My De Rosa Merak was purchased last June; I traded up from a steel 653 frame so it felt pretty lively until I got used to it, like going from an old nag to a thoroughbred. The new purchase was an incentive to go out and get some miles in, although I only ride for pleasure now-days.
De Rosa Details
Frame: Sloping - carbon back end
Gears: Shimano 10 speed
Chainset: 172.5 50/34
Cassette: 12/27
Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 5
Pedals: Look Keo Carbon
Tyres: Bontrager RaceXLight 25mm
Stem: Bontrager RaceXLight
Handlebars: Bontrager RaceXLight
Seat Post: Bontrager
Saddle: Bontrager
Kind Regards,
Bryan