Most likely it is '86 up. If the BB shell is the reinforced bridgeless style (no separate chainstay bridge...all one piece), it is definitely '86 up. The model is the SLX Professional.
Marc Boral Long Beach, CA
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From: youngc@NetReach.Net Date: Monday, November 05, 2001 9:36:29 PM To: Doland.Cheung@sce.com; classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]DeRosa dating
I have a DeRosa frame and I'd like to know the approximate age and model name. Purportedly SLX-tubed C-Rec era, it is 126mm spaced and has a braze-on FD mount. Toptube rear brake eyelets are single loop. BB has ridges on bottom for cable guides. The frame has been repainted. No serial number that I've been able to find.
One transfer on toptube says:
"Trophee Super Prestige Eddy Merckx Arc en Ciel"
and has a few 1970-ish dates.
I recognize that the above is scant information to go on but I can check on any particulars that might assist.
Thanks,
Charlie Young
Honeybrook,
PA