Mike Kone wrote:
> In 1978 Cinelli changed ownership and they went to the new decals.
> You will find very nice machines with bold old and new graphics
> around this time. From about 1979 to 1981 or so you can tell that
> Cinelli build techniques changed - but in some ways to the better!
> The frames with new graphics but with the 26.2 post and the holes
> in the lugs were wonderfully made frames that are generally quite
> underappreciated. I'd say that they are far superior to DeRosa or
> Colnago from this peroid. (cut)
Yes, I'd agree that the Cinelli was underappreciated; the only reason being that the "flavor of the day" had changed. They were/are beautifully riding/handling bikes. I'd put '79 to '81 build quality of Cinelli S.C. and DeRosa Professional on equal level and Colnago Super slightly below.
At this year's Vegas trade show the 2007 Cinelli Supercorsa look SPECTACULAR!!!
http://www.cinelli.it/
Comes in eight colors (shown above in Rosso Ferrari), 48-61cm (c- center) in 1cm increments, COLUMBUS Neuron tubes.
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California
United States of America
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)