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September 2019 - Photo of Ugo De Rosa validating he built this Nervex lugged bike
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1962-63 DeRosa as in found condition in 2019
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Original and rare metal head tube badge
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Photo showing weathered condition of bike when found
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Simplex seat post as found
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Dural Forge MAFAC brakes early 1960s
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Early 3TTT Gran Prix bar and stem and Italian thread Stronglight Competition P3 headset
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Thomas Rostagno fork crown (Not Cinelli)
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Originally as found, Simplex Prestige gear shifters "Made in Italy" stamped on cable cover plates
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Simplex Prestige AV223 FD Delrin clamp plate
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Braze on cable guides are original to the bike and are set up for French group set
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Crankset in original condition as found, Stronglight Competition - Mod 57 crank set, first series Delrin body Simplex Prestige front derailleur, and Lyotard pedals
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Simplex Prestige RD first Delrin model circa 1962 as found before restoration
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Simplex drop out with rear wheel guide
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Left side Simplex rear drop out (Drop out models 1752/1753) with elongated wheel guide, Simplex badged Normandy hub with "Made in Italy" stamped on the black plastic skewer cover. The spokes I have matched them to are Redaelli on early Nisi rims
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Simplex front hub
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Brev Simplex front drop outs
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Cast seam on the BB as seen on another 1960s DeRosa at the Milan factory, BB make unknown