De Rosa - Kings of Titanium

How many bicycle brands today can boast a range of frames built in carbon fiber, aluminum, steel and titanium?

Nothing comes to mind?

De Rosa is one of the few brands that offers such a diverse selection of frame materials.

The 1980s was a period in which steel was king in the construction of racing frames and the Cusano Milanino workshop produced thousands each year.

It was at the turn of the 80s and 90s that the brand decided to experiment with titanium, a material still unknown to many, but with precious and unique mechanical characteristics.

De Rosa believed in the new project so much that in 1994 he decided to let Moreno Argentin, Giorgio Furlan, Evgenij Berzin and Vladislav Bobrik (the heavy hitters from the Gewiss-Ballan team) ride on the De Rosa titanium frame.

The result?

Three Monument victories - Milan-Sanremo, Liège-Bastogne-Liège and Giro di Lombardia as well as stage wins at the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France.

These achievements cemented the reputation of the De Rosa Titanio, which continues today and the baton now passes on to the new generation, Nicholas De Rosa, who has inherited the same mastery of frame building.

This generation continues this tradition that has forever evolved, keeping up with trends and very often anticipating them.

DE ROSA SOLO

A titanium frame par excellence, the most classic, built for traditional brakes and with a 1 - 1/8" carbon fork.

This is for the discerning rider who isn't interested with the latest trends, but seeks out a frame made with passion and a unique material.

Available in 13 sizes but also custom made through the Black Label project.

Fabricated with double butted grade 9 tubing, the cable routing is external but can be made to order for electronic groupsets.

- Grade 9 Titanium tubing (Ti3-2.5)

- Seat tube diameter: 35mm to double butted

- Down tube diameter: 40mm to triple butted

- Rear triangle: bi-conic vertical tube to the apex 16 diameter, the middle has a diameter of 19 (therefore 16-19-16)

- Rear Drop out: Reynolds grade 9 Titanium

- Bottom bracket is a Press fit 86.5 x 41

- Head tube diameter 45 cylindrical

- The entire bike is built using Grade 9 titanium

Anima is De Rosa's latest titanium project, concentrating all their knowledge in frame building, alongside the latest technological advancements. The Anima is designed to excel and exudes a racing spirit.

Built with grade 9 triple butted tubing, with a more compact geometry, and shortened stays to ensure unmatched reactivity.

The frame is designed for disc brakes, and the cabling is routed through the downtube.

The frame can be made to measure and is also available in a wide selection of stock sizes.