Cinelli 1990s Handlebars - What's the difference between the models?
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Cinelli 1990s Handlebars - What's the difference between the models?
Hi all, looking to replace my Cinelli Diet Eubois as they're too wide (42) and I'd like more bar at the end of the drops.

The obvious replacement is the standard Eubois with a width of 40cm.

I'm aware Cinelli makes/made an array of different models and wanted to know the difference between them before I make a decision.
For eg how does the Eubois compare to these? Shallower drops etc etc.
Ideally, I like the flattened part on the drop and would prefer a shallow drop so I can spend time there while cruising along.


Does anyone have specific 1990s Cinelli bar info as I'm interested in restoring this bike as the next project.
This and a longer stem will be the first step. Thanks in advance.
The obvious replacement is the standard Eubois with a width of 40cm.
I'm aware Cinelli makes/made an array of different models and wanted to know the difference between them before I make a decision.
For eg how does the Eubois compare to these? Shallower drops etc etc.
Ideally, I like the flattened part on the drop and would prefer a shallow drop so I can spend time there while cruising along.
Does anyone have specific 1990s Cinelli bar info as I'm interested in restoring this bike as the next project.
This and a longer stem will be the first step. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Vintage Raleigh; 12-15-15 at 05:08 AM.
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Sorry, I never ventured into the Ninties tech. Handle bars are another area where personal preference can be very different from one rider to the next.
I do know that Cinelli went to the standard 26 stem clamp.
I do know that Cinelli went to the standard 26 stem clamp.
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I though there was a recent thread about this, but I cannot find it. Someone even posted a couple pages from the Cinelli catalog.
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I have a pair of 44cm ctc Eubios if you'd like me to measure something. They're waiting to go on my Olmo project.
One thing I've noticed is they are ~42cm ctc at the bends and 44cm ctc at the end of the drops. Also my clamp area measures 26.2mm even though they were advertised as 26.0mm. I'll have to gently spread the stem to go over the collared area without scratching the finish. Have read about others with this same problem.
One thing I've noticed is they are ~42cm ctc at the bends and 44cm ctc at the end of the drops. Also my clamp area measures 26.2mm even though they were advertised as 26.0mm. I'll have to gently spread the stem to go over the collared area without scratching the finish. Have read about others with this same problem.
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There have been several threads but most of them, if not all, address the older bars with 26.4 sleave. The chart was from a web site I am too lazy to look up. There is a timeline for Cinelli but I don't think it goes into depth for the post 26.4 clamp products. That isn't to say someone might come up with the info! This is a very resource full set of hard core C&V folks!
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It's hard to find nineties info. Google has 50's and 80's.
Comparison of Cinelli bars.
Road Bar Geometry.
Here's modern dimensions and product page.
Comparison of Cinelli bars.
Road Bar Geometry.
Here's modern dimensions and product page.
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I have a pair of 44cm ctc Eubios if you'd like me to measure something. They're waiting to go on my Olmo project.
One thing I've noticed is they are ~42cm ctc at the bends and 44cm ctc at the end of the drops. Also my clamp area measures 26.2mm even though they were advertised as 26.0mm. I'll have to gently spread the stem to go over the collared area without scratching the finish. Have read about others with this same problem.
One thing I've noticed is they are ~42cm ctc at the bends and 44cm ctc at the end of the drops. Also my clamp area measures 26.2mm even though they were advertised as 26.0mm. I'll have to gently spread the stem to go over the collared area without scratching the finish. Have read about others with this same problem.
So Cinelli went from 26.4 to 26? I have to get a longer stem and make sure the diameter matches.
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It's hard to find nineties info. Google has 50's and 80's.
Comparison of Cinelli bars.
Road Bar Geometry.
Here's modern dimensions and product page.
Comparison of Cinelli bars.
Road Bar Geometry.
Here's modern dimensions and product page.
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Here is one review listing them as 26.0. If there really was a 26.0 offering, I'd guess there was probably a 26.4 as well.
Cinelli Eubios Handlebars Reviews - RoadbikeReview.com
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There are a lot of "reported" examples of 26.0 Eubios clamp areas on the interwebs. Given mine measures a consistent 26.2 all the way around, I have a lingering suspicion that this could just be a bunch of misinformation. They were sold to me as 26.0 but none of my 26.0 stems will slide right on. Pretty aggravating.
Here is one review listing them as 26.0. If there really was a 26.0 offering, I'd guess there was probably a 26.4 as well.
Cinelli Eubios Handlebars Reviews - RoadbikeReview.com
Here is one review listing them as 26.0. If there really was a 26.0 offering, I'd guess there was probably a 26.4 as well.
Cinelli Eubios Handlebars Reviews - RoadbikeReview.com
The Eubois will probably suit as I've had this style on the bike for 20 years. Have yet to see a 38 on Ebay if they exist!
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