De Rosa Corum — $7000

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 the latest Campagnolo 12-speed components

The Chorus 12s group is the best for Campagnolo’s renowned shift performance with a great value and exceptional durability. This is the Campagnolo group for the everyday rider. Performance for racing, reliability for miles and miles of dependable performance. 

Light, low profile Fulcrum wheelset

The Fulcrum Racing 3 wheelset pairs perfectly with the Chorus group. Light for excellent climbing, yet strong and durable for everyday training, Racing 3s are reactive yet comfortable when the road gets rough.

Hand-built in Italy

The build is completed with Italian-made Deda Elementi bar, stem, and post, a fizik saddle and fizik bartape. The tig welded frame with carbon fork is 100% built in Italy. Incredibly light and beautiful.

Seat Tube 49cm -- Top Tube 52cm