Bike Setup: Shimano 105 groupset, ITM stem and bar, Mavic Cosmic Carbone Wheels, Selle Royal Viper saddle, Vittoria Open Corsa tires
Summary: Very beautiful frame. I have a model made in i think is 2003, with columbus DT15V tubings en Cinelli lugs. I got a shimano 105 groupset with mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels. Colours are silver and blue, the tubes are kind of carved, wich is very beautiful and make the frame more stiff, comfortable and light.
Strengths: Great Looks
Stiff
Comfortable
Weaknesses: Not very light
Similar Products Used: this is my first roadbike
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Bike Setup: I set the bike up with the latest version of Super Record but have added Cobalto callipers as the blue stone matches the China Blue paint scheme. The pedal spindles and the bottom bracket are Campagnolo titanium items.
I also completed the bike up with a Cinelli VIP set which comprises a suede unicantor saddle, suede covered Cinelli Giro d'Italia bars and stem, suede 'single' saddle pouch, suede biddon cover, laminated toe straps with alloy Cinelli toe clips and an alloy replacement seat clamp bolt for the Campagnolo seat post.
Wheels have highly polished Record high flanged hubs and blue Galli rims that match the paint scheme.
I have added a titanium bolt set to finish the bike off.
Currently the freewheel is an alloy Millard six speed racing 'corn cob' that seems to weigh nothing but I might change it with a Campy ergal I have on a Colnago with a Campy. 50th Anniversary gruppo.
Summary: I have owned this bike since 1985. I purchased the China Blue frame and fitted it with the best Campagnolo had to offer - Super Record. Since then I have added equipment that I considered would complement the era and the frame.
The frame geometry is pure criterium. The seat tube angle is 74 degrees while the head tube angle is 75.5 degrees. You have to be alert when you ride it as it is very twitchy and very responsive. Even with this extreme geometry it remains totally dependable at any speed (you point it and it goes there.
The weight is 21 lbs which was very good for the era. Being a larger frame, it is built with the slightly thicker walled Columbus SPX tubeset, with Cinelli lugs of course. This makes the overall weight that much more impressive.
The 'Columbo' Cinelli's of the 1980's had varying quality reviews, but, I'm extremely happy with my particular frame's build quality and finish. The chrome is deep and the paint is lusterous. It still looks brand new.
It's the type of bike you can just admire for its beauty. It is still my one bike I just go and look at and I currently own 27 bikes.
Strengths: The essence of Italian craftsmanship. Over 20 years old and yet brilliant to ride. It will always remain desirable amongst informed cyclists.
Weaknesses: The criterium geometry can be tiring as you have to watch the road and not ride into things. Then again, it keeps your mind on the bike. Centuries are out but a quick ride over a favourite course is always fun.
Similar Products Used: I have Bianchi's, Colnago's, Olmo, Benotto and Alan Italian bikes of a similar era and spec.
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Bike Setup: 9 spd Centaur triple, Neucleon wheels, Chorus headset and seatpost, Rubinos, many different saddles :)
Summary: Looking at the other reviews I'm pleased to see that everyone is enjoying their Cinelli. I have ridden about 10,000 miles on my frame over the past several years. I weigh about 210 lbs. and am over 6' tall. The frame is comfortable, quick, and responsive. It is utterly smooth and predictable on descents over 50 mph. It is a joy to ride.
I guess I am writing to warn buyers not to fall for all the hype in todays' sales market. This bike is perfect for anyone not racing or averaging over 20mph on their typical rides. To say that Neuron tubing is outdated is to be ignorant of what a complex and advanced product this is. Many custom builders have a small stockpile of this material for informed buyers who know what kind of ride they are looking for. Read up on the tubing if you are concerned that it may be little different from the water pipe at your local hardware store. It delivers a ride that is prized by all who take it for a spin on their favorite hills and chipseal.
Strengths: Smooth, responsive frame with no wobbles, shimmy,or troublesome handling characteristics. Perfect balance in frame geometry; as stiff and tight as you can get and still be century comfortable. Chrome in perfect condition. No signs of stress or fatigue.
Weaknesses: Yes; paint is chippy. No problems with seat binder bolt. Installed Phil Wood BB. Brakes a bit hard...probably my size.
Similar Products Used: Bianchi Eros, PX-10 Peugeot, Raphael Giminiani,
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Bike Setup: Full 10-speed Campy Chorus Gruppo, Standard double with 13-29 cassette to spin up any hill with ease. Cinelli Bars and quill stem, Fizik Arione Saddle, Look Keo Pedals. Hand built Wheels with Mavic Open Pro Rims.
Summary: Bought it in February from GVH Bikes. The current guy running it, Tom, was very knowledgeable and friendly and I was able to build exactly the bike I wanted. It arrived well packed and exactly when promised. The steel frame makes for a very smooth, comfortable ride. Very stable on descents. It really is my preferred ride on longer excursions. A lot of people complain about the weight of steel. I have a 15 lb Orbea Orca and a 16lb Litespeed. Typically, I'm about .2 mph slower over the same routes on this bike (18-19 mph pace), which is negligible to me. No problem hanging with the same guys you normally would on the club ride. Granted if your racing you would want the lightest bike you can afford, but I'm past that. I get lots of compliments on this bike. Even people not into bikes find it striking. A true classic. Chorus Hubs laced to Mavic Open Pro Rims are bullet proof (perfectly true after 1300 miles on some pretty rough roads) and add to that classic look. The quill stem finishes it.
Strengths: Steel frame, respects the past without living in it. Very stylish
Weaknesses: It's not for everyone, but if you're looking to buy this bike, you're already past things people will criticise it for,l which you already know, and aren't worth mentioning
Similar Products Used: Litespeed Palmares, Trek 2300, Orbea Orca
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Bike Setup: Centaur 10 speed (2003)
Open Pro Wheels, Chorus hubs
Record threaded headset
Centaur seatpost & pedals
Cinelli bars & saddle
3T quill stem
Hutchinson Carbon Comp tires
Summary: This bike is everything I thought it would be. It is very comfortable and stable. The looks are killer. I got the China Blue and it is an awesome paint job. Chrome lugs are beautiful. I've ridden it 100 miles in 4 days and it is a joy to ride. The Centaur group is great, I've upgraded from Mirage which I thought was fine for a first bike (put over 8,000 miles on it and it still works well). Much better stability in a sprint or downhill than my Bianchi Campione. I'm taking the same corners much more aggressively and maintaining a faster mph average on the same routes. My setup weighs 20.5 lbs., not bad for full steel & Centaur if you ask me. The seat binder bolt had to be replaced right away, stripped easily. Campy and Cinelli dropouts are a nice touch. The only disappointment in the build is I had to get a 3T stem, the Cinelli handlebars are 26.0 and all the Cinelli quill stems were 26.4! No bother, though, the 3T is light and feels nice and stiff. Cinelli Ergo 64 handlebars (non-anatomical bend) are great, they have a gun-metal blue color that somewhat matches the bike, very interesting. The saddle is a very pretty white Cinelli Volare SLX that has to go! Comfortable at first, but on a 3 hour ride it is much too thick, rubs the inner thighs something fierce, $30 on ebay so no big loss, impulse purchase I bought for the looks. San Marco Rolls saddle will be arriving soon!! I like the centaur pedals much better than the Look 206, smaller package but feels much more secure. All in all, I'm either riding it or wanting to ride it, and that's what matters!! Cinelli website lists the 2004 super corsa with a foco tube set and carve fork, which is carbon so if you want the real deal, act fast! My shop ordered it through Oschesner (sp?), but they are no longer importing the super corsa, so availability may be dwindling in the US!
Strengths: Neuron steel, lugs, solid build, built for the long haul, stiff but still comfortable. No vibrations getting to my butt or hands!
Weaknesses: none.
Similar Products Used: Bianchi Campione
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