De Rosa Protos (6.53 kg/14.41lbs)

[Seedster]

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Thought I would share a sneak peek of my new winter project. One of, if not the last 2016 Protos from their factory in Cusano Milanino. I requested a tricolore.




Frame - De Rosa Protos w/ Custom Paint
Headset - FSA low profile
Post collar - Fairwheel 3k carbon collar
Seatpost - WR Compositi WRC
Seat - Berk Lupina
Stem - WR Compositi ST-1
Handlebar - WR Compositi RM15 Alpha
Bartape - Supacaz
bottle cages - Carbonworks
Cables - Campagnolo Ultra Shift
Brakes - Cane Creek Ee Brakes
Fr derailleur - Campagnolo Record EPS
Rr derailleur - Campagnolo Record EPS
Cranks - THM Clavicula SE (175mm)
Chainrings - Carbon Ti (53x39)
Chainring bolts - Carbon Ti
Bottom Bracket - Kogel ceramic
Chain - Campagnolo Record
Shifters - Campagnolo Record EPS ErgoPower
Cassette - Campagnolo Super Record (11-29)
Wheels - Lightweight Meilenstein 24T(F:16 R:20)
Tires - Veloflex Arenberg Tubular
Pedals - SRM Exakt powermeter pedals
Top Cap - Carbon Ti X-Cap
Expander plug - Carbon Ti

[tbrix]

That is one gorgeous frame. Can't wait to see the whole bike. Good luck

[kgt]

Simply amazing!
Any idea why they stopped producing this beauty? IMO that was one of the nicest De Rosa frames ever.

[corky]

New one coming.......direct mount brakes, hidden seat clamp.......

[Voye]

Nothing wrong with this thing.....good choice, nice frame, make it look great!

[JKolmo]

Nice project! Eager to see the result!

[td100]

Thought I would share a sneak peek of my new winter project. One of, if not the last 2016 Protos from their factory in Cusano Milanino. I requested a tricolore scheme with some of the superfluous striping removed.

I hope to have the frame by next week. I will weight it, but with color scheme, large size and clear coat I am not expecting a weightweenie.

I haven't decided on wheels, but i would love to try Lightweights or Bora's. Cockpit will be a mix of Time ergodrive, selle Italia, WR Compositi. I will go EPS to compliment my mechanical Time.


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Wise Choice you won't be disappointed I wasn't!

[nestornnk]

The color is wonderful. Great choice and wise choice of components

The Protos is by far the best frame De Rosa produced.

Enjoy it

[jimaizumi]

Woo!!! That is one hell of a looker! Fluo is the new black and I love the red bits! Is the frame in a matte finish because if it is, you'll stay busy trying to keep the frame clean!

[Fluoro7]

Awesome color scheme! Very much looking forward to this build. I think you need to put carbon rims on this one (or black anodized al rims) as the colors will really pop.

[mriddle]

Great frame and color!
I'd rethink the Time stem....
Keep us posted.

[Seedster]

Woo!!! That is one hell of a looker! Fluo is the new black and I love the red bits! Is the frame in a matte finish because if it is, you'll stay busy trying to keep the frame clean!

I insisted on a clear coat because of the issues I have seen with the matte white frames. See below






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[Seedster]

Great frame and color!
I'd rethink the Time stem....
Keep us posted.

I'm doing a matte exposed carbon weave Time aero handlebar. The stem I'm considering is a similar 3k weave WR Compositi stem and matching seatpost. I'll post pics of it later in the thread.


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[bm0p700f]

That is a frame I recognise. I am sure I seen the open mold version. Still the paint is very nice and it will make a lovely bike. I hope you do it justice.

[Calnago]

There's an open mold for this frame? So, is this nothing more than a paint job, although the killer paint job makes it worth it. Still, I'd be surprised to see De Rosa putting their name on an open mold frame, or at least not one that they didn't have exclusive rights to, but then it wouldn't be "open" any more would it. Looking forward to seeing this one all built up regardless.