This hard to find, Italian beauty will get you noticed, at

　　least until you’ve left everyone behind and ridden out of site. But do them a

　　favor and stop later so they can admire your De Rosa Idol. With its extended

　　seat tube, it is definitely unique. If you’re worried about seat height, I have

　　a 31-32” inseam. And there is a few cm’s of adjustment available. If you’re

　　used to riding 56cm frames from most manufacturers, this bike will be about right.

　　If you need less, the seat tube can be cut down. If you’re used to riding a

　　59cm+, this probably isn’t your bike.I think its coolest aesthetic feature is this. As you get

　　closer, what you thought was black paint, is actually clear coat down to the carbon

　　fiber (see photos).For a 15 year old bike, it has less than your average amount

　　of wear. Please check all of the photos. They are high resolution. So, you can

　　zoom in close. I’m the second owner. And we both treated it well with the

　　possible exception of this. Sounds like the previous owner had some damage

　　around the bottom bracket. He had a professional carbon fiber technician do the

　　repair. I tried to photograph that area well. I’ve ridden it about 1000 miles

　　without any issues. There was some touch-up paint that hasn’t held up as well

　　as the factory paint (see photos). But only your mechanic would ever be in tight

　　enough to notice that. The best mechanic in town just went over it and made a couple

　　improvements, getting it ready for the next owner. He installed brand new “De

　　Rosa” bar tape and Schwalbe Lugano tires. The Colnago wheels are decent training

　　wheels. They are aluminum, not super light, and have at least 2000 miles on

　　them. But they’re pretty true and will get you rolling the day you receive it.

　　I will try to disassemble it as little as possible, so you have less work out

　　of the box. Components are Shimano 105 with the exception of the front derailleur which

　　is Campagnolo. It will come with everything you see in the photos. Why am I giving up this gorgeous work of art and craftsmanship?

　　I like red. But I love black and white. After many years of looking, I was able

　　to locate and purchase the white version. Now someone will be able to take advantage

　　of the fact I have one Idol too many and like black and white a little more

　　than red. Most of my friends would say I’m crazy. They’re probably right.

　　Please ask any questions you may have. For a nice read about

　　it and few more technical details, Google “Pro test:  De Rosa Idol

　　review Frankie Andres rides a bike fit to be worshipped”. Purchase with confidence.

　　Free returns within the first 30 days. It will have to be in the same condition.

　　And you would have to pay the return shipping. I will try to get it there by

　　Christmas if this is someone’s present. But it might be tight.