Originally Posted by
smd4
This is a review of the 1994 model--external brake cable, horizontal dropouts, chromed chain stay only:
1994 Supercorsa
This is a 1995 model--with identical dropouts as Dan's, chromed seat and chain stays, and internal brake cable routing.
1995 Supercorsa
Looks like the Supercorsa was built with Neuron starting in 1997.
Well!! smd4 and Dan, you have both convinced me that this Cinelli Supercorsa is probably a mid 1990’s frame. I couldn’t see the evidence of internal brake cable routing within the top tube. I wasn’t phased by the rear dropouts or even the chrome on both rear stays. As I know from Colnago build date research, these frame features could have been altered at the time the frame was ordered. Perhaps not so at Cinelli.
I was wondering about the headset being a later version so perhaps that is actually an original component? The Super Record gruppo could be there for any number of reasons.
I can hardly wait for your report of the serial number Dan. Perhaps the actual build date will be revealed? I must admit, this investigation is quite fun.
smd4, I do have the magazine you quoted from for your 1994 example. It’s one of my cherished magazines due to this very article. Thanks for reminding me.