Overview

The De Rosa Strada (circa 1978) is the quintessential representation of Ugo De Rosa’s legendary framebuilding mastery. Regarded worldwide as one of the finest steel racing machines ever produced in Cusano Milanino, Italy, this specimen features an exquisite electric blue metallic finish complemented by iconic yellow De Rosa heart pantographs and engravings. Outfitted with a complete, period-authentic Campagnolo Nuovo Record groupset—including bespoke drilled chainrings, pantographed brake levers, matching 3ttt cockpit, and original De Rosa leather toe straps—this is an extraordinary collector-grade bicycle ready for the highest tier of vintage cycling.

Specifications

• Brand & Model: De Rosa Strada
• Era: circa 1978
• Frame Tubing: Columbus SL double-butted steel
• Seat Tube (c-c): 53 cm
• Top Tube (c-c): 53 cm
• Down Tube: 62 cm
• Head Tube: 11.5 cm
• Standover Height: 78 cm
• Groupset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (Full De Rosa Pantograph Edition)
• Crankset: Campagnolo Record Strada, fluted with drilled chainrings & yellow De Rosa heart pantographs
• Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (Patent-77)
• Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record band-on
• Shifters: Campagnolo Record downtube friction shifters
• Brakes: Campagnolo Record caliper set (Brev. Inter.)
• Brake Levers: Campagnolo Record with custom drilled "DE ROSA" & heart pantographs, original gum hoods
• Headset: Campagnolo Record steel 1" threaded
• Stem: 3ttt quill stem with engraved & yellow enamel De Rosa heart emblem
• Handlebar: 3ttt Giro d'Italia engraved alloy drop bar with pristine white tape
• Saddle: Cinelli Unicanitor / Unitor vintage leather racing saddle (Brevettata, Made in Italy)
• Rims: Nisi classic polished alloy tubular rims with original foil decals
• Hubs: Campagnolo Record high/low flange hubset
• Pedals: Campagnolo Record pedals with Christophe toe clips & original De Rosa embossed yellow leather straps
• Country of Origin: Handcrafted in Cusano Milanino, Italy

Condition & RSB Workshop Inspection

• Condition Grade: Excellent Vintage Collector’s Condition
• Structural State: 100% straight, structurally flawless, free of dents or cracks. Discreet note: On the underside of the bottom bracket shell adjacent to the heart cutout, there are minor superficial paint chips. The metal is entirely sound and stable with zero structural significance.
• Cosmetic Finish: Beautiful original vibrant metallic blue paintwork with sharp, intact decals and vivid yellow fill-ins. Shows authentic, honest patina appropriate for a late-1970s masterwork.
• Mechanical State: Fully disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, and calibrated at the Real Steel Bikes workshop in Munich. Bearing surfaces run exceptionally smooth, wheels are trued, and gear shifting is crisp. Ready for L'Eroica or museum display.

Packaging & Worldwide Shipping

• Shipping: Ships fully insured worldwide from Munich via DHL Express with complete end-to-end tracking and custom heavy-duty bicycle packaging.

• Learn more about our packing standards on our Packaging & Shipping Policy.

• Local Pickup: Available by appointment at our workshop in Munich.