Hi there! Here's my submission:

I got this Della Santa used from Tom Truong (he has a Cyclofiend entry). Tom apparently had a few frames/forks made by Roland, and had a "spare". He was nice enough to drive 50 miles to show me the bike, and gave me a good price to boot.

I understand this particular Della Santa was built with Richard Sachs "Richie-issimo" lugs, Pacenti bottom bracket shell, and Dedaciai Zero tubing. The dropouts are Roland's own. It was powder-coated black because Tom told me he liked the stealthy look for his run-about bike. Tom had also requested the Pacenti BB shell because Roland's own pantographed version has Italian threading, which I guess Tom didn't prefer.

I am currently using this bike now as a fast commuter for a one-way commute of 41 miles over fairly hilly terrain (SFO up Skyline to Palo Alto then Sunnyvale, for those in the area). The Della Santa is a joy to commute on, with a very stable bias and very comfortable ride.

Measurements:
¥ Effective TT: 55 cm (2¡ slope)
¥ ST: 54cm c-t @ 72¡
¥ HT: 13cm @ 71.5¡
¥ Chainstay length: 44 cm
¥ BB drop: 7.5 cm
¥ Rake: 50 mm

Current part list:
¥ Campagnolo Chorus 9-speed Ergo
¥ Campagnolo Chorus Triple drivetrain
¥ Paul Racer brakes
¥ Honjo extra-long fluted fenders from Velo-Orange
¥ Brooks Swift saddle
¥ Nitto lugged threadless stem
¥ Nitto model 177-LT handlebar
¥ Velo-Orange Constructeur stainless rear rack
¥ Nigel Smythe Country Bag
¥ Dinotte rear light

benzzoy@yahoo.com

 

Della Santa - rear quarter view

Della Santa - front quarter view

 
Della Santa - Paul Racer Brakes detail

 

Della Santa - head on view
 
Della Santa - headtube lug detail

 

 


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