For those who cannot afford a Sachs, the 2005 Derosa Primato

[eddy_mxl]

From the 2004 Eurobike show. Very nice. Hope the attached photo works.

[Dorf411]

Originally Posted by eddy_mxl

From the 2004 Eurobike show. Very nice. Hope the attached photo works.

BINGO!!! That is exactly what I was thinking.

[High Gear]

I like how they were able retain an old look with modern parts. Even the black Pato cage looks old gothic. The pedals have to go. I don't think this bike is available. I haven't seen it on the De Rosa site.

[6was9]

Originally Posted by eddy_mxl

From the 2004 Eurobike show. Very nice. Hope the attached photo works.

Derosa prices are pretty ridiculous as well now...I shoulda got one back when Maestro was selling Derosa.

BTW who's imitating who's paint job?

[russw19]

Originally Posted by eddy_mxl

From the 2004 Eurobike show. Very nice. Hope the attached photo works.

About 3 years ago I told my DeRosa rep (Sinclair Imports rep actually) that I wouldn't even consider a Primato until they went truely retro and offered a box crown fork instead of the sloping unicrown fork they currently have. Seems someone told Ugo what I thought and he finally listened.

Russ

[Dorf411]

Originally Posted by russw19

About 3 years ago I told my DeRosa rep (Sinclair Imports rep actually) that I wouldn't even consider a Primato until they went truely retro and offered a box crown fork instead of the sloping unicrown fork they currently have. Seems someone told Ugo what I thought and he finally listened.

Russ

Good point, I knew there was something that I didn't really like about the Primato that is currently available but wasn't sure what it was. I also don't really care much for the rear drop outs either. Maybe you can convince them to make it with long drop outs and chrome them to boot.

[colker1]

Originally Posted by Dorf411

Good point, I knew there was something that I didn't really like about the Primato that is currently available but wasn't sure what it was. I also don't really care much for the rear drop outs either. Maybe you can convince them to make it with long drop outs and chrome them to boot.

i would like a chrome chainstay...