Cinelli Cinelli
 

As the title implies, this is a Cinelli Cinelli. Confused? It is the Cinelli bike that was built for Mrs. Cinelli (Cino's wife) back in the 60's. My wife took it for its first ride in North America yesterday. There still are a few more minor tweaks to be made but overall it is set up for my wife now.
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I had been after the bike for quite a few years before finally being able to come to an agreement with the owner in late 2009. I then spent quite a bit of time and elbow grease cleaning it up and getting it ready. I am however pleased with the results. Check out the Fiamme Ergal rims and Campagnolo hubs, they positively shine now:
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Cino fitted slightly smaller than 700 C tubulars on the bike. I have fitted some 700 C tubulars but they are a class B fit that will need to suffice for the time being, but it anybody has some very tight tubulars please do let me know as I could definitely make use of them on this bike.
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There is some nice chrome on the lugs and fork crown (still the original chrome and paint!)
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As any sensible city bike, it is fitted with nice super lightweight mudguards (which have been drilled for the fitting of a skirt guard)
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There is both a headbadge and stembadge on the bike.
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The stem is a chromed Cinelli stem/handlebar combo with brazed-on brake levers.
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The derailleur is a Campagnolo Record from the mid 60's

Here is a photo of the Magistroni cranks with pie plate chain guard on the outside to prevent getting parts or legs dirty

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Spectacular, right down to the profiled rear dropouts. Curiously - is the radial front lacing original to the build?

I also note a pair of bolts on the front fender edge; I assume its a split front fender?

-Kurt

Sweet jebus that's cool.

Everything apart from the tires, pedals and saddle are original. The front fender is indeed in two pieces, one part behind the fork crown and the other in front of the brake caliper.

What a wonderful bike! Thanks for sharing the great pictures!

Holy crap! talk about a beauty. What I'd do to get my hands on those handlebars...truly spectacular.

Very cool! Love the classic Cinelli lugs. Best "girls" bike ever!

Wow, and a true Italian racing insider, he put his wife on tubulars! Forza!

A grand find!

Sweet. Maybe time to host a slow ride (with no wind).

What a fun and interesting bike you have there.

Mrs. Gomango would look spectacular cruising into the local coffee bar on that sporty bike.

And Road Fan, my wife prefers tubs! Put them on her De Rosa of course.

the stem and bars look wrong. You should just send them my way and switch them out for some comfy risers.!

Sweet bike. It's about time you posted pics. I especially like the bars, there was a set on ebay a couple of days ago and it was very hard to resist.

Do you have any pictures of the decals on the seat tube? I would be interested in seeing those.

Also, does the ex-owner have any other Cino bikes of interest?

It says Riviera on the seat tube, just like the other custom touring bikes made by Cinelli. The Garlatti-made Riviera bikes were completely different from these ones.

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The former owner has two interesting tandems: a Cinelli road tandem and a Cinetica (One of three tandems built by Andrea Cinelli) carbon fiber tandem that is now over 20 years old.

What a beauty!

Nice bike too... ;)

Coolest bike I've seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing.

That's very cool. I meant Mrs. Cinelli, btw.

Mrs. Road Fan would be fine on them, too, but there's no opportunity to convert her, lately. She's a hybrid fan, not a C&V rider. I'd have to rebuild a (shudder) 130 wheel set with Shimano hubs.

Talk about mixed metaphors! But it is spectacular.

I like the chrome fender stays! No expense is spared!

I especially like the Seat cluster.

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A gorgeous piece of rolling history, thanks for sharing and the effort you put into the photos. Nice job.

That is really, really neat...what a unique, fun piece.

Very unique. Is there more to the story of how you came across it?