De Rosa finish quality
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I've lusted after a De Rosa for a while - specifically the SK Pininfarina.
My local bike shop has one left and it is beautiful but has a couple of small blemishes.
Are these usual on De Rosa? The bike has been in the shop for a long time, is the last one they have left and, they have offered a 20% discount on the frame.
One is a slight chip but the other two look like poor quality finish - is it just "Italian charm"?
Overall it's still beautiful though.
My local bike shop has one left and it is beautiful but has a couple of small blemishes.
Are these usual on De Rosa? The bike has been in the shop for a long time, is the last one they have left and, they have offered a 20% discount on the frame.
One is a slight chip but the other two look like poor quality finish - is it just "Italian charm"?
Overall it's still beautiful though.
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That looks like cannondale quality paint. If those are the only errors its not bad. A bit of colour matched paint or nail polish and you wouldn't even notice. That wedge bolt looks cheap as though.
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I think they had quality problems a couple of years back. It doesn't look like they have made any improvements... But to be honest Colnago C60 has similar quality issues. Honestly if I would pay that much for a frameset I would look for handmade frame with perfect quality - like Parlee or similar.
The quality looks poor, but I've not got much experience with bikes of this value; perhaps it's par for the course?
The frames are obviously nothing special, hence the huge discounts http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/de-r ... d|646275UK
Can't believe the RRP is £3600 - you could get a Filament for that much!
The frames are obviously nothing special, hence the huge discounts http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/de-r ... d|646275UK
Can't believe the RRP is £3600 - you could get a Filament for that much!
As Ak47 said, I've seen a few DeRosa's with cracking paint over the past years that its put me off on buying any of their bikes. Beautifully colored though, thats for sure.
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Chain heavily discounted Colnago VR1 and VR2's last year too. Merlin has the Colnago C60 in the low $3K range. They must be crap too, right? Or perhaps the bike industry is heavily overpriced with "exotic" carbon bikes and components and needs to heavily discount overpriced "premium" bikes to reduce inventory?DJT21 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:52 pmThe quality looks poor, but I've not got much experience with bikes of this value; perhaps it's par for the course?
The frames are obviously nothing special, hence the huge discounts http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/de-r ... d|646275UK
Can't believe the RRP is £3600 - you could get a Filament for that much!
BTW, my SK Pininfarina looks flawless as does my Oltre XR4. Funny thing is my buddies Madone 9, Project One has missing paint in multiple spots.
Bianchi Oltre XR4, De Rosa SK Pininfarina, Trek Madone SLR, Giant TCR Advanced SL, Cervelo R5 Disk, Giant Revolt
There is nothing special or innovative about Colnago carbon frames. This brand is overhyped and overpriced but somehow they managed to build a fan base willing to pay premium for their products.
Thanks. I'll be sure to consult you for my next purchase.
Bianchi Oltre XR4, De Rosa SK Pininfarina, Trek Madone SLR, Giant TCR Advanced SL, Cervelo R5 Disk, Giant Revolt
^^^^
Back to the original topic, I have rarely, if ever, encountered a flawless bike. I wouldnt let those minor blemishes deter you given the discount. It's a bike that will eventually get chips and marks that you will have to address or live with.
Back to the original topic, I have rarely, if ever, encountered a flawless bike. I wouldnt let those minor blemishes deter you given the discount. It's a bike that will eventually get chips and marks that you will have to address or live with.
Luxury, Black, Advanced, Limited, Gold/Platinum Edition = All synonymous marketing to get you to pay more for the same product but with a fancier paintjob and accessories.
Sorry, just couldn't help myself...
Sorry, just couldn't help myself...
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