My Cinelli... is finished. 56K warning
04-09-07, 09:44 AM
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I really have no idea of how it is supposed to be set up. I don't doubt that it is original either, but it seems a bit of a "Rube Goldberg" device. It definitely gives the bike character, but leaves me wondering "what were they thinking?". 
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Your Cinelli is beautifull, I have a '84 supercorsa, but I'm really feeling the need for something much older.
The snake comes from the old crest of Milan which is basically the crest of the Visconti family that ruled Milan from about 11-something to 14-something. The Milan Viscontis had long used the serpent as a symbol of the family and when the patriarch killed a turkish invader during the crusades, the crest became this image of "the king's serpent eating an enemy". Many from Milan use the symbol, sorta like Texans use the lonestar.
Man, do I ever love the 6th decal down, "Cinelli Milano" with a knights head, a serpent eating the king (or maybe the king's serpent eating an enemy??), etc,... too cool!
04-09-07, 11:29 AM
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What is the count on the chainrings? I have never seen the small and big ring so close in size before. She is a beauty, and great pictures too.
04-09-07, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ludeboy_77
What is the count on the chainrings? I have never seen the small and big ring so close in size before. She is a beauty, and great pictures too.
04-09-07, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by iab
The rings are 50/47, quite common back in the day and with the 14/22 in the back, only der Jan could climb with that set-up. If you got any to match, let me know, mine are worn and it would be nice to have some spares.
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04-09-07, 05:11 PM
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Gorgeous! Is that what you'll be using for the local ride? Wish I were going to be around for the ride so that I could see it in person.
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Originally Posted by USAZorro
I really have no idea of how it is supposed to be set up. I don't doubt that it is original either, but it seems a bit of a "Rube Goldberg" device. It definitely gives the bike character, but leaves me wondering "what were they thinking?".
Not Rube Goldberg, Major Taylor.
04-09-07, 09:18 PM
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Hi Iab,
Nice bike, I like the original condition appearance.
For comments - I have a 1972 Italvega SuperSpeciale which I am re-doing but the more I compare it's frame with your Cinelli, the more the frames look similar. The seat post bolt location is different, and a couple of other slight differences but only a look at the headbade would a person see the differences unless that person were very familar with the make.
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Nice bike, I like the original condition appearance.
For comments - I have a 1972 Italvega SuperSpeciale which I am re-doing but the more I compare it's frame with your Cinelli, the more the frames look similar. The seat post bolt location is different, and a couple of other slight differences but only a look at the headbade would a person see the differences unless that person were very familar with the make.
Skip Magnuson
04-09-07, 10:17 PM
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You guys make me want to finish my old Italian steed. Finally found the correct crank set. Now only need a Campagnolo cottered BB spindle, yeah just that and a period saddle, some big ONLY's.
One thing about the Cinelli, if you eyeball it except for the extra brake distance, not that far off from what was used for decades to come. The Legnano looks a bit more stretched out, but if riding a white road either one would be quite suitable.
Thanks for the images, projects just in time for better weather.
One thing about the Cinelli, if you eyeball it except for the extra brake distance, not that far off from what was used for decades to come. The Legnano looks a bit more stretched out, but if riding a white road either one would be quite suitable.
Thanks for the images, projects just in time for better weather.
