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08-31-07 | 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Eyeseeu

I misunderstood, I though the Cinelli was stamped on the bottom of the BB housing, on the frame. As for a P, any script or cursive P has the loop swept up over the top, with any opening on the under side. For example:
P or

P

No, you understood correctly. The "Cinelli" is indeed stamped on the bottom of the BB shell, on the frame. That is because the frame builder used a commonly available Cinelli cast bottom bracket shell. It still has zero to do with the identity of the frame, other than providing a minor clue. It certainly doesn't suggest that the frame was made by or for Cinelli, and has no connection with the fork crown.
I do see your point about the "P."

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