Thursday 22 September 2016

De Rosa’s Fixed Wheel Bikes Are Gaining Popularity & Support Worldwide

Italy is well-known for some of the finest automobile makers in the world, and they continue to dominate the field with cars that are performance oriented but still beautiful. The same is true when it comes to bicycles, parts, accessories, and clothing for both professionals and amateurs. De Rosa of Italy makes high-performance bicycles which can handle all types of terrains, but are rates highly for being comfortable, even in long distance riding.

Designer Models

The world of racing and professional bicycles is very competitive one, with many bike manufacturing companies claiming their bicycles to be the best, but there is no doubt in the minds of professional bicycle racers that De Rosa bicycles are one of the best. The company has adapted to stay on the top using various tactics that have blown away competitors i.e., they have used the services of the legendary Italian designer Pininfarina to design and create the extremely lightweight and stunning SK Pininfarina 2016 frame. To professionals and bicycle lovers worldwide, this model is valued for its excellent aerodynamics, its futuristic design, high speed, excellent ride, light weight, and the high-quality exotic materials used.


Fixed Wheel Bikes

Another popular concept which is gaining new recruits is fixed wheel biking, which give the riders exceptional control with a single speed. Riders are not able to free-wheel on a fixed wheel bicycle because when the rear wheels are rotating, the pedals also do so. To cover this market, De Rosa came out with the De Rosa Pistarda which uses an aluminium alloy fixed frame which is best suited for competitions. The biggest advantage of using a fixed wheel bike is that the rider has exceptional manoeuvrability and are also very energy efficient because of direct transfer of human powerto the wheels. It is also easy to maintain because a fixed wheel bike has very few moving parts.

Super Rigidity & Lightness

Another exceptional bike from the De Rosa stable is the De Rosa Idol 2017 which is so named because of its beautiful looks, sleek lines, and a frame made from carbon; it can be fitted with traditional brakes, but it is usually bought for its great stopping power with disc brakes. The fibre material used to make the Idol’s frame is called SUPER HI-MODUL which is a blend of two components that gives the bike exceptional rigidity, lightness, and vibration absorption capabilities. Most of the De Rosa carbon bikes are used by professional racers and everyday riders who can afford these prices. Carbon fibre is now the material of choice for most bikes coming from De Rosa because of its strength and lightness, two qualities in much demand by racing and professional cyclists worldwide.

Using the latest in high-tech, strong, but super light materials, Italian bike manufacturer, De Rosa has gone from strength to strength and is number one. 

Monday 5 September 2016

Combining Old-Time Techniques & Modern Materials to Create Classic Bikes

De Rosa of Italy is rated as one of the top manufacturer of quality bicycles used by professional racers as well as amateurs. Their research and development as well as use of some of Italy’s top automobile designers like Pininfarina, has helped their reputation, because their creations are simply stunning.

De Rosa’s research and development has helped bring together exotic materials never used in bikes to the forefront i.e., Scandium, carbon, aluminium alloys, titanium etc. Some of these developments can be seen in models like the De Rosa Planet 2017 which is one of the more affordable bikes from the De Rosa stable. It is also utilizes unidirectional super high MODUL carbonium to give it extreme rigidity and strength.

De Rosa Planet is compatible with mechanical or electronic groupsets because of space for internal cabling or wiring. Another bike which has got excellent reviews is the De Rosa Âgé 2017 which does not use any kind of exotic materials, but uses old technology of a fillet brazed frame to give it durability and light weight. By combining old technology with 21st century exotic materials, riders have the opportunity to experience a thrilling combination in this bike.

Another bike made in the old tradition of using steel is the De Rosa Nuovo Classico 2017 which uses micro-fuse weld joints to create this masterpiece. This is not a racing bike in its classical form, more for those who appreciate its rarity and classic styling in the world of bicycles. The De Rosa Nick 2017 is a world apart from the above-mentioned bikes, with a 3K carbon fibre monocoque, which is a tightly woven fibre mainly used in the aeronautical industry. This entry-level bike comes with bold colour schemes and is perfect for a cyclist who wishes to use the De Rosa brand.