Cicli Meacci

I finally found a genuine Ugo DeRosa frame for a reasonable price. Ironically it was in Asheville where I live. So close and a nice local find. This beauty is a 59cm Primato. It's purple, just like the other DeRosa I rode, but a slightly darker shade. It needs some touch up paint but I'm not quite sure how to do that and keep it looking good. It will be my obsession for the foreseeable future. The question is: do I use the modern Shimano or vintage shimano 600 parts I now have or wait and cobble together a Campagnolo group. I know the answer but can't wait to ride it!

So I just picked this bike up for $100. It's dirty but in good shape. Only issue is the 62cm frame, which is much to large for me. It was outfitted with a Shimano 600 group and cinelli stem and bars, so I will probably strip it down and save the parts for another build. Nice bike though...wish it fit.

More changes to the Bianchi....a never ending puzzle. I finally made the conversion to Campaganolo and it shifts like a dream. Its pretty much dialed in at this point. By far the most comfortable ride for long distances. So here's the lineup: Carbon Campagnolo Record 10 speed shifters, Carbon Record rear derailleur, Carbon FSA K Froce Compact double crank, Record front derailleur, Carbon Stradalli water bottle cages, speedplay zero pedals, FSA OS150 110mm stem and FSA Wing Pro compact bars.