De Rosa Idol Road Bike Frame Set - Full Carbon
By urdrvideo
from Chesapeake VA on 04/07/2011
Pros:
Comfortable, Fast, Responsive
Best Uses:
Casual Riding, Long Rides, Serious Training
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cyclist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is a beautiful frame that builds into an exceptional bike... Like most boutique Italian frames this one needed prep before assembly.. The BB had to be chased and faced (it's Italian threaded to so a little harder to find), We had to work on the top headset cup in the frame from paint/clear overspray, and the derailleur hanger had to be chased from excess paint.
All this I expected though, and it is common among the other Italian bikes I own.
Even though the description says it's country of orgin is China, I believe only the fork comes from the far east as De Rosa uses Mizuno as am OEM supplier on these parts. The frame itself has all the hallmarks of a hand built Italian product.
This is an enthusiast bike, plain and simple... Own it and ride it for the passion...
