Cinelli bikes

the playing mantis
the playing mantis Posts: 2,129
edited December 2012 in Road general
saw a thread in 'my bike' and got me thinking that i never see any on the roads, at least round my way, essex, what about around other peoples places? surprising imo as they look good and are readily available in the halfords, so freely available, and have a bit of pedigree to them loking at their history.
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  • fevmeister
    fevmeister Posts: 353
    Nope never seen on in the flesh
  • TakeTurns
    TakeTurns Posts: 1,075
    They're more expensive than brands like Sp and Trek. So it's only the fans who are able to afford it who go for it. I've only seen a fixie one so far.
  • mk1markfalkirk
    mk1markfalkirk Posts: 93
    and the modern ones look pretty naff...
  • JamesB5446
    JamesB5446 Posts: 471
    mk1markfalkirk wrote:
    and the modern ones look pretty naff...
    Fuck off!

    I've seen a few, but not many. And mine.
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    I want to like them, the single speeds look good and so does the Stratos with its 3D paint scheme but its rather expensive. The affordable roadie range look very average.

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    edit: fallen in love with the Cinelli XCR Criterium, again, waaay expensive. :cry:
    http://www.cinelli.it/site/templates/tm ... hp?lang=en
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  • JamesB5446
    JamesB5446 Posts: 471
    I love the Stratos.

    I have an Experience in black. The other colours don't look great IMO.
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    Really want one now! Planet-x have the frame at a great price but not the right size :(
  • GGBiker
    GGBiker Posts: 450
    I have only seen one, a cinelli experience in white on a club run. The guy riding it was given the nickname "the beast" due to his massive legs and punishing power output.
  • jimmies
    jimmies Posts: 156
    I bought the estrada from PX ....the frame was half price. Only 860g and I think it looks quite nice, plus as you all say.......I'm unlikely to see someone else on one.
  • Mikey41
    Mikey41 Posts: 690
    I've seen exactly one on my rides so far, only once, I'm yet to see him again.
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  • Kidge004
    Kidge004 Posts: 123
    I am from Essex & have a Cinelli! Absolutely love the bike and wouldn't change it...

    Highly recommend then!!!
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    I really want a Strato now! Hopefully a medium 2012 frame will come up in the sales soon.
  • the playing mantis
    the playing mantis Posts: 2,129
    hows that 3d paint job work then!!!....

    i think the experience and saetta look good especially in azzuri colours. if i had to buy a bike from halfords thru c2w or whatever i would get one of these over a boardman anyday, you might get a bit more spec on a boardman but imo the cinelli more than makes up for it in desirability and being a bit different.

    just checked there website and seen 2013 colour schemes for the experience, love the green medley (sure most will find it a big odd, reminds me of the monster truck, gravedigger) and the red/white/blue looks good too. if i was looking for a bit different 1k bike i would seriously consider one.
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    I used to like them, a lad in my club had a orange and white one from about 2008 but they all look a bit naff now :(
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  • riggsy81
    riggsy81 Posts: 281
    I have a Cinelli Experience currently being built up for me, should hopefully have it next week in white and blue
    cin_exp12-wh-blu.jpg
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    NO EXCUSES
    JUST RIDE!!!
  • the playing mantis
    the playing mantis Posts: 2,129
    that is nice. how much it costing?
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    riggsy81 wrote:
    I have a Cinelli Experience currently being built up for me, should hopefully have it next week in white and blue
    cin_exp12-wh-blu.jpg

    Love that colourscheme, I may be getting an experience as a stop gap but my LBS has run out, it'd have to be 2013 colours :(
    Funny that the best colour scheme is on the bottom of the range!
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  • riggsy81
    riggsy81 Posts: 281
    the playing mantis wrote:
    that is nice. how much it costing?

    costing me approx a grand with Campag Veloce.
    NapoleonD wrote:
    riggsy81 wrote:
    I have a Cinelli Experience currently being built up for me, should hopefully have it next week in white and blue
    cin_exp12-wh-blu.jpg

    Love that colourscheme, I may be getting an experience as a stop gap but my LBS has run out, it'd have to be 2013 colours :(
    Funny that the best colour scheme is on the bottom of the range!

    I got my local LBS to go direct to chickencycles to order the frame in, last time I checked the had quite a few of the blue/white like mine but none of the black

    Yeah Im not too keen on the 2013 colours
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    NO EXCUSES
    JUST RIDE!!!
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Would look pimp built up with SR and red fulcrum zeros :)
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  • riggsy81
    riggsy81 Posts: 281
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Would look pimp built up with SR and red fulcrum zeros :)

    Red Fulcrum Zeros - I like that a lot :D:D:D
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    NO EXCUSES
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  • the playing mantis
    the playing mantis Posts: 2,129
    those 2013 colours are nice on the experience in a child let loose with crayons way. still prefer the azzuri one riggsy is building mind. hoped to be able to pick one up in the sales at a silly knockdown price, but never managed to see one at a price i could justify to myself when i already have a bike!
  • JamesB5446
    JamesB5446 Posts: 471
    riggsy81 wrote:
    the playing mantis wrote:
    that is nice. how much it costing?

    costing me approx a grand with Campag Veloce.
    Mine was £1045 with Veloce. Even got a free bottle and cage!

    I'll probably get a carbon seat post soon, it's a bit zingy.
  • riggsy81
    riggsy81 Posts: 281
    JamesB5446 wrote:
    riggsy81 wrote:
    the playing mantis wrote:
    that is nice. how much it costing?

    costing me approx a grand with Campag Veloce.
    Mine was £1045 with Veloce. Even got a free bottle and cage!

    I'll probably get a carbon seat post soon, it's a bit zingy.

    What was the full build you got spec wise?
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    NO EXCUSES
    JUST RIDE!!!
  • JamesB5446
    JamesB5446 Posts: 471
    As standard but with full Veloce group set instead of Miche cranks and brakes.
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    looking at the 2013 frames I could be tempted with a Saeta black or race frameset.

    CD102L.jpg

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    http://www.chickencycles.co.uk/index.php?cat=54&sub=125
  • confused@BR
    confused@BR Posts: 295
    There is a young lad (between 20 & 40) riding round my way with a Cinelli which looks very smart. He is a fast rider but was dressed head to toe in Livestrong! last time I saw him.

    So sad that the innocent have to suffer for a simple mistake.
    'fool'
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    confused@BR wrote:
    There is a young lad (between 20 & 40) riding round my way with a Cinelli which looks very smart. He is a fast rider but was dressed head to toe in Livestrong! last time I saw him.

    So sad that the innocent have to suffer for a simple mistake.

    I know, you live in a shit'ole!
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  • GGBiker
    GGBiker Posts: 450
    These experience frames are available on eBay for £360, a few have sold for about £200 on auction. All new.
    Kinda tempting .....
  • juankerr
    juankerr Posts: 1,099
    Got me a Saetta Sprint last week. 50% off at Wiggle so £1000 for full carbon with 105. First carbon bike and so much more comfortable than my Boardman Team. All gone now sorry.
  • SwainsL
    SwainsL Posts: 33
    I love the look of these bikes, but have never actually come across one before. It's odd that these aren't stocked in bike shops I've been to either, wonder why.

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