De Rosa Corum — $5,500 $4,400

A passion for steel... where it all began

The iconic De Rosa steel frame in touch with modern racing technology

The description of the De Rosa Corum from De Rosa’s own website is too poetic to ignore.

“If I stop riding I stop smiling and if I stop smiling I will age quickly. I don’t ride as if in a trance, as if there were no tomorrow; I test myself during each ride and do so because I ride a Corum. What is a Corum in its most extreme synthesis or evolution? It is a racing bike in steel; if you prefer, a steel diva, a classic bicycle out of the ordinary that seems born from a paradox. In the era of innovative materials, Corum’s innovation comes not from the material that is historically significant, having been tested in races by racers who define our sport, but from the production process. The application of cutting-edge technology and an avant-garde process are applied to the classic material in order to create a superbly functioning work of art. Italian steel welded to Tig is the authentic proof that perfection can be achieved. It is the result of letting go of the known to reach for the unknown, the chasing of a dream. I believe it is the security of cycling at the speed that was made for me, the alchemy that guarantees that I will always feel like a young boy with the urge to recline my head after returning from each ride while sweat runs past my temples. Each time, at that moment, I feel as if I am focusing all my strength to continue to smile.”

Built-up with classic Campagnolo 10-speed components

The Record Titanium groupset featured on this bike set a new standard for modern shifting technology, braking performance, and light weight. Even today it still inspires awe with it’s positive shift feel and smooth bottom bracket. The bottom bracket is Campagnolo Record square taper and attached to it are Record Titanium cranks. Performs and looks exquisite.

Light, low profile Campagnolo wheelset

The Campagnolo Neutron wheelset pairs perfectly with the Chorus group. Light for excellent climbing, yet strong and durable for everyday training, Neutrons are reactive yet comfortable when the road gets rough.

Hand-built in Italy

The build is completed with Italian-made magnesium ITM The Bar bars, ITM The Stem stem, a Selle San Marco saddle atop a Isaac seat post and fizik bartape. The tig welded frame with carbon fork is 100% built in Italy. The complete build as pictured weighs in at only 17.8lbs. Remarkable for a steel bike this size!

Seat Tube 59cm -- Top Tube 58cm