1974 De Rosa Pista build

We too! :)

Was a nice and sunny day today, so I took some pictures. Maybe too sunny but think they came out alright.

more pictures on this link

Yeah not bad I guess.

That's a real beauty, paintjob looks amazing. The only thing I'd change is handlebars, for alu pista and 1A/2A and tyres. But that's just being picky.

I'm being picky, but those tyres need changing.

Otherwise, beautiful.

Yeah, please change the tyres and reshoot.
Then put tyres back on and ride.
Nice work again!

I was thinking about changing tyres for the photos but I'll do that for when I get a better photographer to take the pictures in the new year.

Love it :)

Why change the tyres?

They're cheapish road tires?

I think it looks stunning.
I think the tyres look fine but if it were me a might just try a white saddle.

Not sure about a white saddle. I think black suits it.

@bradybrady - V. Nice bike.

Do you not think that the black seat slightly contrasts with the bright yellow and silver rims.
The bike still looks gorge.

EDIT: shit idea

Spot on. I'd change the tires to. What happened to the yellow bar plugs?

Black saddle is best here. I'd just use a different one probably and a bit darker tyres.

Amazing build and I'm in love with the stem

Yeah that would work.
The cockpit is really very stunning. Great build.

Haven't thrown the yellow plugs out yet. Do you want them?

Thanks. Just wondering what saddle you would use?

The tyres are from my panaracer stockpile behind the wardrobe. So looking for some slick but low TPI tyres for it.

The pedals will have to change for road use as the toe overlap with the cages is insane.

Not actually sure. I like the lines of a black Rolls or a Brooks Swallow ? Something slightly more aggressive looking.

The two tone blue really looks good with the yellow.

What would you value this at? I'm looking to build an old de rosa just like you've done. PM if you like. Cheers

wasn't Lavoro or Pre Cursa / Track Champ frame your 2015 ambition? when did Rosa come into play?

Can't believe I missed this, it's amazing.

Built a track champ up recently, that's purely my velodrome ride, bit too much for the street (for my taste) it's a sweet ride. Now I'm looking at my commuter Fuji Track Classic and thinking...your days are numbered boy! Great bike, but nothing unique. Maybe a Bob Jackson Vig or similarly unique steel track frame. I usually ride fixed, but i might want to change to ss one day, so need a versitile frame.

Amazing bike,