Originally Posted by
this machine
Hmm, thank you for that very useful info. I wonder how I missed noticing that on the cinelli registry.
I don't remember exactly what it is; I'll check when I get a chance.
I do know the serial starts with 88 and is 4 or 5 digits long.
The Cinelli Registry hints toward this as well. The pre-Columbus buy-out bikes (prior to 1978) seem to be impossible to date from their serial #s. However, starting about 1980, the first two digits of the serial # begin to hint toward the year model with a bit more accuracy. This can be seen as you look at the later model bikes on the Registry.
I have a 1982 SC and its serial # begins with an 82. I've also had three other Cinellis from a little later (83, 84 and 86). Their serial #s all began with the matching digits.
Definitely let us know what the first two digits of your serial # are. I'd like to know if my guess is correct on your bike!
Cheers,
Texbike