My Cinelli is also from Cupertino which I purchased in 1969. The wheels that came with it were Fiamme Red Label (Long worn out and discarded). I don't remember the exact label however. Hope this helps
Rudy Norvelle
San Jose, CA
> With several posts mentioning Cupertino Bike Shop recently, the timing may
> be
> fortuitous to launch my request. I just took delivery of a new, very blue
> Cinelli SC, which came complete with the original invoice from Cupertino
> and a
> list dated "1967 1/2" listing the standard components available on Super
> Corsas,
> as well as a list of component options, including upcharges. Cool stuff to
> have. I've already picked up new hoods from Greg Parker, and a NOS Regina
> chain
> from new listmember Hon Lee - thanks to both.
> Now I need some nice, period-correct rims, as the originals (either Fiamme
> red label or Mavic Monthlery according to the bike's only other owner, who
> has
> been very helpful regarding the bike via email) were discarded for Rigida
> clinchers sometime in the 80s. I will probably build up a new wheelset
> using some
> NOS high-flange Campy hubs I have acquired, so rims would need to be
> excellent-to-NOS and 36-hole. The red labels, Mavic, AVA, and Scheeren are
> all mentioned
> on the price list I have, but Cupertino was pretty mix and match, so any
> suggestions (inc. Super Champion, Ambrosio, Nisi, etc.) would be
> appreciated. The
> flyweight stuff would be OK, since I'm keeping the Rigida set for riding
> and
> would use the other set for display and maybe short rides, and I weigh
> about
> 150-155. I need to know which models were available circa 1968-69 or so,
> and
> also which stickers/logos connote period correctness (i.e. red labels with
> helmet). If you have rims you'd be willing to part with or know where to
> find them,
> that would be great, but just knowing what I should be keeping an eye out
> for
> would also be a big help. Help obtaining appropriate Clement sew-ups would
> be
> a bonus. Thanks to those who have been assisting me with conservation of
> the
> bike, as well as a belated general thanks to those who answered my prior
> request for help with brake hoods.
>
> Ed Granger
> Lancaster, PA, USA