Diamond in the Rough
10-23-12 | 05:26 PM
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Diamond in the Rough
She's not pretty...but I still think it's pretty special, and I love these fenders. 1968 Cinelli SC, obviously in need of some love. How much love (restoration) isn't something I've decided on yet, but if I do restore it, I'll probably gop with the Cinelli Salmon color. I'm very much looking forward to taking my first Cinelli for a spin!
Another option might be putting Windsor decals on it
Another option might be putting Windsor decals on it
10-23-12 | 05:31 PM
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Congrats, Aaron! A grail bike for sure.
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'72 Cilo Pacer (x2) • '72 Peugeot PX10 • ‘72 Gitane Gran Tourisme • '73 Speedwell Ti • '74 Motobecane Grand Jubile • '74 Peugeot UE-8 • ‘80 Colnago Super • ‘81 Univega Super Special • ‘82 Zinn • ‘84ish Mystery Custom • '85 A.L.A.N Cyclocross • '85 De Rosa Pro • '86 Look Equipe 753 • '86 Look KG86 • '89 Parkpre Team Road • '90 Parkpre Team MTB • '90 Merlin Ti
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Last edited by gaucho777; 10-23-12 at 05:35 PM. Reason: Removed comment showing my ignorance! ;)
10-23-12 | 05:34 PM
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The fork looked right to me, and the features are consistent date wise with the other things I'm seeing...what do you know that I don't? It's all obviously a pretty poor repaint.
10-23-12 | 05:37 PM
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Nice looking bike. Can't wait to see her all shined up.
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10-23-12 | 05:38 PM
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Aaron, ignore my (deleted) comment about the fork. I would have expected to see a flat crown fork until I searched and found this beautiful example with a fork similar to yours on Cinelli Only: LINK
P.S. What do you mean "not pretty"? She's exquisite!
P.S. What do you mean "not pretty"? She's exquisite!
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'72 Cilo Pacer (x2) • '72 Peugeot PX10 • ‘72 Gitane Gran Tourisme • '73 Speedwell Ti • '74 Motobecane Grand Jubile • '74 Peugeot UE-8 • ‘80 Colnago Super • ‘81 Univega Super Special • ‘82 Zinn • ‘84ish Mystery Custom • '85 A.L.A.N Cyclocross • '85 De Rosa Pro • '86 Look Equipe 753 • '86 Look KG86 • '89 Parkpre Team Road • '90 Parkpre Team MTB • '90 Merlin Ti
Avatar photo courtesy of jeffveloart.com, contact: contact: jeffnil8 (at) gmail.com.
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'72 Cilo Pacer (x2) • '72 Peugeot PX10 • ‘72 Gitane Gran Tourisme • '73 Speedwell Ti • '74 Motobecane Grand Jubile • '74 Peugeot UE-8 • ‘80 Colnago Super • ‘81 Univega Super Special • ‘82 Zinn • ‘84ish Mystery Custom • '85 A.L.A.N Cyclocross • '85 De Rosa Pro • '86 Look Equipe 753 • '86 Look KG86 • '89 Parkpre Team Road • '90 Parkpre Team MTB • '90 Merlin Ti
Avatar photo courtesy of jeffveloart.com, contact: contact: jeffnil8 (at) gmail.com.
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10-23-12 | 06:03 PM
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I don't know - it would need a NOS headset, seatpost, hubs and left crank to shine. Plus a repaint. She'll stay like this for a bit, as the worlds ugliest Cinelli SC.
The nice thing is that the world's ugliest Cinelli is still a Cinelli SC.
The nice thing is that the world's ugliest Cinelli is still a Cinelli SC.
10-23-12 | 06:06 PM
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Great find. Backstory?
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10-23-12 | 06:06 PM
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10-23-12 | 06:11 PM
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Aaron, ignore my (deleted) comment about the fork. I would have expected to see a flat crown fork until I searched and found this beautiful example with a fork similar to yours on Cinelli Only: LINK
P.S. What do you mean "not pretty"? She's exquisite!
P.S. What do you mean "not pretty"? She's exquisite!
10-23-12 | 06:13 PM
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Not a great back story...Via listed it for the CR list, I ran over and wanted her!
Windsor decals might be funny.
10-23-12 | 06:33 PM
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.....And it's YOURS !! Super Congrats on the SC !!
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10-23-12 | 06:40 PM
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Thanks guys! One advantage is that I won't worry about scratches 
10-23-12 | 06:43 PM
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I love it...
10-23-12 | 06:48 PM
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She's not pretty...but I still think it's pretty special, and I love these fenders. 1968 Cinelli SC, obviously in need of some love. How much love (restoration) isn't something I've decided on yet, but if I do restore it, I'll probably gop with the Cinelli Salmon color. I'm very much looking forward to taking my first Cinelli for a spin!
Another option might be putting Windsor decals on it
Another option might be putting Windsor decals on it
10-23-12 | 07:31 PM
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The filing and thinned out lugs are actually quite impressive - I'll take some other photos to demonstrate.
Assuming 52-42, not sure. Will check.
Assuming 52-42, not sure. Will check.
10-23-12 | 07:41 PM
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Aaron, ignore my (deleted) comment about the fork. I would have expected to see a flat crown fork until I searched and found this beautiful example with a fork similar to yours on Cinelli Only: LINK
P.S. What do you mean "not pretty"? She's exquisite!
P.S. What do you mean "not pretty"? She's exquisite!
10-24-12 | 12:46 AM
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Wow, so cool, way too cool to be tucked away in the orange bike thread 
I bet a side-by-side photoshoot with the marnati would sum up the awesomeness of Italian bikes (and orange rigs, too!).
I bet a side-by-side photoshoot with the marnati would sum up the awesomeness of Italian bikes (and orange rigs, too!).
10-24-12 | 05:38 AM
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Heh - if I have time after work, I'll see what I can do!
Chainrings are 47-42.
Chainrings are 47-42.
10-24-12 | 06:13 AM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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It's quite distinctive ungopped.That's the same combination I put on my Masi. It makes a very useful half-step at least with the wider range freewheel I need.
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10-24-12 | 06:36 AM
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Heh - one of the things it definitely needs is a much wider freewheel. My legs can NOT handle what's on there now.
I'm not sure what the fenders are - but they're Italian stainless and I'm really digging them.
I'm not sure what the fenders are - but they're Italian stainless and I'm really digging them.