Would you pay 40 000 ZAR for a titanium frame ?

[WIPEOUT 1000]

it looks lovely.  When did you have it made ?

I ordered in 2012 and finally received it in 2014

[Heel Drop]

I paid R40K for my De Rosa Titanio frame. I also had to wait nearly 2 years because at that stage De Rosa only had one welder.

 

Furthermore I know that it is not the lightest, stiffest, aerodynamic, etc. , but I appreciate that it’s not for everyone.

 

However, from my perspective it’s a very special bike. It’s was custom made to my measurements and it was welded by Dario de Rosa himself. 

 

A De Rosa made by a De Rosa in Italy, it’s a bit of a Sunday bike, but it is difficult to explain the thrill I get every time I take it out for ride.

that "thrill" is the magic of titanium - love it

[eddy]

I ordered in 2012 and finally received it in 2014

 

 

And if you had dropped the same amount of cash on a carbon  S-works in 2012 it would be a bit meh by now....

[Kalahari Vegmot]

I think it's safe to say ti(and steel to a certain degree) is a bit like classical music. It doesn't appeal to everyone, but is timeless and beautiful.

[Heel Drop]

I think that is a huge selling point - it keeps it value like no other bike ( even though I wont ever sell it )

[trail - er - park]

Nevi Stelvio .... talks to me ... constantly

[arendoog]

http://pretoriusbikes.com/pretorius-frames/bosvelder/For 2600 pounds this is a good deal 

[arendoog]

http://pretoriusbikes.com/wp-content/uploads/Rob_CX_1-1024x682.jpg

[Heel Drop]

http://pretoriusbikes.com/pretorius-frames/bosvelder/For 2600 pounds this is a good deal 

thats frame and fork = roughly 43k not yet landed in sa so it will go to over 50k 

Love the brand though 

[arendoog]

thats frame and fork = roughly 43k not yet landed in sa so it will go to over 50k 

Love the brand though 

Currently having a 20% discount on attaquas frame and fork until mid September .@ 2300 pounds