Just been offered a De Rosa Idol

[dodgy]

So is this a picture of the bike you bought or not? Looks unused, the tyres also look like they've never seen tarmac.

 

[Nicensleazy]

No, this is not the bike I have, this is a picture of a De Rosa Idol in red, I thought that was explained some posts ago. Anyhow, he's not long owned it, so its not far off!

 

[dodgy]

No, this is not the bike I have, this is a picture of a De Rosa Idol in red, I thought that was explained some posts ago. Anyhow, he's not long owned it, so its not far off!

Nope, someone other than you speculated that the picture was not your bike, but you didn't confirm it either way (and you're the only one that would know if it was yours or not). I assumed that you posting a picture of a De Rosa at about the time you were expecting it would indeed be the picture of your bike (a reasonable assumption I think ).

Anyway, you've got yourself a billy bargain there, how about some pictures of the actual bike?

 

[Nicensleazy]

Yes, I'll take some during the week and post. To be honest, I don't think he's used it much as the tape is in very good condition. Funny, I didn't have it in mind to buy another bike as I'm happy with my Pinarello and I have also just bought a BMC frame which I'm making up with odds and sods.

 

[yello]

Not this one is it??

http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=24647

 

[Nicensleazy]

Not this one is it??

http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=24647

Most certainly not.....that one looks completely wrong.......stolen no doubt!

 

[amrushton]

Ben, I think you could be right on the Tart front about him. It was funny, I did try and talk him round about the De Rosa and urged him to keep it. But, his mind was set. So I bought it. I think he's picking up a Colnago during the week.

At least he's consistent in liking Far East bikes dressed up as Italian bikes - probably better than what De Rosa/Colnago would do on their own.

 

[Nicensleazy]

At least he's consistent in liking Far East bikes dressed up as Italian bikes - probably better than what De Rosa/Colnago would do on their own.

The De Rosa Idol is made in Milan!

 

[amrushton]

Is it? It still bears similarities to a lot of F-East bikes (nothing wrong with F-East bikes by the way)

http://allanti.com/page.cfm?PageID=328

 

[Nicensleazy]

My friend now wants the bike back..........he feels that perhaps he didn't give it a chance. And yes, he has bought a Colnago. So if he doesn't change his mind, he's picking it up next week! I was tempted to put the price up, just to see his reaction!

 

[djb1971]

tell him to **** off!!

I'd rather have the bike than a friend

 

[dodgy]

Talk him out of it, extol the virtues of De Rosa over Colnago (I can't think of any right now, but you get the idea).

 

[Nicensleazy]

Yes, I know what you mean guys, I think the money is burning a hole in his pocket!

 

[giant man]

You're having a laugh mate! And anyway, your mate has got the right idea of choosing a Colnago (depends which model of course) over an Idol. I should know I have ridden one.

 

[Nicensleazy]

Horses for courses mate. He's picking it up at the weekend. I'm not really that fussed. I have been offered a cracking deal on a Colnago EPS 09 frame. However, might look at a Cervelo.