What kind of bike is the De Rosa R838?

What kind of bike is the De Rosa R838?

In a similar vein, many would argue that it’s sacrilege to swathe a classic Italian brand in Japanese components, so Italophiles will be pleased to see the Campagnolo Athena, Fulcrum, Selle Italia, FSA and Vittoria kit that makes up this R838 test bike. It’s an all-Italian affair.

What kind of drivetrain does De Rosa use?

De Rosa ’s R838 is the Italian marque’s entry-level carbon frame. For 2014 it’s been given a revamp with a new stealthy matt finish, and this model uses Shimano’s brilliant new Ultegra 11-speed Di2 drivetrain. Like most top Italian brands, De Rosa does sportive bikes differently.

Is the Rolls Royce R838 an aero car?

We wouldn’t suggest the R838 is an aero machine, but a designer’s pen has obviously given it some aero influences. At the rear a round seat tube and standard seatpost are mated to oversized chainstays and multi-profile seatstays that, at first glance, look like they’ll ride hard.

How much does a De Rosa bike cost?

While De Rosa has its share of expensive carbon and titanium in its stable, the R838 sits firmly in the mid range, costing $4,270 with these spec choices. You might be able to sell Italian heritage up to a point but with competition strong and plentiful, there needs to be more of a story to tell than that alone.

What kind of bike is the De Rosa tt-03?

The TT-03 is the result of two years of intense design and research, a Time Trial machine developed through extensive wind tunnel testing, combining the excellent heritage of all De Rosa bikes with the most advanced technologies. TT-03 is the bicycle that will move racers and cyclists into the future record books of time trialling.

What kind of bike is the De Rosa metamorphosis?

De Rosa and Pininfarina present the first Sport Utility Bike. Metamorphosis is born with two souls. An urban soul made of elegance and a unique style that make it the ideal bike for moving around in contemporary metropolises.