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I think the chain stay bridge isn't asymmetric, and yes I have a small bulge between the two hearts. Believing the DeRosa classic guide, this one is from 1976/1978 period, apparently it's the only period they've engraved the seat stay caps with the heart..
Original fork was missing, but this one do the job..
I've no idea if it's a team frame or no, but I think it was used in Russia in the late 70's. Also the only think engraved on the bottom shell is a "0"..
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There are a few De Rosas with the same seat stay caps that were dated convincingly as 77/78. The highlight of this frame are definitely BB shell and pressed lugs. Mine has similar lugs.
I also think you’ve chosen a very nice fork for it, as the original fork would have flat crown and (probably) no engravings.
Pawlus
This is so nice, a really nice color! The heart cutout on the BB! Is the chainstsy bridge welded asymmetrically? Is there a small bulge between two hearts on the BB? It has the same seat clamp lug as mine, different seat stay caps though! What year do you think it was built? Please post more pics of this amazing, handcrafted masterpiece!
Edit: wow that front fork. Do you know if this was a team frame?