtdad nice, I like how you've allowed for wide tires with that frame, how wide are the tires in that pic, and what's the max width you can fit on the Kirk?
Here some Archetype's on 28h F&R Ambrosio hubs with 28c tires on my Nikor, for a look at Archetype's with skinnier rubber. 28c is the mx width I can fit in the frame. This has been my work bike this year and I've put 1000's miles on these wheels and the rims have held up great.
Here some Archetype's on 28h F&R Ambrosio hubs with 28c tires on my Nikor, for a look at Archetype's with skinnier rubber. 28c is the mx width I can fit in the frame. This has been my work bike this year and I've put 1000's miles on these wheels and the rims have held up great.
the kirk has 32mm Rene Herse on it which is the max. (28 with fenders) .
Dave can go bigger with his fillet braised frames is my understanding
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10-10-23, 11:28 AM
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OK, I ordered this online (needed some panto)... Now, the question is do I use a polished silver Campy seatpost I have, or do I go with a black seatpost? God is in the details, right?!
10-10-23, 11:33 AM
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Wheelset update: Just got this wheelset from offerup... https://offerup.com/item/detail/1622295694
I think they'll look good on this bike. It was nice that they already came with an 11-speed Campy freehub. Plus, they have CK hubs! Not too bad for $250 IMO!
I think they'll look good on this bike. It was nice that they already came with an 11-speed Campy freehub. Plus, they have CK hubs! Not too bad for $250 IMO!
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Question for the looks department... If I'm going with the black pantographed stem above, should I use a silver vintage Campy seat post or go with black? I was thinking this Simworks seat post would be nice since it's black and has a red heart!
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Athena 11 speed save for the crank upgrade FTW. 
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@Caliwild - Should you go down the 10 speed path, you may find some of my experiences of some value.
Help me build a 1990 De Rosa Pro - Bike Forums
P1050285 on Flickr
A triple option is covered in this thread but on a Pinarello Montello. Consider Racing T as an option for a Tripple
Pinarello Montello component morphing - Bike Forums
1991 Pinarello Montello - 9v Racing T on Flickr
Help me build a 1990 De Rosa Pro - Bike Forums
P1050285 on FlickrA triple option is covered in this thread but on a Pinarello Montello. Consider Racing T as an option for a Tripple
Pinarello Montello component morphing - Bike Forums
1991 Pinarello Montello - 9v Racing T on Flickr
10-13-23, 05:33 AM
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@Caliwild - It is one of the better saddles I have which are mostly Brooks. This one breaks in faster than the Pro and is comfortable.
It looks good on a vintage bike because it goes way back, patented in 1937!
It looks good on a vintage bike because it goes way back, patented in 1937!
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