De Rosa Protos 2018 Custom

[Rogeliote]

Hello guys,

I would like to share with you my new bike project for knowing your impressions:

Frame: De Rosa Protos Mirror Blue and Volcano Red (1150 grms with all the hardware)
Fork: De Rosa dedicated (400 grams uncut)
Seatpost: De Rosa dedicated (190 grams)
Seat Collar: De Rosa dedicated (20 grams)
Group: Sram Etap
Wheels: Corima MCC+ 32 mm (1120 grams)
Saddle: Beast Components Red Carbon (90 grams)
Brakes: Bontrager Speed Stop Pro (190 grams with brake holders)
Integrated Handlebar: Bontrager XXX Bar (240 grams)
Bar tape: Lizard Skins 1.8 (50 grams)
Headset: FSA (70 grams)
Headset Cup & Expander: Schmolke TLO (15 grams)
Bottom Bracket: Cycling Ceramic Ita threat (80 grams)
Skewers: Tune DC14 (40 grams)
Bottle Cage: Elite Leggero (15 grams)
Pedals: Time Xpro 15 (140 grms)
Tubulars: Vittoria Graphene Corsa Control 25 mms (290 grams).

I have attached some images of the frame. It is impossible to capture the color, it is a mix between navy blue and purple. In my opinion it is very beautiful and the finish is just perfect.

It has 4 layers of paint so I am happy with the final weight of the frame.

I have a Madone 9 P1 that weight 6.7 kgms and a Carrera Sl 730 that weight 6.0 kgms but this Protos it is more beautiful than both. I believe that the final weight is going to be around 6.4 kgms.

[liam7020]

Very nice! What size?

[Rogeliote]

53 but is very "big 53" size. The top tube is 55.5 cms

[Leviathan]

Its a beautiful frame. I know there were some issues with the xxx bar/stem but think it was just the first production run?

[Rogeliote]

Thank you!
Yes it was with the first model. I have the same bar in my Carrera frame since one year without problems and very happy with it.

[mriddle]

Looks great. Is that “Ugo Blue” or more of a lighter shade. Really interested to see this built. Enjoy.

[wheelbuilder]

Beautiful........

[Rogeliote]

The official name of the color is Mirror Blue and Red Vulcano but, yes is the same blue of the King frame with the Ugo Blue finish.

In one week I will update the topic with the pictures of the bike mounted!

[nestornnk]

Really nice frame and color is perfect.enjoy it

[Rogeliote]

Hi guys,

As promised I have upload some pictures of the final bike.

Very happy with the frame and components combination. The bike is ver responsive like a racing machine but it is also confortable. It is very good for climbing and fast in tje flats. Descending is superb...

By the way, I am in love with the Italian geometry, my Trek Madone 9 is very good but I prefer the angles of the Protos.

The current weight is 6,4 kg with pedals but when I change the tubulars (I prefer 23mm over the current 25mm) and made some minor modifications the final weight will be around 6,250 Kgs with pedals.

Thanks!!

[kgt]

Beautiful weapon!

[moop]

53 but is very "big 53" size. The top tube is 55.5 cms

Beauty !!! How tall are you ? I am considering this frame
but not sure if 53 or 55 suits me. I am 180cm

Thanks!

[Greatestalltime]

I’d like to resurrect this old thread. There are literally zero reviews on this newer a protos. (That I can find)

What are your thoughts on the bike? How does it compare to other bikes you’ve had?

I have a 2016 Protos that’s being repaired after a car hit me. I’m wondering if I should get this Protos or an F8.

Would love your, or anyone’s, opinion on the bike.

[Greatestalltime]

Would like an answer about the sizing too that wasn’t answered.

Does anyone own this bike that’s willing to admit it?

[zhk]

Would like an answer about the sizing too that wasn’t answered.

Does anyone own this bike that’s willing to admit it?

I'm 180 cm, inseam 85 cm, and I have Protos 53cm. It's fine in general, I absolutely wouldn't want a larger frame.

If you look at a geometry table, Protos 53cm is pretty close to previous generation Cannondale Supersix Evo 54 (which I also have) or Dogma 54. But it has a slacker seat tube angle (a saddle is placed further backwards), and the saddle clamp construction doesn't allow to move a saddle forward too much. That's why I had to change my seatpost to a no-offset one. Size 51 would probably be better in terms of saddle placement for me, but I think a head tube would be too short and position way too aggressive. I believe my position is quite low for an amateur, but I still have couple of spacers under the stem on my size 53 bike. I checked what pros of my height ride, it's usually 51 with 130-140 mm stem, but there's no way I'd be able to sit like that

So, long story short, I believe size 53 should be optimal for 180 cm, but don't expect the position to be relaxed. 55 would be definitely too large. I hope this helps.