D
De RosaKing
road
01
Origin
The King has been the backbone of De Rosa's road lineup since the early 2000s, offering a race-derived frameset accessible to performance enthusiasts who aren't riding a UCI WorldTour squad. The King 3 update brought T700SC carbon, Kevlar seat-tube reinforcement, and a distinctive aerodynamic trick: moving the rear rim brake from the seatstay bridge to below the bottom bracket shell.
02
Specifications
- Frame
- King 3: Toray T700SC unidirectional carbon fibre monocoque with Kevlar reinforcements on inside of seat tube; extended seat tube above top tube reduces seatpost leverage; 10 sizes; frame weight ~1,130 g (66 cm size)
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Campagnolo Super Record 11-speed on top builds; 39/53 chainring, 12-27 cassette; 2022 King Carbon also offered with Shimano builds
- Brakes
- Rim-brake versions: rear caliper hidden under BB shell for aerodynamic benefit; 2022 King Carbon disc: flat-mount hydraulic disc
- Wheels
- Fulcrum Zero (top builds); 700c; 2022 King Carbon: 142x12 thru-axle (disc)
03
The verdict
+Strengths
- Sub-6.8 kg complete race build with top-tier Campagnolo groupset and quality carbon wheels
- Hidden under-BB rear brake is a clever aero solution with zero performance compromise
- Wide 10-size range covers riders from smallest to tallest within one frameset family
−Weaknesses
- T700SC is a competent but not ultra-premium carbon — newer platforms use higher-modulus blends
- Rim-brake architecture feels dated as the industry has largely moved to disc
- King name has become diluted across many variant sub-models, making spec comparison confusing
04
Tags
05
Related models
Where to buy De Rosa King in Latvia
Local shops and marketplaces in your country.
Local marketplaces
These are searches on third-party sites — URBALT is not affiliated with them and does not sell directly.
Want one?
Find this bike on the marketplace, or compare notes with riders already on one.