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De RosaNeo Classico
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Origin
The Neo Classico is De Rosa's neo-retro steel road bike — a deliberate revival of classic Italian road bike aesthetics built with modern Dedacciai 01 tubing. It targets riders who want the look and feel of a golden-era Italian racer but with contemporary gearing and geometry options, configurable at time of order.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Dedacciai 01 double-butted chromoly steel; classic construction; frame weight ~2.3 kg; TIG-welded or lugged depending on build year
- Weight
- kg
- Brakes
- Rim-brake (standard caliper or direct-mount); also available with disc in current variants
- Wheels
- 700c; standard quick-release on rim-brake variants
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Dedacciai 01 double-butted tubing provides the classic steel ride compliance prized by long-distance and gran fondo riders
- Configurable stem, bar width, and crankset at time of order provides real fit customisation
- Full steel fork+frame pairing delivers the classic vibration-absorbing synergy without carbon compromises
−Weaknesses
- At ~2.3 kg frame weight it is the heaviest De Rosa road option — significantly behind even the Corum carbon-fork build
- 28 mm tyre clearance is narrow for an artisan steel frameset — the gravel/mixed-terrain potential is limited
- Neo-retro positioning means it competes with a wide field of boutique Italian steel builders on aesthetics alone
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