That's very odd, someone else offlist mentioned the Neo Primato, and sure enough, it is still listed on the Derosa website. Specifically stated as steel and from the photos, seems to be lugged as well. I'd think maybe that is what the forks are for. Strange they would not mention the Neo Primato, especially when you discussed older models you were trying to restore.
Does anyone know of a currently produced Ti or carbon frame that uses a steel fork? The only Ti bike I've ever owned is a Teledyne, and the only carbon bikes are a Graftek and an old Specialized Allez, so I'm no expert. But I thought virtually all carbon frames and most Ti frames today used carbon forks. So if those aren't Neo Primato forks Ugo is working on, it's a bit of a mystery what they are for. And if they are for the Neo Primato, it is strange they would not mention the model.
Regards,
Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX
gholl@optonline.net wrote:
Dear Mr. Moos:
We were told no steel models were in current production. Some titanium models were present-all mountain type bikes. I suspect that the forks are for Ti road bikes, but, I'm not sure.
The De Rosas had people look around the plant for any parts that they might have had for my bike (also OT) but sadly, nothing was left. But they were able to connect me with people who did have what I wanted.
I'm in communication with Christiano about an OT bike I'm thinking about buying, so perhaps I can find out about the forks, too.
Cordially,
George Hollenberg, MD
CT, USA
> So, does DeRosa still make any steel models? If not, what are
> those forks? They definitely aren't carbon, and they don't look
> like any Ti forks I've seen.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry Moos
> Big Spring, TX
>
> gholl@optonline.net wrote:
> We arrived at the De Rosa Plant in Cusano Milanino and noticed
> a white-haired man smoking near the entrance. When asked whether
> he was Mr. De Rosa, he replied "no, no I just work here, you'd
> best inquire inside." Needless to say it was Ugo himself! He had
> an excellent sense of humor and was further amused by our
> Spanish accented Italian.
> His sons, especially Christiano, spoke excellent English and
> spent more than two hours with us, showing us all the details of
> current carbon fiber construction (OT). A few titanium bikes are
> made each month.
> The Master still works daily and can be seen filing forks in the
> photo.Everyone was helpful in giving us advice about tour
> restoration project-a 35th Anniversario Bike, even putting us in
> contact with people with parts, etc.
> In short, this was a great experience!
> ttp://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/gholl-The Master at Work
> http://i169.photobucket.com/
> Our rental car-Not!
> George Hollenberg MD
> CT, USA
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> George Hollenberg MD
> CT, USA
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George Hollenberg MD
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